1. Rotation #3 Understanding the QWERTY Keyboard Keyboarding Technique H E O new keys "The name "QWERTY" for our computer keyboard comes from the first six letters in the top alphabet row (the one just below the numbers). It is also referred to as the "Universal" keyboard. It was the work of inventor C. L. Sholes, who put together the prototypes of the first commercial typewriter shop back in the 1860's." Standards: 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.18

2. Why are we doing this? Learning to touch-type is one of the most valuable skills you’ll ever learn. If you want to increase your productivity and have more success, bite the bullet and learn to type properly now! Essential Question: How can learning how to key by touch help me in the future? Rotation 3 Goals: By the end of this rotation you should be able to: Demonstrate correct touch-system techniques for homerow keys and H E O Demonstrate the correct technique while using a keyboard What are the benefits of Good Keyboarding Skills? Learn how to use the drawing toolbar, Bold, Underline, Italic buttons, and format text size and color Why is keyboarding important? Rotation 3 Standards: 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.18

3. Rotation 3 Class 1 TODAY’S AGENDA 1.You don’t need anything today just your computer! 2.Open up your ABC 7 Type today’s school heading Name, date, Teacher’s Name, Gr./Gr. Heading Title: Pages 8-9 Part A Type each line 4 times keeping your eyes on your book! 3.Today we will learn the H E O keys/drawing toolbar 4.Drilling pages 8-9 follow directions 5.Change text color to Green Arial size 14 Bold 6.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6RcjPWWk3Qhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6RcjPWWk3Q Why is keyboarding important for your future? Standards: 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 Today we will learn.. Keyboarding H E O Why is keyboarding important for your future? Keyboarding 1.2 New Keys: H E O

4. Rotation 3 Class 2 TODAY’S AGENDA 1.You will need a pen/pencil and a worksheet from the red star bin. 2.What are the Benefits of Good Keyboarding Skills? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqKm9piu0Ro http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqKm9piu0Ro View the video and fill in the worksheet 1.To view again go to Drill those facts on Mrs. Beck’s webpage 2.Homework: Take a study guide---test the week of September 29 th ! Also online! 3.How can learning how to type help me in the future? http://www.webdesignfromscratch.com/blog/learn-to-type/ 4.Why is proper technique important? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_a7u6xoVBU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_4NvvPKYTs Standards: 1.5, 1.6 Today we will learn.. Why is keyboarding important for your future?

5. Rotation 3 Class 3 TODAY’S AGENDA 1.You don’t need anything today 2.Log on and go to Qwertytown 10 minutes 3.Open up ABC 7 file enter to a new page 1.Review toolbars Turn on “Drawing Toolbar” Demo how this works! 2.Draw using all of the buttons at least once to see how they work! 3.See worksheet at your station. 4. Standards: 1.18, 1.5 Today we will learn.. QWERTY Keyboard

6. Rotation 3 Class 4 TODAY’S AGENDA 1.You will need a worksheet from the red star bin 2.Get an internet connection 3.Click on the pencil link—select the check for understanding drawing toolbar 4.Log in group# last name first initial 5.QWERTYTOWN when you are done! Standards: 1.18, 1.5 Today we will learn.. Drawing Toobar Qwertytown

7. Drawing Toolbar Check for understanding Class #4