Ergotron LearnFit Sit-Stand Desk, Short, White/Silver

Transform classrooms into active learning environments with on-demand sit-stand desks. With the simple squeeze of a hand lever, kids can change from sitting to standing. This adjustment capability, along with the deskfs ease of mobility, gives an educator unparalleled flexibility in arranging their classroom for the lesson.With its lower minimum height, Ergotron 24-547-003 LearnFit is an ideal adjustable standing desk for elementary-school students ages 6 and above. It is optimized to provide sit-to-stand adjustment for students ages 12 through adult when using standard classroom chairs for seating.Casters• High-quality, smooth-rolling dual casters easily move desk across carpets, flooring and thresholds• Lockable front casters can hold unit in placeSuper Durable Worksurface ConstructionMDF core with solid high-pressure laminate on top surface and melamine laminate on bottom surface. Worksurface edges are finished with molded polyurea band, which withstands the most challenging student useStudentsFor students ages 12 and over, LearnFit can be easily adjusted between their sitting and standing heights, with a standard-height student chair being used for seating. For students ages 6 through 12, LearnFit should be set at the standing height of each individual student. For seating in elementary classrooms, it is recommended that each LearnFit be paired with a stool that is taller than the typical classroom chair. This will allow the desk to remain in the standing-height position during the class periodResearch Relating to Standing Desks in Classrooms• Health benefits - Standing more during day increases circulation, burns more calories, and helps maintain muscle tone and insulin effectiveness: Buckley et al, 2013 | Duvivier et al, 2013 | Benden et al, 2014• Classroom performance - Greater student focus and engagement is achieved with introduction of stand-biased desks: Benden et al, 2011• Academic performance - A positive correlation is shown between physical activity and test scores: Institute of Medicine, 2013 (further reading) | Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 2010BenefitsFor Students• A stand up desk encourages healthy behavior that leads to physical and academic improvements for kids• Better metabolic health leads to more alertness and engagement• Promotes good posture and helps burn additional calories throughout the day• Each student can instantly and intuitively personalize the desk to his or her preferred height• Precision Height Technology lets students easily adjust the desk height for proper ergonomic head positioning, helping reduce neck strain from looking down at digital devices• Paired with an appropriate-height chair or stool, students can choose when to sit or stand throughout the day• Includes student-friendly features: a hook to hang a backpack; cupholder, tablet slot and pencil tray integrated into the worksurfaceFor the Classroom• Greater student focus and engagement• Casters easily roll LearnFit to reconfigure classrooms for small-group breakouts; quickly return to full classroom configuration when done• One size fits all: Height adjustment range is designed for students ages 12 through adult for sit-stand (for students ages 6 and above for stand-only)For the School• Student desk height is easily changed by kids using the hand lever: No need for staff to make adjustments or reconfigure desk before, during or after school hours• Ships in compact box and assembles in less than 60 seconds (no tools required)• Strong, durable worksurface withstands abuse• Safe and stable: Designed to ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2008 standard