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Keyboarding is a one-semester course using Pentium processor computers and Windows 2007. Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
    • Demonstrate Virginia's Workplace Readiness Skills in course activities.
    • Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
    • Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
    • Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
    • Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
    • Identify computer system components.
    • Boot, access, and exit operating system and software.
    • Input data and commands using a keyboard and mouse.
    • Key alphabetic, numeric and symbol information using a touch system and correct techniques.
    • Manipulate data/software/operating system using function keys, icons, bars, and pull-down menus.
    • Improve keyboarding techniques, including speed and accuracy.
    • Proofread and edit copy.
    • Key and format letters, reports, outlines, and tables.
    • Maintain workstation, equipment, materials, and supplies.
    • Use electronic help screens, spell check, grammar check, and thesaurus to prepare documents.
    • Investigate careers.
    • Create a portfolio containing representative examples of each type of document produced by the student.

Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to:
    • Be kind and respectful to others at all times
    • Be responsible for their own actions
    • Be respectful to and responsible for equipment and work areas and the classroom in general
    • Be prepared and on task
    • Be trustworthy

Grading Policy
Quizzes, tests and projects will be used during the semester to assess student learning. There will also be timed-writings to evaluate keyboarding speed and accuracy.
    • Assignments 30%
    • Tests/Projects 20%
    • Classroom participation 10%
    • Timed Writings 20%
    • Quizzes 20%

Homework
Practice outside of class is encouraged if you have access to a computer, but not mandatory. There is occasional homework such as studying for quizzes and tests. If a students needs or wants to stay after school or come in early to catch up, talk to me and I will be happy to schedule a time.

Absences
If a student is absent, a list of missed assignments is posted on the board at all times. Assignments will be kept in a central location available to students at all times. It is the student's responsibility to check to see what work is missing and make arrangements for making it up. Students have one day for every day missed to make up work after an absence per Montgomery County Policy.

Late Work
I will accept late work up to three (3) days after the due date--or up to three (3) days after the excused days set forth by Montgomery County Policy for absences. Each late day will reduce the grade by one letter. After three (3) days, the final grade will become a zero.

Supplies
    • Pen/pencil
    • Notebook paper
    • CMS Agenda
    • $1.00 to cover cost of a CD and folder (to be taken home by the student at the end of the semester)

Each student should bring in $1.00 to cover the cost of a folder and a CD, which will be provided. The CD will be used to create an electronic portfolio at the end of the semester. The folder will be kept in the keyboarding room to keep and organize work and notes. These notebooks will be checked periodically throughout the semester for a participation grade. Students need to bring their CMS Agenda, a pencil/pen and paper daily in order to take notes, keep track of upcoming assignments and do class work.

Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any concerns or questions. My e-mail address is jsimmons@mcps.org.

Jamie Simmons
394-2180 (CMS)
Links:
Keyboarding Practice
Typing Tests Online
The History of Typewriters
Stress Reduction & Break Time Activities
Typing Injury Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Spacing Rules
Online Citation Machine
Free Typing Games
Keyboarding Games
Free Typing Games
Jonathan Miles Fingerjig Typing game


Gecawich, Michael. 2002. Games Keyboarding Teachers Play Teaching Business Education Newsletter. Warwick, RI. (pp. 105 - 113).

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