1. Welcome to Computer Applications
Bloomington High School
Business Department

2. We’re Glad You’re Here You will find Keyboarding is a life skill.
Personal Use
School Use
Vocational Use

3. Like Riding a Bike-- Once Learned Well, It’s Never Forgotten!

4. What’s Ahead “Touch” Typing Proper Technique Formatting Skills
Proofreading Skills
Speed and Accuracy Development
Word Processing Basics

5. The 1st Quarter Plan Is . . . Learn the Keyboard
Alphabetic and Punctuation Reaches
Number Reaches
Symbol Reaches
10-Key Pad Operation
Practice and Develop Keying Speed and Accuracy
Straight Copy
Script Copy
Rough-Draft Copy

6. The 2nd Quarter Plan Is . . . Learn to Format
Lists and Announcements
Simplified and Standard Memos
Personal and Business Letters with Envelopes
Unbound Reports
Tabulations
Use Basic Word Processing Functions
Further Development of Speed and Accuracy

7. Well—How Are You Doing? 1st Quarter Grade 2nd Quarter Grade
40% Technique
40% Timings
20% Quizzes
2nd Quarter Grade
30% Technique
30% Timings
30% Production
10% Quizzes

8. Timed Writing Speed Goals
1st Quarter
35+ A B C D
2-Minute Timing
4 or Fewer Errors
2nd Quarter
40+ A B C D
3-Minute Timing
6 or Fewer Errors

9. Technique Goals Relax! Smile! Eyes On Copy Feet Floor Sit Up Straight
Palms
Slightly
Elevated
Elbows At
Sides
Correct
Finger
Reaches
Good
Work
Habits
Relax!
Smile!

10. What Are Good Work Habits?
Enter the room quietly.
Get set up quickly.
Keep work area neat.
Work independently.
Don’t distract others.
Listen to directions.
Use time wisely.
Keep emotions in control.
Use only Keyboarding programs—No Games.
Handle equipment and books with respect.

11. Use Good Judgment
Not following established Business Department Computer Use Guidelines could result in loss of credit for course.

12. Upon Successful Completion . . .
You are eligible to enroll in
Computer Applications 2
Web Page Design
Information Technology
(AVC)