Rationale

After conducting a scoping review and consultations with key stakeholders, a gap was identified in the current knowledge and resources available regarding the ergonomics of school-aged children in classroom and home settings while using Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) devices.

Aim of the project

This open education resource aims to enable occupational therapists (OTs) and teachers to enhance ergonomic practices for upper primary school students while using BYOD devices in school and home contexts.

Overview

Voiceovers

In Units 1, 2, and 3, we’ve included voiceovers to enhance your understanding of the content. These audio guides are designed as an alternative to the written content and to make it easier to engage with the material and grasp key concepts, especially for those who may not have a lot of time to spare.

Disclaimer

This open educational resource was created when laptops and tablets were the predominant BYOD devices used within learning environments. We acknowledge that technology will continue to advance and devices will change. However, the ergonomic principles discussed will remain the same and can be applied to future device use.

To Reference this Open Educational Resource

When citing our publication, please use the following format for APA:

Chapman, H., Kerr, S., Lafferty, E., Olsen, A., Vanama, P., & Morris, K. (2025). The impact of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) on ergonomics for school-aged children. James Cook University. https://doi.org/10.25120/tnr5-ps7h

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Acknowledgements

We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who supported us throughout this project process. Special thanks to our supervisor, Kara Morris, for her invaluable guidance and encouragement. We also appreciate Daniel Lowrie for his insights and expertise, as well as the key content experts who generously shared their time and perspectives.