1. Bell Ringer Drill Review written instructions Ask coworker Red light
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6/2/2019
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2. Objective
You will be able recognize elements of keyboarding technique in order to begin practicing them.

3. Keyboarding
The manipulation of the keyboard by touch, not sight. Positioning the hands on home row and using each finger to key a specific key.

4. Benefits of Keyboarding
Improvement in:
Language arts – reading, spelling, and writing ability
Efficiency in using the computer as a writing, editing, and computing tool, thereby maximizing work time
Attitude toward writing – less frustration than when looking for keys
Mr. Mckluster’s quote to me.

5. Benefits of Keyboarding
Improvement in:
Motivation towards doing schoolwork and taking pride in it
Creative thought
Integrating keyboarding with all subject areas
Preparation for a technological society

6. Technique
Technique refers to:
Posture while sitting
Wrist, hand, finger motion
Correct key stroking
Students who demonstrate proper keying techniques should achieve success.
1.) …at the keyboard

7. The Importance of Good Technique
Forms the foundation for successful touch keyboarding
Extremely important to develop good keyboarding habits right from the start
1.) Proper technique forms…
2.) I cannot encourage enough to develop

8. Correct Body Posture
Spine straight, lower back against back of chair, leaning slightly forward from the waist.
Centered in front of keyboard; body directly in front of “H” key
Sitting a comfortable distance from the keyboard (a hand span is suggested)
Feet on the floor (if possible), slightly apart for body balance

9. Correct Arm and Hand Position
Wrists low, but NOT resting on desk/table while keying
Arms relaxed, elbows naturally close to the body
Fingers curved (like holding a tennis ball)
Hands close enough together to “touch” thumbs; fingers upright, not leaning toward little fingers
Hands and wrists “quiet,” almost motionless
Forearms nearly parallel w/ slope of keyboard

10. Correct Key Stroking Home row is the anchor for all keystrokes
Key each key with the correct finger
Key the space bar with the right thumb
Shift w/ the appropriate “little” finger
Use the “little” finger of the right hand for the enter/return key
Keep eyes on copy (text, screen, board, etc.) rather than keyboard, once a key has been learned and practiced

11. Now…
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