01.00 Use the touch method in operating the keyboard and numeric keypad

Objectives 1.01 Implement proper keyboarding techniques

Proper Postureand Technique

Sit up straight Feet flat on the floor Body centered in front of the computer Elbows naturally by side Fingers curved Wrists low, but not touching the keyboard Quick, snappy strokes

Quick down and in motion of the thumb Right pinky used for the enter key; other fingers

remain on the home row Use the appropriate pinky for each shift key Examine the keyboard carefully to form a mental

picture of the layout. (You will memorize the entire keyboard.)

Proper Posture and Technique--continued

Keep your eyes on the copy (what you are typing from, not the keyboard and your fingers)

Place your fingers on the center of each key with the fingers slightly curved

Strike keys firmly and release them quickly Do not worry about correcting errors when

working on building speed

Proper Posture and Technique--continued

ExpectationPostureTechniqueTouch-methodWork Area

1.01 & 1.02 Vocabulary Words

Space BarEnter / Return KeyQWERTYStandard Keyboarding

WordGWAM

Expectationbelief about (or mental picture of)

the futureanticipation: anticipating with

confidence of fulfillment the feeling that something is about

to happen

Posture

The way the typist sits; the way the typist’s arms, wrists, fingers,

legs and feet are placed

Ergonomic Tips Top 1/3 of monitor should

be at eye level Elbows & knees should be

positioned at 90-110 degrees

Sit up straight, but relaxed

Feet should be supported Sit at least 24 inches

away from the monitor Wrists should be in a

neutral position while typing or using the mouse

Take frequent breaks Avoid glare on the

computer screen

Technique

The form and keying style that a typist uses while operating the

Keyboard

Touch-method

To key by touch rather than by the hunt-and-peck method

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S D

FA

LJ

K

HOME ROW KEYS

The home row keys are: _A_ _S_ _D_ _F_ _J_ _K_ _L _;_Your finger should be lightly touching these keys at all times.

Work area

Arrangement of the keyboard, copy, mouse, and other materials

on the desk

Space Bar

Used to insert spaces between characters.

Space Barleft or right thumb press this key

Enter / Return Key

Used to move the cursor down a line.

Your right pinky finger presses this key and then returns to the semicolon..

QWERTY

The most common arrangement of keyboards is the QWERTY

keyboard.

Standard Keyboarding Word

Five characters or any combination of five characters and spaces.

Gross Word Average Minute

GWAM

GWAM

The number of keystrokes a typist can make in a timed period.

This is calculated by dividing the total number of standard words Keyed by the number of minutes that a typist was timed.

GWAM

If a typist keyed in 75 keystrokes inone minute what is their GWAM rate?If a typist keyed in 75 keystrokes minute what is their GWAM rate?75 / 5 = 15 GWAM

If a typist had a GWAM rate of 12, howmany keystrokes do they average a Minute?

If a typist had a GWAM rate of 12, howmany keystrokes do they average in a Minute?12 X 5 = 60 Keystrokes

Posture and Technique Review

Fingers in keying position are best described as

a. curved.b. straight.c. semi-rigid.d. upright.

Posture and Technique Review

Posture is important to successful keying; the body should be well back in the chair with

a. feet elevated.b. the back fairly straight.c. one arm higher than the

other d. feet hanging loosely.

Posture and Technique Review

When operating a keyboard, wrists should be

a. touching the frame of the keyboard.

b. low but not touching the frame of the keyboard.

c. arched.d. curved over keyboard.

Posture and Technique Review

The best control of eyes while keying involves

a. watching keys most of the time.b. watching screen most of the

time.c. reading copy.d. looking at the copy most of the

time.

Posture and Technique Review

The form and keying style that a typist uses while operating the keyboard is called

a. posture.b. technique.c. touch keyboarding.d. movement.

Posture and Technique Review

The correct keystroking technique is to usea. slow, deliberate strokes.b. slow, down-and-in motion.c. quick, snappy strokes.d. any comfortable stroke.

Posture and Technique Review

Correct keyboarding posture requires that the body bea. reasonably erect in front of the keyboard. b. leaning over the keyboard.c. slightly to the right of the keyboard.d. slightly to the left of the keyboard.

 

Posture and Technique Review

The enter key is controlled by the

a. left thumb.b. left little finger.c. right thumb.d. right little finger

Posture and Technique ReviewWhen a person is keying copy, the hands and arms shoulda. move forward and back as each key is struck.b. move from side to side as each key is

struck.c. remain relatively stationary as each key is struck.d. be raised and lowered as each key is

struck. 

Posture and Technique Review

In proper work area arrangement, the copy should be a. to the right of the monitor and keyboard.b. to the left of the monitor and keyboard.c. directly in front of the keyboard.d. in any position where it can be read.