Digital Health and Wellness


Eye safety, repetitive stress syndrome, and sound ergonomic practices are issues that need to be addressed in a new technological world.  Beyond the physical issues are those of the psychological issues that are becoming more prevalent such as Internet addiction.  Users need to be taught that there inherent dangers of technology. Digital Citizenship includes a culture where technology users are taught how to protect themselves through education and training. Mike Ribble

 

 

 

 

PROMPT: How do we combat Internet addiction? Think about what steps you wish to take as student leaders to address eye safety, repetitive stress syndrome, and other health and wellness issues as well as how you wish to promote sound ergonomic practice.

 

 

READ:

Ergonomics and students

 

Healthy computing

 

Healthy computing for kids

 

Cornell University's tips

 

* More from Cornell

 

* Ergonomics for elementary schools

 

* Seating

 

* Read thoroughly for information for schools

 

Treatment for web obsession in South Korea

 

Paper: Internet addiction (Difficult)

WATCH: 

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LISTEN: 

Voice recognition software is ergonomically friendly

 

 

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