Keyboarding
Students learn touch control of the computer and alpha/numeric keyboards.
Touch typing skill focuses on accuracy, and letter recognition based on speed.
The skill building phase of the course concentrates on improving speed and accuracy, and the application phase emphasizes introduction to basic word processing formats such as letters, reports, tables, centering, etc.
Keyboarding is a foundation for personal and professional use.
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PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
Touch typing skill focuses on accuracy, and letter recognition based on speed.
The skill building phase of the course concentrates on improving speed and accuracy, and the application phase emphasizes introduction to basic word processing formats such as letters, reports, tables, centering, etc.
Keyboarding is a foundation for personal and professional use.
Click here to view the complete syllabus and course materials.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
- Develop touch keyboarding techniques.
- Enter and manipulate numeric data using the touch method on at ten-key keypad.
- Identify, compare, and explain features of various keyboards.
- Develop touch keyboard skills at acceptable speed and accuracy levels.
- Explain the purposes, functions, and common features of word processing software.
- Explain the meaning of common word processing terminology.
- Compose, organize, and edit information using a keyboard.
- Use touch keyboarding techniques and word processing software to create, modify, store, retrieve and print documents.
- Proofread and edit documents for accuracy and content, and for correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Develop applied communication skills- listening, speaking, reading and writing.
- Develop positive work habits. Stay on task.
- Develop problem solving skills, decision-making skills, and critical thinking skills.
- Develop teamwork and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Use career planning skills- résumé and letter of application writing.
