Seventh and Eighth Keyboarding Course Requirements

Instructor: Mrs. Dockery

INTRODUCTION

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

Students will be able to: (All Grades)

Use correct fingering and posture at all times when keying letters and numbers

Use touch techniques (quiet typing).

Demonstrate a speed 35 wpm – seventh (7th) and 45 wpm eighth (8th)

Demonstrate proper use of the computer, scanner and printer

Follow oral and written directions

Use basic keyboarding vocabulary

Use Micro Type for drills to increase speed and accuracy. Speed tests are given in this program.

Use rules for punctuation, grammar, spelling, number expression, word division, capitalization, and spacing.

Use safety rules at all times to avoid accidents, especially when handling computer hardware.

Edit copy using proofreaders’ marks

Format and create business letters, memos, personal notes, reports and tables, (Microsoft Office)

Design a PowerPoint Presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint

Format a table in Microsoft Excel

v  Develop research skills using the Internet

SOFTWARE: Examview Player and Internet

Microsoft 2010 textbook Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft data files

Microsoft Excel Email software MicroType Pro Promethean board

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

v  Students are responsible for all classwork and/or homework assigned.

v  Students are required to take all tests and/or quizzes.

v  Students are required to make up all work missed when absent.

v  Students are required to follow all class rules, class procedures and school rules.

GRADING POLICY / GRADING SCALE / MATERIALS
Eighth
Classwork ----- 40%
Test/Quiz ------20%
Technique ----- 10%
Speed Writing-- 30%
Seventh
Classwork ----- 40%
Test/Quiz ----- 20%
Technique ----- 20%
Speed Writing - 20% / (100 done correctly or 60 incorrectly)
BASIC KEYBOARDING TECHNIQUES
·  Sit up straight (with back against the chair
·  Proper palms/wrist position (upward, not touching table or keyboard)
·  Eyes on copy (in book or monitor)
·  Both hands curved over home keys
·  (asdf jkl;) use correct fingering when keying letters and numbers
·  Feet flat on floor (not crossed or resting on bar beneath the table / A------93 – 100
B------85 – 92
C ------77 – 84
D ------70 – 76
F -- 69 and below / Pencils
Black or blue pen
Loose leaf paper
Headphones or USB
drives - optional

Course Requirement for Keyboarding

Instructor: Mrs. Dockery

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

I.  Use correct keyboarding techniques at all times.

II.  Demonstrate proper use of the computer.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

v  Follow oral and written directions.

v  Attend class on a regular basis.

v  Keep handouts and returned papers in a section of your notebook.

v  Write/type the Warrior Trails heading on all papers.

v  List daily objective, lesson completed or assignments in planner.