Keyboarding in Comp Apps
ERGONOMICS
Example of ergonomically correct positioning at the computer.
Stretching when seated an hour or more at a computer is beneficial
to your health and wellness.
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Goals:
A student should be able to type 5wpm X their grade level.
Typing Exercises to be performed daily using www.typing.com
Keyboarding Learning Standards according to Frameworks
2016 Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Curriculum Framework: Grades 3 – 5: Digital Tools and Collaboration (DTC)
3-5.DTC.a.1 Type five words-per-minute times grade level (e.g., for Grade 5, type 25 words/minute).
Formula:
Grade Level x (5 wpm) = current WPM expectation/goal.
GR9 x 5 = 45wpm expectation.
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2.B Essentials of Business Technology / Business & Consumer Services Occupational Cluster Business Technology Framework of the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Education Framework
2.B.03.01 Apply keyboarding techniques according to current industry standards.
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Are you up for a challenge?
This activity will help to make the connection to how important typing is. As well as how increasing your typing speed and accuracy
will help you to become a better student.
Please go to this link and you will type 3 ONE minute Drills to see what your average speed wpm score is.
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Try these for practice, keeping voice levels low - Church Voices please!
Fun Practice Typing Site:
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Use SKY CHASE to compete with classmates and test your skill & ability!
Stretching and Ergonomic Practices:
Other Sites for Keyboarding Practice
at Home for Homework:
http://www.typing-lessons.org/speed_typing/home_row/