1. Proper Keyboarding Techniques

2. Proper keyboarding technique includes:
Correct Posture
Correct Arm and Hand Position
Correct Keystroking Technique

3. Why Proper Techniques?
From the findings of skill-learning research and studies of time and motion in human performance, technique or form has come to be considered a prerequisite to skilled performance of motor tasks.
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4. Posture Spine straight leaning slightly forward
Centered in front of keyboard (G & H keys)
Comfortable distance from keyboard
Feet on floor, slightly apart for balance

5. Arm and Hand Position Arms relaxed; elbows naturally close to body
Forearms nearly parallel with slope of keyboard

6. Wrists and Fingers
Fingers curved, tips of fingers resting lightly on keys
Wrists low, but palms of hands not resting on the keyboard or counter
Hands and wrists "quiet," almost motionless

7. Proper Techniques
Wrists off the keyboard/counter

8. Proper Techniques
Fingers near home row keys

9. Proper Keystroking Technique
Use the tips of your fingers to operate the assigned keys
Use a circular, pecking motion (down and inward)

10. Proper Techniques Right little finger on Return
Thumb used on Space Bar

11. Proper Techniques Eyes on copy Key by touch with correct fingering
Key with a smooth rhythm

12. IF YOU DO THIS . . . You will type faster.
You will make fewer mistakes.
You will be able to type longer without getting as tired.
It will be less likely that you will have health problems with your hands and wrists.

13. What Techniques Do You See?

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18. How Important are Proper Keyboard Techniques?

19. How Important are Proper Keyboard Techniques?
Speed
Accuracy

20. IT IS WORTH THE EFFORT!

21. Nadine Bunnell, Keyboarding Specialist
Caropo T. Sindrum
Nadine Bunnell, Keyboarding Specialist
Utah State Office of Education Curriculum & Instruction Applied Technology Education