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

2. 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...

3. KEYBOARDING TECHNIQUES
Implement proper keyboarding techniques
1.01

4. 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

5. Perfect Posture

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

7. Your fingers should be…
Rigid
Curved
Straight
Flat

8. 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)

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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...

15. Posture & Technique Rubric

16. 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?

17. Example 1: Alex

18. Example 2: Marty

19. Example 3: Keith

20. Example 4: Jill

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