Keyboarding Procedures

Procedures

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Procedures

Each day, students will be given a handout of the daily tasks.
Following teacher instructions, students will complete daily tasks.
Assignments
- Most assignments will be completed in class and must be turned in before class session is over.
- Out-of-class assignments will be due at the beginning of the following class period.
- Assignments submitted more than 1 week late will have grades reduced accordingly.
  - 1 week = 2 points off
  - 2 weeks = 4 points off
  - etcetera
Each week, there will be a Brain Buster bonus question.
- Students have until the last day of class each week to answer questions.
- Correct answers will earn bonus points
The first six weeks of this class will be devoted to learning the keys of the keyboard.
Periodically, students will be assessed on their Posture and Keyboarding Techniques
Throughout the quarter we will be studying specific vocabulary words that are associated with Computer Keyboarding.
- There will be a Vocabulary Final at the end of the quarter.
Throughout the quarter we will be studying specific keyboard shortcuts associated with Windows.
- There will be a Shortcut Final at the end of the quarter.
The final weeks of the class will be developed to Word Processing
Students will learn to use Microsoft Word 2000
- Students will learn techniques for formatting specific documents for general and educational use
Students will save all documents to their Z:\ drive folder
Periodic assessment and review sessions will be conducted to assess and review materials previously covered.

Expectations

Students are expected to learn the correct finger positions and technique to reach all of the keys on the keybaord

Fingers placed on home row

Arched fingers

Wrists off the keyboard

Students are expected to demonstrate proper posture when working at the computer:

Back straight

Hips at back of chair

Body centered

Feet flat on the floor

Relaxed shoulders

Wrists straight

Students required to leave class early for band are expected to:

Keep watch for time to leave & inform teacher when time approaches

Print work that has been completed before leaving

Keep up will all class activities

Complete some activities ON THEIR OWN TIME

Approach teacher about missed work to be completed.

Absent students are expected to:

Approach teacher about missed work to be completed.

Complete missed activities ON THEIR OWN TIME

Assignments not completed due to absences will be considered ZEROES!

Extended absenses and special circumstances must be discussed with teacher

Students are expected to treat computer equipment with proper care:

Leave all wiring and connections alone

Do not switch equipment with other machines

Report any problems with equipment to teacher immediately

Do not alter computer settings (desktops, wallpaper, screensavers, etc.)

Students are expected to keep classroom neat:

Take all papers, books, and other materials with you when you leave.

Turn off all equipment as specified by the teacher before leaving the classroom

Push in all chairs before leaving the classroom

Students will be expected to have designated programs or internet sites open on their computer.

Students are expected to remain in these programs and not open others during class time.

When using the internet, students will be expected to remain in the designated areas.

Unless specifically given permission, students should not be:

surfing the internet

listening to music

playing games

clicking on advertisements and/or pop-up messages

Rules

Arrive in class on time with all necessary materials.

Show respect for faculty, students, and equipment at all times.

Sit in their assigned seats every day.

Follow the procedures and expectations for the class.

Files

Go to "My Computer"
Then Open Z:\ drive (it will have your username on it)
Follow teacher instructions to create a new folder
- Name the folder "Keyboarding"
- This is where you will save all files for this class

Materials

You will need to come to class equipped with the following items EVERY DAY:

A good attitude

Respect for teachers, the school equipment, other people, and yourself

A mind ready to learnA writing utensil, ready to use

A notebook of paper for:

taking notes

completing assignments

A folder to keep your notes organized are ready to refer back to

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by: Casey Jo Burrus
Last Updated: December 28, 2013

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