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MIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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MCSD Computer Curriculum
Keyboarding
Planned Instruction
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Title of Planned Instruction:
Keyboarding |
| Subject Area:
Science and Technology
Grade Level:
9 – 12 |
| Prerequisites: None
Course Description: Keyboarding is taught directly at the
personal computer. This course teaches proper alphabetic and
numeric touch keyboarding skills. Keyboarding applications will
include composing at the keyboard, personal and business letters,
centering exercises, and term paper formatting. Introduction to
Choices computer software is also included. This course is
particularly recommended for college bound students as well as
vocational and business students desiring computer-keyboarding
skills.
Required Time: One Semester
Course Credit: 0.5
Major Text(s) and Resources:
Century 21 Keyboarding and Information Processing
South-Western, ©1997
Names of District Subject Area Curriculum Writing Committee: |
- Cheryl J. Liggett
- John K. Bell
- Marjorie H. McCardle
- Mary A. Ford
- Melody S. Hassinger
- Nicole M. Singer
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- Sandra L. French
- Steven T. Renn
- Tammy A. Matthews
- Virginia Swigart
- Wanda H. McCullough
- Kirk W. McMinn
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| Date of Board Approval:
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| Course Objectives and
Performance Indicators |
Subject Area: Science and Technology
Strand: 3.7 Technological Devices
Grade/Course: Keyboarding |
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Grade Level
Objectives |
Performance
Indicators |
Assessments |
| C. |
Apply basic computer
operations and concepts. |
Demonstrate the ability to
launch programs. Recognize and use proper computer terms.
Develop ability to correctly use alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys,
including the use of the ten-key keypad.
Demonstrate proper body and hand position at the computer.
Apply touch keyboarding skills and techniques at acceptable speed (15
wpm minimum) and accuracy. |
--Tests, Quizzes
--Teacher Observation
--Check Lists |
| D. |
Apply computer software to
solve specific problems. |
Demonstrate the ability to
do the following:
save, retrieve, delete, and print documents using common software
commands
format a correctly placed personal and business letter with envelope
key documents requiring vertical and horizontal centering
prepare reports, manuscripts, and term papers using acceptable
format
key sentences and paragraphs applying correct punctuation,
capitalization, and number usage
use basic editing skills such as spell-check and proofreaders’ marks
Develop the ability to do the following:
compose sentences, paragraphs, and documents at the keyboard
proofread and edit copy accurately
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--Projects
--Tests, Quizzes
--Teacher Observation
--Check Lists
--Rubrics |
| E. |
Explain basic computer
communications systems. (Does not apply to this course.) |
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District Recommended Instructional Approaches For
the Course
To Drive Teacher’s Instructional Activities |
- Lecture
- Computer Assisted Instruction
- Textbook Exercises
- Independent Studies
- On-Line Learning
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