1. MRS. SEALY | THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Touch Typing Introduction & Techniques

2. Alabama Course of Study Standard 3.) Demonstrate correct data input techniques with acceptable speed and accuracy.  Example: Touch Method

3. Touch Typing What is touch typing?  Touch typing is the ability to type using the correct fingers without looking at the keyboard Why use touch typing?  Touch typing allows you to be more efficient and productive In this class you will work toward typing while using the correct finger positions without looking at the keys while also improving speed and accuracy.

4. Keyboard Layout

5. Home Row

6. Keyboard Arrangement QWERTY The most common arrangement of keys. It is believed that Christopher Sholes created this keyboard arrangement to minimize jamming on early typewriters. The most commonly used letters are in hard to reach spots Some of the longest words typed on a QWERTY keyboard using ONE hand? Stewardesses, Pumpkin, Minimum DVORAK Named after Dr. August Dvorak. It was patented in 1936 Keys are arranged to minimize the distance fingers have to travel when typing. Conclusion Some independent studies have shown no significant improvement in typing speed when using the DVORAK method although some still contest that DVORAK (or other methods) are faster and more efficient.

7. Typewriter keys were connected to metal poles. When striking the keys, the poles would “hammer” the paper.

8. QWERTY vs. DVORAK

9. Ergonomics What is it?  It is the science of designing equipment and workspace for a comfortable and safe working environment.

10. Ergonomics: Body Position Sit up straight, facing the keyboard with your body centered Sit at a comfortable distance from the keyboard and mouse Adjust the height of your seat so that you are comfortably level with the keyboard and mouse Feet flat on the floor, slightly apart

11. Ergonomics: Finger Position Fingers curved and upright Tips of fingers lightly touching keys Hands are still while fingers reach for the keys Wrists and palms are low, off the keyboard

12. Review: Keys to Maximizing Typing Speed Good posture Keep your body centered with the G & H keys Use correct finger placement Keep your eyes on your copy and place your copy where it is easily seen Keep fingers curved

13. The Importance of Using Correct Form Not using correct form when typing (especially when typing for extended periods of time) can cause muscle and joint pain or strain. It is imperative that we always use correct form– not only to maximize speed and accuracy, but to stay safe!

14. Word to the Wise A quote to leave you with… “ I am trying to get the hang of this new fangled writing machine, but I am not making a shining success of it. However, this is the first attempt I ever have made, and yet I perceive that I shall soon & easily acquire a fine facility in its use…One chiefly needs swiftness in banging the keys… ” (Mark Twain ’ s first typewritten letter. December 9, 1874)

15. What’s Next? Go to www.typingweb.com Mrs. Sealy will give you your log in information  Usernames (MOST follow this formula): first initial + last name + class period number + tms  EXAMPLE: Sara Smith is in THIRD period, her username would be: ssmith3tms  Passwords: Four digits you use when logging into the computer (NO “-acs”)  EXAMPLE: Your password is 1234-acs to log into the computers, your Typing Web password is “1234” Start typing lesson 1 (Home Row) using the correct form.