Keyboarding Techniques Implement proper keyboarding techniques

Proper Posture and 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

Proper Posture and Technique--continued 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

RSI Repetitive Stress Injuries occur when too much stress is placed on a part of the body, causing problems like swelling, pain, muscle strain, and tissue damage.

Carpal Tunnel Type of RSI Condition of the wrist Compression of the median nerve located on the palm side of your hand (also called the carpal tunnel). Can occur in one or both of your hands.

De Quervain's Disease RSI Condition of the thumb painful inflammation of tendons in the thumb that extend to the wrist

RSI Repetitive Stress Injury – an injury that happens over time. Carpel Tunnel – Wrist injury DeQuarvain’s Disease – Thumb injury

Keyboard Layout ~ # $ % ^ _ - 3 4 5 \ + = ! ( 9 6 Tab Q E R T Y U I : } { P O Backspace + = _ - ) @ 2 ! 1 ( 9 *8 & 7 Caps Lock Shift D Ctrl J F G H Z Enter “ S A > < M N B V C X ? Alt Spacebar W

Home Row Keys - Left Hand A S D F The left pinky is A The left ring finger is S The left middle finger is D The left index finger is F

Home Row Keys - Right Hand J K L ; The right index finger is J The right middle finger is K The right ring finger is L The right pinky is ;

GWAM Gross Words a Minute Goal: 20 Actual GWAM: ____