1. KEYBOARDING INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY I Created by: Renada Hughes-Tupelo Middle School

2. Definition Term “keyboarding” replaced “typewriting” in early 1980’s. Learning the keyboard  Key with appropriate fingers  Use correct technique  No regard to formatting  Primary emphasis toward speed and accuracy

3. 1. Sharp, fluent stroking 2. Eyes on the copy 3. Feet flat on floor 4. Fingers curved and upright over home row keys 5. Wrists low but not touching the frame of the keyboard 6. Keyboard at edge of desk or table 7. Sit up straight 8. Key with the appropriate fingers Develop Proper Keyboarding Techniques

4. TECHNIQUE IMPROPER TYPING TECHNIQUE

5. The wrong way to sit for computer work. The spine slumps, the shoulders hunch forward, the head cocks back, the wrists bend up and lean on the desk or wrist rest. This is prescription for pain in the neck, shoulders, back, wrists and hands. TECHNIQUE

6. The right way to sit for computer work. The spine is properly aligned, with the ears over the shoulders and hips. The chair's backrest supports the hollow of the back, the wrist is located above the wrist rest and there is no strain.

7. TECHNIQUE Your wrists should be straight as shown below:

8. TECHNIQUE Correct / Incorrect foot placement. Which one do you think is demonstrating the proper technique? Feet Flat on the FloorFeet off the Floor