DIGITAL ERGONOMICS IN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS: OPTIMISING USER WELLBEING – A CRITICAL REVIEW

Abstract

Aim: This review aims to comprehensively analyse the interplay between digital ergonomics and user well-being within educational settings. It seeks to identify existing challenges, propose solutions, and provide actionable recommendations for educators and policy architects to optimise digital learning environments for improved well-being.

Rationale: The rapid adoption of digital learning environments has drastically transformed educational paradigms, offering increased flexibility and accessibility. However, it is crucial to critically evaluate the impact of this digital shift on user well-being, considering its benefits and potential drawbacks. Digital ergonomics, a branch of human factors engineering focused on optimising digital systems for positive user interactions, is critical in ensuring well-being within educational contexts where digital tools are increasingly integrated into pedagogical approaches.

Objectives:

1. To identify and analyse how digital learning environments impact user well-being across physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains.
2. To explore and synthesise existing research on digital ergonomic interventions that address the identified user well-being concerns.
3. To examine the significant challenges and limitations in implementing digital ergonomics practices in educational settings.
4. To provide actionable recommendations for educators and policy architects to promote digital ergonomics and enhance user well-being in educational environments.

Keywords

digital ergonomics, educational environments, user well-being, ergonomic interventions, cognitive load, psychosocial considerations

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Rawoofu Nisha, J., & William Dharma Raja, B. (2025). Digital Ergonomics in Educational Environments: Optimising User Wellbeing – A Critical Review. John Foundation Journal of EduSpark, 7(2), 17-33.