Career Skills Enhancement Program (CSEP)
Keyboarding on a Personal Computer
OVERVIEW
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for
a beginning typist; employees who have no or very little experience
with a keyboard |
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learn
the “home row” and how to type all letters, numbers, and symbols |
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learn
other keys on the keyboard and their functions; such as directional (arrow)
keys, Enter, Function keys, home, pg up/down, insert, esc, etc. |
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self-paced
typing tutors available on computer |
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produces
quick results with practice |
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experience
with the mouse will also be gained; mouse exercises include using it to get
“in and out” of typing tutors |
EVALUATION
Evaluation of progress by instructor and
student self-evaluation. Typing
tutors consist of a series of numbered lessons that must be completed.
Repeating lessons is encouraged and required. Progression rates vary widely among participants.
Encourage proper form and technique and stress accuracy over speed, esp.
in the beginning stages of typing. Participant
must complete and review all exercises before spending time on the timed
writings. After student begins timed tests, look for steady
improvements in both speed and accuracy.
COMPLETION
Program completed when participant has a
demonstrated knowledge of all keys on the computer keyboard.
Participant feels comfortable with “getting in and out of” various
programs. Demonstrates an ability
to use the mouse as an input device. Several
timed writings of various lengths, producing an average of 15 wpm with 80%
accuracy or better, indicates keyboard competency.
Campus Box 70564, Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: (423) 439-6130
Fax: (423) 439-8354
Email: hrga@etsu.edu