1. KEYBOARD 101
VILLAGE ELEMENTARY

2. CORRECT POSTURE
SITTING UP STRAIGHT - keeps your back from hurting and creates good posture
ELBOWS BY YOUR SIDE - this helps to keep your wrists straight and helps keep your shoulders relaxed
WRISTS FLAT - helps prevent pain in your wrists
FEET FLAT - helps create good posture, looks professional
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3. CORRECT POSTURE cont.
FINGERS IN SCRATCH POSITION makes it easier to reach all keys helps keep wrists straight or flat
EYES ON YOUR SCREEN keeps your eyes off your fingers helps you catch mistakes as you make them
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4. FINGERS BELONG ON THE
HOME ROW
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5. Always use 2 hands to type!!
REMEMBER…
Always use 2 hands to type!!
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6. NOW NOTICE YOUR THUMBS…WHERE ARE THEY RESTING?
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NOW NOTICE YOUR THUMBS…WHERE ARE THEY RESTING?
THIS IS THE “SPACEBAR” IT MAKES SPACES BETWEEN WORDS! ONLY THE THUMB USES THIS KEY!
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7. Your right pinkie finger will be in charge of the “ENTER” key
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Your right pinkie finger will be in charge of the “ENTER” key
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8. CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE NOW ON YOUR WAY TO BEING A BETTER TYPIST!!
HAPPY DAY!
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE NOW ON YOUR WAY TO BEING A BETTER TYPIST!!
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