Good Computer Habits For Achievement 1.Concentrate 2.Do own work 3.Eyes on copy 4.Fingers on home row 5.Hands above keyboard For Health 1.Clean hands 2.Workspace adjusted 3.Sit up straight 4.Feet flat in front 5.Hands above keyboard

Concentrate Say what you’re typing in your head as you type Goal is to improve speed and accuracy NOT to visit while you type

Do Own Work Try to figure things out on your own Ask your neighbor, but don’t let them do it for you If your neighbor can’t help, raise your hand

Eyes MicroType – eyes on screen Timings – eyes on binder

Fingers HOME ROW Keep one finger planted Enter key Backspace key

Hands Above Keyboard Fingers can move easier Better speed and accuracy

Clean Hands Hand sanitizer Before and after using computer

Workspace Adjusted Monitor Keyboard - at edge of table Seat height - books under printer if needed Feet box if needed

Sit up Straight Scoot all the way back in chair

Feet Flat in Front On floor if heels reach On feet box if heels don’t reach NOT on chair or crossed.

Hands Above Keyboard Keyboard at edge of table Wrists straight Repetitive stress injury (RSI) Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)

From: Century 21 Jr. Input Technologies & Computer Applications, Hoggatt, Shank & Barksdale. 2006