[MACEP] laptops and ergonomics

[Bruce.Scherer at oregoned.org]

That's a cool design! It kind of looks like a wooden laptop partially
opened. For the more extravagant/eccentric of us, maybe using that
design idea and using an old laptop to prop up a new one on its back
could work. Finally, a use for busted laptops past their warranty period
(assuming their hinges still work)!

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From: macep-bounces at macep.net [mailto:macep-bounces at macep.net] On Behalf
Of Heidi Dahlin
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 10:19 AM
To: macep at macep.net
Subject: Re: [MACEP] laptops and ergonomics

Our safety guy, working with maintenance, developed a laptop stand that
all us mobile users are required to use. It works like a charm when
coupled with an attached keyboard and mouse on a keyboard return. I have
attached a photo. If you want specifics to build your own, I can send
you the details.


Heidi Dahlin
Instructional Technology Specialist
Tigard-Tualatin School District
hdahlin at ttsd.k12.or.us
(503) 431-4055 (office)
(503) 866-7085 (cell)

"Life isn't a journey to the grave with the intention to arrive safely,
in a pretty and well-preserved package; but to skid across the line
broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil and yelling WOO
HOO!"

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On Sun, February 26, 2006 11:27 am, JeanineDuBois said:
> Definitely something I need to put constant attention into. I 
> considered that I might need a separate monitor. Am trying other 
> solutions first.
>
> Sure appreciate your specific and wise advice.
>
> --Jenaine
>
> On Sunday, February 26, 2006, at 10:39  AM, Mike Ely wrote:
>
>> JeanineDuBois wrote:
>>> Hi again, folks!
>>> I'm wondering if anyone is having neck and back issues with using a 
>>> laptop at a desk setting. Other than me, that is. When my hands and 
>>> arms are at the right height and angle, I have my head bent down all

>>> the time. It's becoming a painful problem. I thought about creating 
>>> a skid-free wedge to put under the keyboard, so that the laptop 
>>> screen is a little better for my eye level (neck-wise). Any
insights?
>>
>> Jeanie,
>>
>> First, try adjusting the angle of the screen so that it's pointing at

>> your eyes with your head at the correct angle.  Also, be sure you 
>> aren't tensing your shoulders... I've seen more people do this than I

>> care to think about - they start typing and within a few seconds, 
>> their shoulders are up around their ears.  Check your neck and 
>> shoulder tension every few seconds and relax appropriately.  Get into

>> the habit of doing this for a while and soon your body will take over

>> and do things the right way.
>>
>> If this doesn't work, the other option would be to get an external 
>> monitor and set your laptop up to use it.  This is particularly 
>> appropriate in a situation where you use your laptop at the same desk

>> day after day.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Mike
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Heidi Dahlin
Instructional Technology Specialist
Tigard-Tualatin School District
hdahlin at ttsd.k12.or.us
(503) 431-4055 (office)
(503) 866-7085 (cell)

"Life isn't a journey to the grave with the intention to arrive safely,
in a pretty and well-preserved package; but to skid across the line
broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil and yelling WOO
HOO!"