Introduction to 7th Grade Keyboarding Class

Class Website: http://www.cowden-herrick.k12.il.us/staff/burruscasey/eLearning/key/index.htm

PROCEDURES

• Each day, students will be given a handout of the daily tasks.
  • Following teacher instructions, students will complete daily tasks.
  • 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 = 10% off , 2 weeks = 20% off, etc.
• Each week, there will be a Brain Buster bonus question.
• 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 and techniques for formatting specific documents for general and educational use
• 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
• Students are expected to demonstrate proper posture when working at the computer:
• 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 or clicking on advertisements and/or pop-up messages
    • listening to music or playing games

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.

BRAIN BUSTER

• Announced in class on Tuesday

KEYBOARD VOCABULARY

• There are several vocabulary words that we will come across throughout this course.
  • You will be given a copy of the vocabulary list to study these words
    • http://www.cowden-herrick.k12.il.us/staff/burruscasey/eLearning/key/vocab/index.htm
  • Study these words
  • Complete the Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle
    • http://www.cowden-herrick.k12.il.us/staff/burruscasey/eLearning/key/vocab/cross.htm
    • Use your study list.
    • Score: 100 points , Due: Friday, January 13th

FILE SETUP

• Go to "My Computer", 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.

ABOUT THE SITE

• Spend the rest of the class period familiarizing yourself with the class website:
  • http://www.cowden-herrick.k12.il.us/staff/burruscasey/eLearning/key/index.htm