1. OBJECTIVE 3.01 Keyboarding Keyboard Layout Arrangement of Keyboard Touch Typing Technique Line Spacing Review Ergonomics

2. What is Keyboarding? The ability to enter text by using the correct fingers without looking at the keys (aka-touch typing). Having adequate keyboarding skills to enable you to use the computer more effectively and be more productive. We will continue to practice and develop your skills; as well as, improve your speed and accuracy.

3. KEYBOARD LAY-OUT

4. The Keyboard LAYOUT The central portion that consists of the alphanumeric keys A smaller section to the right contains the numeric keypad A small set of function and directional keys between the letters and the numeric keypad A row of function keys across the top used for computer commands The most common arrangement of keyboards is the QWERTY keyboard!

5. TECHNIQUE EVALUATION Please note the following suggestions that will help you to become the “type” of touch typist you would like to be. 1. Maintain good posture (sit up straight, feet on the floor). 2. Center body in front of the G/H keys. 3. Wrists low but not touching frame of the keyboard or table. 4.Correct fingering (based on the homerow) with fingers curved and upright. 5. Key at a steady pace. 6. Keyboard aligned with the front edge of the table. 7. Copy at the side of the keyboard. 8. Eyes on your copy (book or screen). 9. Stay on task—concentrate. 10. Follow classroom procedures and maintain a positive attitude.

6. ERGONOMICS The science of designing equip- ment and work- space for a comfortable and safe working environment.

7. ERGONOMIC TIPS Top 1/8 of monitor should be at eye level Elbows & knees should be positioned at 90-110 degrees Sit up straight, but relaxed Sit at least 24 inches away from the monitor Wrists should be in a neutral position while typing or using the mouse Take “frequent” breaks Avoid glare on the computer screen

8. REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES Repetitive Stress Injuries can occur when someone performs a task repeatedly causing the build-up of irritating waste products in the muscles. Examples of the injuries are carpel Tunnel Syndrome and DeQuervain’s Disease.

9. CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME WHAT IS CTS? It is the entrapment of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. CTS occurs due to the swelling of the median nerve or the tendons of the wrist. WHAT CAUSES CTS? It occurs from using the computer for hours without proper body posture and improper techniques. WHAT ARE THE SYMTOMS OF CTS? Pain-Tingling-numbness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers—weakness and swelling of the wrist and hand.

10. DeQuervain’s Disease DeQuervain’s Disease is an overuse injury of the thumb extensor tendons. It often occurs from repetitive tapping of the space bar.

11. OBJECTIVE 3.02 FUNDAMENTAL DOCUMENT PROCESSING Memorandums Business letters Personal Business letters Envelopes Reports and Supporting Documents

20. OBJECTIVE 3.03 PROOFREADING : The process of comparing a copy on screen or paper to the original copy and marking errors for correction. PROOFREADING MARKS: M arks that are used to correct a copy.

21. WAYS TO PROOFREAD Use the software’s spell checker Read on screen Read from a hard copy Switch with a partner

22. PROOFREADING PROCEDURES Use the spell check and grammar feature on your software Proofread the document on screen Preview the document using Print Preview. Check the vertical and horizontal placement as well as the overall appearance of your document. Save the changes to the document and print a hard copy Revise and correct errors if needed. Save the changes and print the final copy of the document.

23. OBJECTIVE 3.04 GWAM: (Gross Words A Minute) the number of key- strokes a typist can make in a timed period. Five characters (letters, numbers, punctuation, spaces, etc.) equal one standard word in keyboarding. To calculate GWAM, divide the total number of words keyed by the number of minutes that the typist was timed! Your goal now is to continue practicing good technique and to improve your speed and accuracy throughout THIS course!