May 18th Status Report

This week in class we had a couple of lessons on ergonomics and we started a new assignment using arrays, while and for loops. The major program we did this week was a program that calculated the number of lotter tickets, so that the vendor or company could calculate the number of days he recorded, days it took to sell 200 tickets or the highest ticket sales in a day, as well as others.

We learned about ergonomics, what it is and how companies use it to improve efficiency and the happiness of their workers. We learned how to sit properly at a desk, how to type on the keyboard and how to use your mouse. We learned about the dangerous affects of working for long periods of time on the computer, and a medical problem called Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. I learned that I should take breaks , when I am using a computer for an extended period of time. Regarding the program, it seemed pretty basic, it was just a matter of choosing the best loops and methods for the actions.

Next week I am going to finish the program. We still have three more lessons on ergonomics, and I hope to learn about computer safety. I hope to recieve a good mark on my lottery ticket program.