%0 Journal Article
%T Evaluation of Elementary School Computer Laboratories with Respect to Ergonomic Principles: Eskisehir Case
%A Betš¹l ULUUYSAL
%A Adile A£¿k£¿m KURT
%J Journal of Kirsehir Education Faculty
%D 2011
%I Ahi Evran University
%X This study aims to evaluate the computer laboratories according to appropriateness of the ergonomic principles in the primary schools. US-OSHA Ergonomic Evaluation Checklist was used and 30 different elementary schools¡¯ computer laboratories were evaluated in Eski ehir. The results were examined according to the dimensions of position while working, sitting position, input devices, place of monitors, working areas and general. Research results showed that computer labs have adequate technical equipment but the deficiencies in the dimensions of position while working and sitting positions were found to be significant. According to the research results some suggestions are offered to improve computer labs¡¯.
%K Ergonomy
%K 
%K Ergonomic principles
%K Computer laboratories
%U http://kefad.ahievran.edu.tr/archieve/pdfler/Cilt12Sayi2/JKEF_12_2_2011_271-285.pdf