Classroom Table Features Aid in Learning Process
Posted on Wednesday 18 January 2006
Classroom table features can aid in the learning process for both adults and children. Studies in ergonomics have shown that ergonomically correct computer tables and classroom desks have a positive effect on helping students learn. Classroom tables that are well-designed and properly adjusted to the height and reach of the individual user are more comfortable, and therefore, reduce fatigue. Students of all ages tend to stay more focused on acquiring knowledge when they’re not experiencing signs of fatigue, such as muscle pain, poor posture, or strain associated with repetitive motion. Specially designed features of classroom furniture can minimize fatigue and increase productivity, actually decreasing the overall time a student spends sitting in front of the computer. This is particularly important in university settings where students spend several hours in front of a computer, or at a workstation, without getting up and moving around. Quicker turnaround time for computer lab users, means more availability of computers, and a lessened risk of CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome- a painful condition brought on by excessive keyboard use).
Classroom table features should include adjustable keyboard trays that maneuver easily and quickly; height adjustable platforms and seats; adjusting LCD arms with a wide degree of rotation; strong, scratch-resistant laminated surfaces, a secure wire management system, and a well-made, protective CPU holder. Additional features can include multi-user workstations, additional LCD display arms, tiltable work surfaces, and the addition of locking casters so that computer desks and classroom tables can be quickly and effortlessly moved and reconfigured. The classroom furniture from Versa Products, a leading manufacturer of desks for offices and educational institutions, sports all of the aforementioned features, plus more. Versa’s desks and tables are completely customizable, and are backed by a lifetime warranty. All products are manufactured in the U.S.A. and shipping is free to the 48 contiguous states. Versa has furnished colleges, elementary schools, and learning centers all over the country. To see samples of classroom furniture lines available from Versa Products, click here.
