Keyboarding Curriculum Resources

Students gain mastery of touch operation on a computer keyboard.

KEYBOARDING I
In the beginning semester keyboarding course, the student will master touch operation on a computer keyboard. Correct fingering by touch and good techniques will receive primary emphasis; speed and accuracy will be given secondary emphasis. The fourth row numbers and symbols and 10-key pad will also be taught. The student will use basic word processing functions on a variety of document types.

Standards and Objectives - PDF

STANDARD 1
The student will demonstrate correct touch keyboarding techniques at the keyboard and use appropriate terminology to identify computer components.

STANDARD 2
Students will develop touch keystroking speed and accuracy.

STANDARD 3
Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of basic word processing functions and proofreading.

STANDARD 4
Students will develop skill composing at the keyboard.

KEYBOARDING APPLICATIONS
This 7-12 grade course is designed to increase student keyboarding skill through drill practice and reinforcement of correct techniques. Students will use word processing software to create, format, and edit personal and business documents.

Standards and Objectives - PDF

STANDARD 1
Students will demonstrate mastery of touch keyboarding using correct techniques.

STANDARD 2
Students will improve speed and accuracy keyboarding ability.

STANDARD 3
Students will create and edit a variety of documents; i.e., reports, letters, memos, emails, labels and envelopes from unarranged, edited, and script copy using word processing software.

STANDARD 4
Students will improve composition and editing skills.

OTHER RESOURCES

Resources are available due to the efforts and submissions of teachers throughout the state of Utah. They have been collected your use, modify as needed.

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Updated October 4, 2011