Webquest

Ergonomic Principles for Computer Workstations **A webquest for Level 2 Computing Students** **Introduction | Task | Process | Conclusion | Evaluation | Teacher's Page **




There are different jobs with very specific tasks to be completed before the presentation can be completed. Suggested sites to use for the research has been provided, but Researcher can decide where to find the required information - just make sure you acknowledge the sources of information, copyright is a very important issue. The Surveyor and Designer can also decide what application software to use for their tasks.

Whether you are busy with the collection of material or the design of the presentation, keep copyright in mind. Do not use photos without permission or text without acknowledging the sources.

ENJOY!!!!!

**Task:** **Roles  'Surveyor' ** Students are complaining about the situation in the existing computer suite, but you have to find out exactly what they are complaining about. Survey the current students at school to find out what they are complaining about and would like to change in a new suite. Your findings must be included in the presentation to the Board.   Failure to adhere to certain ergonomic principles can cause serious health problems which can have a permanent effect on individuals, companies and the health sector. There are ways to prevent these problems, but you have to explain to the BOT what these health problems are, what the symptoms are and how to prevent it. Investigate the health issues which can be caused by poor ergonomic principles, including the symptoms of these health problems  <span style="display: block; font-size: 110%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-size: 99%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Possible sites to visit: [] [] [] [] [] <span style="display: block; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">** Researcher 2 ** <span style="display: block; color: rgb(19, 79, 92); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Health issues related to ergonomic issues can be prevented or at least minimised by the use of ergonomical furniture. You have to investigate ergonomic principles for computer chairs, computer desks and lighting and explain why the use of this furniture can benefit the students <span style="display: block; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-size: 110%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Possible sites: <span style="display: block; font-size: 98%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">[] [] [] [] <span style="color: rgb(26, 28, 61);"> <span style="display: block; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**Researcher 3** <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Certain health issues can be prevented by the correct layout of a Workstation and correct placement of equipment. What would an ergonomical correct workstation look like? Investigate the placement of equipment, including the computer, keyboard, mouse and copy-holder <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> Possible sites for information: <span style="display: block; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">[] [] [] <span style="display: block; color: rgb(56, 56, 107); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: rgb(19, 79, 92);"> <span style="display: block; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> Possible sites to use to collect information: <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">[] [] [] <span style="font-size: 80%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> <span style="display: block; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**Designer** <span style="display: block; color: rgb(19, 79, 92); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">It is your job to design, with all the information provided by your group, a presentation for the BOT and the principal, to convince them of the importance of a computer suite which meets the ergonomic principles for workstations. Collect all the summaries and, in collabaration with the group, design and create the presentation. Your presentation must be eye-catching and fit for the intended audience. It can be a PowerPoint presentation or you can use any other suitable and available software, for example PhotoStory would be suitable too. It can also be in the form of a poster or brochure and designed using any suitable and available application software, for eample Publisher, In Design and Photoshop.
 * <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Join Surveymonkey by clicking on the link below and then by clicking on 'Join Now for Free!'
 * <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Create a short survey, with less than 10 questions to find out what students complain about after using the computer suite
 * <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Email this survey to a sample group of students (about 20)
 * <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Collate the 'complaints' and display it in an 'easy-to-understand' format, for example a graph - surveymonkey helps you with this
 * <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">For a Video Tutorial on how to use Surveymonkey, click on [] and select 'Getting Started with Surveymonkey'
 * <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">[|www.surveymonkey.com]
 * Researcher 1**
 * Researcher 4** <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Individual computer users have a responsibility for their own health and saftery and correct posture when using the computer can prevent certain health issues related to ergonomic principles. Investigate and describe the correct ergonomic posture for computer users - use photos, diagrams and graphics to illustrate the correct posture[[image:chair.jpg align="right"]] <span style="display: block; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">

<span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> Each member of the group is expected to play an active part in the research and the planning and design of the presentation. If you have access to the Ergonomics wiki use it to upload your findings and/or opinion, which will make it easier to get the information to the Designer. If you don't have access to a wiki the information can be emailed to the Designer.
 * <span style="display: block; font-size: 140%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Process: **<span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**You are expected to:**
 * <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Work in a small group of 3 to 6 students
 * <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Assign roles according to personal preference
 * <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Create a summary of the information you obtain from your research
 * <span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Create a presentation including all the summaries

<span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**<span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61);">Conclusion: <span style="font-size: 143%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61);"> ** By completing this WebQuest you have participated in an activity that required careful reading and analysis. Using your understanding of ergonomic principles for Computer Workstations as a foundation, with a little extra reading, you are well on your way to be prepared to sit Unit Standard 6743. This webquest also called on your judgement and creativity to produce a recommendation with supporting analytics. Read the Standard Requirements for US 6743 and complete the assessment activity when you feel you are ready and gain two credits towards NCEA Level 2. Good luck! <span style="font-size: 109%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**<span style="font-size: 80%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61);"> <span style="font-size: 80%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 88%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">You will be able to: ** <span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/results.do]
 * <span style="display: block; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Well done! **<span style="display: block; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="display: block; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
 * <span style="font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Describe ergonomic principles for a computer workstation
 * <span style="font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Operate a computer workstationaccording to ergonomic principles
 * <span style="font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Complete the assessment for Unit Standard 6743: Demonstrate an understanding of ergonomic principles for computer workstations

<span style="display: block; font-size: 140%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**Evaluation:** <span style="font-size: 92%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(26, 28, 61);">Compare the work you have done to the points in the following table to evauluate your presentation: ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> Language ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> Graphics ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> Layout ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> Eye-catching  || <span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center;">Yes <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> || <span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center;">Nearly <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> || <span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center;">No <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> || Do you know what the students would like to see in the new computer suite? || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center;">Yes <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 90%;">Nearly <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center;">No <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> || Did you include the symptoms of these health problems? || <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center; display: block;">Yes || <span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Wingdings;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; display: block; text-align: center;">Nearly <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center;">No <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> || ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> Computer chairs ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> Computer desks ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> Lighting  || <span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center;">Yes <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> || <span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center;">Nearly <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> || <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Wingdings;">  <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; display: block; text-align: center;">No <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> || For example: ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> Computer ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> Keyboard ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> Mouse ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> Copy-holder  || <span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center;">Yes <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> || <span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center;">Nearly <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> || <span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center;">No <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;"> ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Is the presentation suitable for the intended audience? (Adults, BOT, Principal)
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;">Did you include a list of complaints the current students have?
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;">Did you explain what health problems can be caused?
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Did you make suggestions for ergonomical furniture? For example:
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Did you explain what an ergonomical correct workstation looks like?
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri;">Did you describe the correct ergonomic posture for computer users? || <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center; display: block;">Yes || <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center; display: block;">Nearly || <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center; display: block;">No ||

<span style="display: block; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">**Excellent - you have successfully completed the Webquest and presentation!**

<span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61);">** Teacher's Page: ** **<span style="font-size: 70%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Introduction ** <span style="font-size: 106.92%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**<span style="color: rgb(19, 79, 92);">: ** <span style="font-size: 89.1%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> This webquest has been developed for NZQA Level 2 Computing students to assist them with the preparation to sit and gain credits for US 6743 Version 6. <span style="font-size: 81%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**<span style="color: rgb(26, 28, 61);">

Standards: ** <span style="font-size: 89.1%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Unit standard 6743 [|http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/results.do] <span style="font-size: 81%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">

<span style="display: block; font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">The webquest will require 5 x 1 hour class periods. Students should work in groups of 3 to 6 students to research and prepare the presentation. Each group can assign the tasks to themselves or the roles can be assigned by the teacher <span style="display: block; font-size: 89.99%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">The presentation can be completed using PowerPoint or PhotoStory - but it can also be designed as a brochure or poster using suitable application software. I recommend the use of a Wiki for each group where students can upload their findings after the research and survey, the information will then be readily available for the designer.
 * <span style="color: rgb(26, 28, 61);">Process: **

For more information see the Unit Plan <span style="font-size: 81.81%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-size: 89.99%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Computers with Internet access - students need to access sites on the Internet to find suitable information for the presentation. SurveyMonkey - can be used to design and distribute the survey. Suitable application software (For example PowerPoint/Photostory/Publisher/InDesign) - students can decide how and with what software they want to complete the final product. Scanner - to be used for photos to illustrate ergonomical principles. Printer - to be used if students decide to create a brochure. Digital Camera - encourage students to take photos for the presentation, this way there is no copyright issue. Projector - to be used for the presentations. <span style="font-size: 101%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 81.64%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**<span style="color: rgb(26, 28, 61);">Conclusion: ** <span style="display: block; font-size: 110%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 81.64%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">After completing the Webquest, students will be able to: <span style="font-size: 108%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(26, 28, 61);"> and therefore complete US 6743 Version 6 and hain two credits towards NCEA Level 2.
 * <span style="color: rgb(26, 28, 61);">Resources needed: **
 * <span style="font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Describe the ergonomic principles for computer workstations
 * <span style="font-size: 90%; color: rgb(26, 28, 61); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Operate a computer workstation according to ergonomic principles

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