In fact, to get muscle relief, they need to move around and use many different postures for short periods of time. This is a serious issue for students, and parents need to be involved. They need to move around and not sit still for too long. They need to take a good look at their workstations and try to implement some of the same simple solutions recommended for students. Teachers can also benefit from consulting their school district's ergonomic expert for advice on teaching and practicing good computer habits.
Most districts have an occupational therapist on staff for special education students.
According to Cornell's Alan Hedge, two separate 1999 surveys on lifetime computer use found that if current rates continue, today's child will spend an average of two years of his or her life using e-mail and at least 23 years using the Internet. Students who don't learn good computer work habits today are more likely to suffer computer-related health problems in the future. This extensive list of ergonomics guidelines for parents is just as valuable for teachers. These guidelines from the Cornell University Ergonomics Lab include recommendations for ergonomically correct posture and workstation layout. As part of a community service project, Jazzercise and Global Schoolhouse provide free software, posters, and educational materials to help schools develop ergonomically correct computer labs.