Though lumbar support and forward-tilt functions may be a necessity in the office, it is more important to make more users comfortable for the class duration. Remember that students usually present a greater range of body sizes than the general office worker population. To assist in specifying the right chair, we have developed a comprehensive Classroom Computer Chair Check List . The layout of the desks determines the teaching methods available. No matter what layout is selected, it is important to recognize that each student requires a certain amount of desk space for the tools used and a certain amount of floor space, leg space and elbow room to perform required functions and enter and leave the classroom safely.
Privacy issues arise for testing and individual training.
Desk space must be large enough and students should be spaced far enough apart to offer a sense of privacy as well as enough room to allow instructors and lab aids to offer assistance when needed. Students miss important information and instructors cannot gauge the effectiveness of presentations and lectures. Increased interaction between students. It is easier for students to work in teams if the equipment doesn't get in the way. The opportunity to offer more traditional educational materials without distraction.