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Keyboarding Using Good Technique

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

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Keyboarding Using Good Technique

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    1. Keyboarding Using Good Technique 5th Grade Ms. Scales

    3. 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

    4. The Keyboard Arrangement

    5. Technique Maintain good posture Keep your body centered with the G/H keys Keep your wrists low but not touching the keyboard or table Use correct fingering based on the home row keys keeping fingers curved and upright Key at a steady pace Keep your copy at your side Keep your eyes on your copy Stay on task and have a positive attitude toward improving your technique

    6. Ergonomics

    7. Ergonomic Tips Top 1/3 of monitor should be at eye level Elbows & knees should be positioned at 90-110 degrees Sit up straight, but relaxed Feet should be supported 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. Body Position Sit up straight, rear to the back of the seat Face keyboard with body centered Sit at a comfortable distance from the keyboard Feet flat on the floor, slightly apart

    9. Arm Position Hang elbows naturally near the sides of the body Hold forearms parallel to the slant of the keyboard Align keyboard with the edge of the desk

    10. Hand Position Fingers curved and upright Tips of fingers lightly touching keys Hands are still while fingers reach Wrists and palms are low, off the keyboard

    11. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    12. DeQuervains Disease

    13. Eyes Off of the keyboard at all times. Either on the screen or what you are typing from.

    14. Keystroking Hold anchors while reaching to the upper and lower keys Fingers are slightly curved over home row position Make quiet, direct reaches with quick return to home row Maintain an even keystroking pace

    15. Correct Fingering Key each key with the correct finger Notice diagonal design of the keyboard

    16. Homerow Keys A S D F J K L ;

    17. Spacing Key the space bar with the thumb of the right hand Sweeping motion, into the palm of the right hand

    18. Line Spacing Review

    19. Shift Shift with the correct finger Hold shift key down while striking key with the opposite hand Immediately return finger to home row after releasing shift

    20. Return/Enter Use little finger of right hand to strike the enter key Immediately return finger to home row after releasing enter Keep j finger anchored

    21. A quote to leave you with

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