SAU 16 Keyboarding Goals

Keyboarding Objectives for Students

• to develop the correct touch typing technique
• to key data quickly and accurately
• to demonstrate operational skills in using the computer
• to be able to key accurately, at a rate of 20 Words Per Minute (WPM)
• to understand health and safety issues of using the computer

• Distinguish left and right side of keyboard
• Use special function keys - Enter, space bar, shift
• Keyboard alpha and numeric
• Use correct body and keyboard positioning and posture

• Know "home row" - use correct finger placement
• Use special function keys - noted above, plus insert, delete, caps lock, CTRL, ALT, etc.
• Keyboard alpha and numeric using both main keyboard and number pad without looking at keyboard
• Use correct body and keyboard positioning and posture
• Emphasis on accuracy, not speed - speed will come with practice

• Keyboard at least 12-15 words per minute (wpm) with correct finger placement and not looking at keyboard
• Use correct body and keyboard positioning and posture - study ergonomics and know to take breaks at least every 20 minutes (younger children need more frequent breaks)
• Emphasis on accuracy

• Keyboard at least 20 wpm with correct finger placement and not looking at keyboard
• Use correct body and keyboard positioning and posture - know ergonomics of computer use

• Exhibit competency in keyboarding any written work required for classes