What is an appropriate size for a computer workstation?

The table or workstation should be large enough to hold all the computer equipment and still have room for two to three children to gather around each computer. Kersh recommends a table or workstation that is at least 42 inches long for one computer or 60 inches for two computers. Mike Sigsbee, owner of School Solutions, Inc., recommends the depth of the unit to be 30 inches to accommodate the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. The workstation should be adjustable to accommodate growing children, down to at least 18 inches and up to as high as 26 inches. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently highlighted a study that supports the importance of adjustable workstations for young children. Studies found that poor posture, primarily due to the monitor and keyboard or mouse being too high, is associated with neck, shoulder, back, arm, and hand discomfort. What material should the workstation be made of? Sigsbee and Kersh both recommend hardwood tables or workstations. Sigsbee adds that ...  more