How do you think you should sit at a computer and why? Think--- Pair--- Share

Our Essential Questions for this unit... Are you using proper keyboarding techniques and why is it important to do so? How does the use of correct keyboarding techniques impact the user’s health and work efficiency? Our Essential Questions for this unit...

KEYBOARDING TECHNIQUES Implement proper keyboarding techniques 1.01

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

Perfect Posture

Which of the following does NOT show proper posture? Sit up straight Fingers curved Slouched backs Body centered in front of the computer

Your fingers should be… Rigid Curved Straight Flat

Technique Quick down and in motion of the thumb Right pinky is used for the Enter key; other fingers remain on the homerow Use the appropriate pinky for each shift key Examine the keyboard carefully to form a mental picture of the layout (you will eventually memorize the entire keyboard)

Technique Continued… Keep your eyes on the copy (what you are typing from, not the keyboard and your fingers) Copy should be on the right side of the computer 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

Which of the following does NOT show correct technique? Holding each key for exactly 2 seconds Quick down and in motion of the thumb Place your fingers on the center of each key, with fingers slightly curved Strike keys firmly and release them

What should your eyes be focused on while keyboarding? Your fingers The computer The copy (what you are typing from)

1.01 Vocabulary Terms 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

1.01 Vocabulary Terms Posture: The way the typist sits; the way the typist arms, wrists, fingers, legs, and feet are placed Work area: Arrangement of the keyboard, copy, mouse, and other materials on the desk

Now… Let’s see what you know When keyboarding, posture and technique are very important for long-term health and efficiency. Here is a sample rubric to assess someone’s posture...

Posture & Technique Rubric

Now… let’s practice with it! Use the rubric page you are given in order to assess the following images of someone at a keyboard typing. Look at each of these attributes and then score as appropriate. Indicate on the “reflection” section what is correct or incorrect in regards to this attribute. Questions?

Example 1: Alex

Example 2: Marty

Example 3: Keith

Example 4: Jill

A few strategies to consider... Ways to improve posture and technique