PDLM ACTIVITY

INDIVIDUAL OR PARTNERS NETS ADDRESSED

Ergonomics In The Classroom Janet Leahr Matt Dryer

NETS-T 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learnercentered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources. NETS-A 2. Digital Age Learning Culture Educational Administrators create, promote, and sustain a dynamic, digital-age learning culture that provides a rigorous, relevant, and engaging education for all students. b. Provide learner-centered environments equipped with technology and learning resources to meet the individual, diverse needs of all learners. 5. Digital Citizenship Educational Administrators model and facilitate understanding of social, ethical and legal issues and responsibilities related to an evolving digital culture. a. Ensure equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources to meet the needs of all learners.

FOCUS QUESTION

What is ergonomics, and how does it affect students in a classroom environment? What changes or adjustments could teachers make to ensure equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources to meet the needs of all learners? What are the new technologies in ergonomically sound classroom equipment? What are the injuries that could be avoided in an ergonomically sound classroom? Participants will be able to: Discuss and describe what ergonomics is Identify the primary concepts of ergonomics Provide potential classroom improvements Identify potential improvements for individual students and students with special needs

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WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES

EXTENDED OBJECTIVES

RESOURCES NEEDED

Ergonomics Power Point Presentation Participant Survey

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Participants will watch a brief video that shows how simple ergonomic adjustments improve comfort and productivity of workers Participants will discuss (answer) questions about the improvements that they observed Participants will continue to watch a Power Point Presentation that defines ergonomics, and highlights

ergonomic standards in the classroom, and outlines possible injuries caused by non-ergonomically compliant environments. Participants will reflect, and list areas in their classroom that could be improved with proper ergonomics Participants will participate in a survey to assess overall understanding of the topic.
EXTENSION IDEA

Survey participants to find out if their schools have policies that govern proper ergonomics in the classroom. Have participants describe the ideal classroom with regard to the information that they now possess about proper ergonomics. Emphasize the importance of ergonomically sound work environment for school aged children. Highlight the possible injuries from neglecting ergonomics in the classroom. Manage time carefully to include live participation through discussions, and end-of-workshop evaluation.

TEACHING TIPS (What does the workshop leader need to be sure to do?)