--- Forwarded Message from Marty Dewindt <[log in to unmask]> ---
>Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 08:46:56 -0600
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]>
>From: Marty Dewindt <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #6577 Keyboard trays a good thing??
>In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]>
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Hi Dave!
We have stopped using keyboard trays in general because, when polled, most
students did not like them. Ergonomically, the tray should be big enough
for the mouse as well as you should not be working on different levels for
the mouse and keyboard.
Marty
At 08:09 AM 3/19/2002 -0500, you wrote:
>--- Forwarded Message from "David Westerhof-Shultz" <[log in to unmask]> ---
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> >Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 15:14:35 -0500
> >From: "David Westerhof-Shultz" <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >Subject: Keyboard trays a good thing??
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>I am in the final stages of purchasing a new 65-70 position language lab.
>In getting down to making all the nitty-gritty decisions, I'm
>stumped--please don't laugh : ) at whether or not including keyboard trays
>at each student position is a good thing! Any thoughts??? Our existing lab
>has never utilized them, previously...
>
>Personally, I'm not a big fan of them, myself. They usually feel rather
>"clunky," and I can never get comfortable behind one. Maybe I've never
>spent enough time with one to get used to it. However, as we all know, the
>workstation's precious space is quickly gobbled up by the technology
>(CPUs, monitors, cassette decks, VCRs, keyboards, mice, etc.), leaving
>very little room for workbooks or notebooks.
>
>With this in mind, most (approx. 50) of my student positions will ONLY
>have a monitor, keyboard and mouse on the actual worksurface (if I choose
>NOT to have keyboard trays). But even so, I know that all remaining space
>is a prized commodity.
>
>I'd be curious to hear from any of you, your preferences and experiences
>using keyboard trays in your own labs.
>
>Many thanks in advance,
>
>David Westerhof-Shultz
>Director, Language Resource Center
>Grand Valley State University
>Allendale, MI
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