Good Computer Habits

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Good Computer Habits

• For Achievement
• Concentrate
• Do own work
• Eyes on copy
• Fingers on home row
• Hands above keyboard

• For Health
• Clean hands
• Workspace adjusted
• Sit up straight
• Feet flat in front
• Hands above keyboard

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Concentrate

• Say what youre typing in your head as you type
• Goal is to improve speed and accuracy
• NOT to visit while you type

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Do Own Work

• Try to figure things out on your own
• Ask your neighbor, but dont let them do it for
  you
• If your neighbor cant help, raise your hand

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Eyes

• MicroType eyes on screen
• Timings eyes on binder

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Fingers

• HOME ROW
• Keep one finger planted
• Enter key
• Backspace key

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Hands Above Keyboard

• Fingers can move easier
• Better speed and accuracy

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Clean Hands

• Hand sanitizer
• Before and after using computer

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Workspace Adjusted

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

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Sit up Straight

• Scoot all the way back in chair

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Feet Flat in Front

• On floor if heels reach
• On feet box if heels dont reach
• NOT on chair or crossed.

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Hands Above Keyboard

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

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