Seventh and Eighth Keyboarding Course Requirements

Instructor: Mrs. Dockery

INTRODUCTION

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

Students will be able to: (All Grades)

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

v  Use touch techniques (quiet typing).

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

v  Demonstrate proper use of the computer, scanner and printer

v  Follow oral and written directions

v  Use basic keyboarding vocabulary

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

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

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

v  Edit copy using proofreaders’ marks

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

v  Design a PowerPoint Presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint

v  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.