CRN (Course Reference Number), Course Prefix, Number and Title –
21865 POFT 1227-DE Introduction to Keyboarding
Class Code: 991ae3900aa0fca000df58cdb5c6a8d7
Course Meeting Days, Times and Location (Campus, Building, and Room number) –
There is a mandatory orientation for this class on Wednesday, January 30,
FBTC Rm 228 from 6 – 8 p.m.
Instructor’ Name – Mary L. McClelland
Instructor’s Telephone number(s) – (979) 532-6415 or (281) 239-1642
Instructor’s email address –
Instructor’s webpage – http.//facultyweb.wcjc.edu/mmcclelland
Instructor’s Office Hours and Office Location–
MWF 10 a.m. – 12 N., Rm 240, FBTC
TTh 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Rm P106, Wharton
Course Catalog Description. Skill development in keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on the development of acceptable speed and accuracy. Prerequisite: None
Instructor’s Grading System –
Six best timed writings on alphabetic keyboard 60%
Three best timed writings on numeric keyboard 40%
Instructor’s Attendance Policy –There is no face to face attendance for this class; however, you will be required to do one Alpha and one Numeric timing face to face. The face to face meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2013
Last day to “Drop” course with grade of “W” – April 19, 2013
* Any student with a disability or other special circumstance requiring academic accommodations or other consideration in order to successfully complete the requirements of this course should identify himself or herself individually to the instructor to discuss the matter in a private and confidential manner.
** Misconduct for which discipline may be administered at WCJC includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the college (plagiarism and cheating refer to the use of unauthorized books, notes, or otherwise securing help in a test, copying tests, assignments, reports, or term papers).
Student Syllabus
Keyboarding POFT 1227
Spring 2013
Course
Credits Students who successfully complete this course will receive two hours of
college credit.
Prerequisites None
Course Goals 1. Identify parts of the keyboard/microcomputer
2. Practice techniques of rapid keystroking and key shifting
3. Practice good posture.
4. Demonstrate alpha pad mastery by means of the touch system.
5. Demonstrate numeric pad mastery by means of the touch system
Educational Materials
Text College Keyboarding, Van Huss, Duncan, Forde Woo; Thomson-Southwestern,
Lessons 1-25, 18th Edition ISBN #978-1111-426460
Internet Access to a computer and Internet service provider. A browser such as
Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher, Mozilla Firefox 17.0, Google Chrome,
or Sarfari for Apple Computers. Dial up services are not recommended.
Your e-mail address Use your WCJC Student e-mail address. You will need to check your student
e-mail daily. Click the e-mail link in your course to send e-mails to me. I check my e-mail several times each day.
Blackboard problems If you experience problems or need help with Blackboard:
· Call the distance education helpdesk at 1 (800) 561-9252 Ext. 6568
· E-mail Michael Crouch,
· Click “WCJC Blackboard Help” link for information
Pertinent College Withdrawal
Policies The last day to withdraw (W-Day) from a course is April 19. It is your responsibility to withdraw from a course if you feel you cannot pass the
course or do the assignments. You must complete the forms in the Registrar’s
Office.
Under section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, “an institution of
higher education may not permit a student to drop more than six
courses, including any course a transfer student has dropped at
another institution of higher education.”
Academic Dishonesty
The WCJC catalog states: “Plagiarism and cheating refer to the use of
unauthorized books, notes, or otherwise securing help in a test; copying
tests, assignments, reports, or term papers...Misconduct may result in the
student’s being placed on disciplinary probation or suspension (dismissal)”.
Distance Learning
You are not required to attend class on campus. You will be required to attend
an orientation on Wednesday, January 30 at 6 p.m., FBTC Room 228. You will also be required to attend a Mandatory class to do at least one Alpha timing and Numeric timing face-to-face. This meeting will be on May 1
at 6 p.m., FBTC Rm 228.
If you do not attend the orientation on January 30 or the meeting on
May 1 to do your timed writings face-to-face, you will receive and F in the class.
Feel free to e-mail the instructor for further explanation about using the
software. My e-mail address is .
Evaluation A. Five 3- minute timed writings for gross words per minute (GWAM) on the
alphabetic keyboard, 6-error limit. Students cannot use the backspace key
on the timed writings.
A = 35+ C = 29 - 31
B = 32 - 34 D = 26 - 28
B. Three time writings on the numeric pad. You MUST have a percentage of
errors at 10% or less.
For the Numeric timings, click on Keypad, then Keypad Timed Writings. Click Group 8.
A = 150+ C= 130 – 139
B = 140 – 149 D = 120-129
C. Students must complete all three sections of the Main Menu: Lessons 1-25,
Skill Building (Accuracy or Speed emphasis), and Keypad. If you do not finish all three sections of the Main Menu, your grade will drop to the next level. For instance, if you have an “A” average and did not finish all three sections of the main menu, you will receive a “B”.
Due Dates There are no specific due dates in this class; however all requirements for
the class must be completed no later than 11p.m., May 13.
Exams There will be no exams.
Final Course Grade 60% -Five best timed writings on alphabetic keyboard
40% - Three best timed writings on numeric pad
As soon as a student completes the above requirements with a grade of an “A” on both keyboards, you will be finished with the class for the semester.
My Grades In Blackboard, click on My Grades to locate your grades on each of your best time writings.
Communication
Voice Mail (Phone) (979) 532-6415