Tech Program of the Week: Hi everyone, we have three tech programs scheduled for this week: Dream & Create with Pinterest which is tonight, an iPad basics workshop tomorrow and a tech Try It Before You Buy It on Thursday.
Here are the descriptions for the programs:
Dream & Create with Pinterest! (Tuesday, December 4; Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM): Tonight hostess Jenn Gaylor will be assisting all attendees in creating tomato cage Christmas Trees and making avocado salsa puffs. It should be fun and delicious! Join us!
Wednesday One Hour Tech: iPad Basics (Wednesday, December 5; Time 2:00 – 3:00 PM): Our next iPad workshop will be held this Wednesday, December 5 from 2:00 – 3:00 PMish. The “ish” simply means that the official program is from 2 to 3 and that if anyone has an extra question or two members of our tech staff will be on hand past that time to answer any additional questions. So if you just bought an iPad or an iPad Mini – Join us!
Try It Before You Buy It! (Thursday, December 6; Time: 6:00 – 7:30ish): This is more of a question and answer session than an official sit-down-and-go-over-how-to use-a tech-device program. We’ll have tablets, e-readers, a Windows 8 touchscreen laptop and a MacBook Pro set out on tablets for attendees to come in and try out as a precursor to purchasing a new tablet, e-reader or other tech device during the holiday shopping season. So if you interested in purchasing a new tablet or e-reader feel free to stop in and check out our devices before you buy one!
How To Work At A Computer All Day And Reap The Benefits Of Not Sitting All Day! I found an interesting article on the New York Times site titled Taking A Stand For Office Ergonomics. The article discusses the growing scientific evidence that indicates that people shouldn’t sit for long periods of time and that, of course, this is a big issue today because so many people spend their working lives sitting in front of a computer for hours at a stretch. Basic suggested for improved heath, i.e. reaping the benefits of not sitting all day, include the obvious getting up and moving periodically and utilizing adjustable work stations that allow workers to stand up while working or even to walk on a treadmill while working. It is a cool article that makes the valid point that we shouldn’t simply sit in front of a computer for hours on end we should stand up and move at least periodically!
Here’s the link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/02/business/stand-up-desks-gaining-favor-in-the-workplace.html?_r=0
Have a great day!
Linda R.
References
Lohr, S. (2012, December 1). Taking A Stand For Office Ergonomics. The New York Times.
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