Sheet 1: Course Content 

	
	
	

		
Keyboarding Applications
		
	

		
Course Description 
		


	
	

		
Keyboarding is identified as a foundation knowledge and skill area for all students regardless of their career interest.  This middle-level course is designed for students to learn touch typing techniques and proper keystroking while continuing to develop composition and proofreading skills as well as speed and accuracy. Students will demonstrate keyboarding proficiency in document formatting (letters, reports, and tables). Students will demonstrate acceptable ethical and social behavior while developing keyboarding skills.
		
	

		
Program of Study to which the course applies 
		
Course Code 033501
	
	

		
Middle Level: Grades 6, 7, 8
		
	

		


		


	
	

		


		
Course Content 
	
	

		


		


	
	

		
Standard 1
		
Students will demonstrate proper touch typing technique and work station management.
	
	

		
Benchmark 1.1
		
Demonstrate appropriate keyboarding skills using home row keys, proper finger placement, and key reaches.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator 1.1.1
		
Use the home row and correct reaches.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator 1.1.2
		
Use the top row of the keyboard for number keying.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator 1.1.3
		
Use the numeric keypad for number keying.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator 1.1.4
		
Key rhythmically.
	
	

		


		


	
	

		
Benchmark 1.2
		
Use correct posture at the computer.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator 1.2.1
		
Sit up straight, square, and centered to the keyboard.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator 1.2.2
		
Place feet flat on the floor.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator 1.2.3
		
Use proper chair height.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator 1.2.4
		
Sit proper distance from the keyboard.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator 1.2.5
		
Place hands slightly off the keyboard with wrists flat.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator 1.2.6
		
Keep shoulders relaxed and elbows at side.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator 1.2.7
		
Keep fingers slightly curved.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator 1.2.8
		
Discuss health and ergonomic issues related to the use of technology.
	
	

		


		


	
	

		
Benchmark 1.3
		
Maintain workstation, equipment, materials, and supplies.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  1.3.1
		
Identify malfunctions, missing programs, or problems with the computer and let the instructor know.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  1.3.2
		
Straighten and clean workstations/work areas.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  1.3.3
		
Leave equipment according to instructor's directions.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  1.3.4
		
Exit software programs and shut down computer properly.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  1.3.5
		
Keep food, liquid, and magnets away from computer components.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  1.3.6
		
Demonstrate proper care of storage media (e.g., CD/DVDs, USB flash drives).
	
	

		


		


	
	

		
Standard 2
		
Students will develop keyboarding skills to improve speed and accuracy.
	
	

		
Benchmark 2.1
		
Demonstrate speed and accuracy (30 wpm, 90% accuracy, 1-minute paragraph timing).
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  2.1.1
		
Practice drills that encourage speed with accuracy.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  2.1.2
		
Work toward a controlled rate of speed that will provide a high degree of accuracy.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  2.1.3
		
Assess progress using speed and accuracy grading scales.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  2.1.4
		
Apply correct techniques during daily practice.
	
	

		


		


	
	

		
Standard 3
		
Students will understand social, ethical, and human issues in relation to technology.
	
	

		
Benchmark 3.1
		
Demonstrate ethical behavior when using technology.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  3.1.1
		
Review computer lab policies and procedures.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  3.1.2
		
Discuss the importance of respecting the privacy of other students' work.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  3.1.3
		
Explain copyright laws.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  3.1.4
		
Discuss the importance of keyboarding skill in all career fields.
	
	

		


		


	
	

		
Standard 4
		
Students will use basic features of word processing applications.
	
	

		
Benchmark 4.1
		
Open and save a document.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.1.1
		
Open new and previously saved files.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.1.2
		
Open files from and save files to a network folder, the hard drive, or other storage media.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.1.3
		
Use save as and save command.
	
	

		


		


	
	

		
Benchmark 4.2
		
Input and format text within a document at the keyboard.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.2.1
		
Key text from monitor/screen or copy (e.g. textbook, printed materials).
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.2.2
		
Insert and delete text.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.2.3
		
Drag and drop, cut, copy, and paste text.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.2.4
		
Change font type, size, style, and color.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.2.5
		
Set text alignment.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.2.6
		
Change page setup options (e.g., margins, alignment, orientation).
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.2.7
		
Set line spacing.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.2.8
		
Practice hard return, word wrap, and page break.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.2.9
		
Utilize undo and redo.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.2.10
		
Compose original documents at the keyboard using correct sentence and paragraph structure.
	
	

		


		


	
	

		
Benchmark 4.3
		
Proofread and edit a document.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.3.1
		
Use the spelling and grammar check.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.3.2
		
Use proofreader's marks to edit a document.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.3.3
		
Use the select feature to make editing changes.
	
	

		


		


	
	

		
Benchmark 4.4
		
Use word processing applications to create different types of documents.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.4.1
		
Key a short report (e.g., single page, multi-paragraph, multi-page).
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.4.2
		
Key a personal business letter.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.4.3
		
Key a business letter.
	
	

		
Sample Performance Indicator  4.4.4
		
Insert table and text into table (e.g., class schedule).
	



Sheet 2: Reference Sheet 

	
	
	

		
Reference Sheet 
		


	
	

		


		


	
	

		
Key Code 
		
Source 
	
	

		
VDE
		
Virginia Department of Education
	
	

		
LPS
		
Lincoln Public Schools - NE
	
	

		
OPS
		
Omaha Public Schools - NE
	
	

		
MKSS
		
Missouri Keyboarding Scope & Sequence
	
	

		
CKSS
		
Cengage Keyboarding Scope & Sequence
	



Sheet 3: Additional Sources 

	
	
	

		
Additional Resources for Educators 
		
	

		
Suggestions for innovative teaching and learning strategies 
		
Listed here (not sentences) 
	
	

		
Related Assessments 
		


	
	

		


		


	
	

		
Extended Learning Opportunities 
		
Typeracer.com
	
	

		


		
EduTyping.com
	
	

		
Professional Development Opportunities 
		
NDE - Elementary Keyboarding Training
	
	

		


		
Conferences (e.g., NCE Conference, NBEA, NETA)
	
	

		


		
NDE Elementary Keyboarding Virtual Workshop - http://www.education.ne.gov/BMIT/vekw.html
	
	

		


		
Professional Associations (e.g., NSBEA, NETA, ACTE)
	
	

		
Community Links/Resources available 
		
internet4classrooms.com
	
	

		


		
www.teachervision.com
	
	

		


		
www.tammyworcester.com/
	
	

		


		
FBLA Formatting Guide: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/docs/FBLA-PBLFormat%20Guide2010.pdf