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01.00 Use the touch method in operating the keyboard and numeric keypad
Objectives 1.01 Implement proper keyboarding techniques
Proper Postureand Technique
Sit up straight Feet flat on the floor Body centered in front of the computer Elbows naturally by side Fingers curved Wrists low, but not touching the keyboard Quick, snappy strokes
Quick down and in motion of the thumb Right pinky used for the enter key; other fingers
remain on the home row Use the appropriate pinky for each shift key Examine the keyboard carefully to form a mental
picture of the layout. (You will memorize the entire keyboard.)
Proper Posture and Technique--continued
Keep your eyes on the copy (what you are typing from, not the keyboard and your fingers)
Place your fingers on the center of each key with the fingers slightly curved
Strike keys firmly and release them quickly Do not worry about correcting errors when
working on building speed
Proper Posture and Technique--continued
ExpectationPostureTechniqueTouch-methodWork Area
1.01 & 1.02 Vocabulary Words
Space BarEnter / Return KeyQWERTYStandard Keyboarding
WordGWAM
Expectationbelief about (or mental picture of)
the futureanticipation: anticipating with
confidence of fulfillment the feeling that something is about
to happen
Posture
The way the typist sits; the way the typist’s arms, wrists, fingers,
legs and feet are placed
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
Technique
The form and keying style that a typist uses while operating the
Keyboard
Touch-method
To key by touch rather than by the hunt-and-peck method
;
S D
FA
LJ
K
HOME ROW KEYS
The home row keys are: _A_ _S_ _D_ _F_ _J_ _K_ _L _;_Your finger should be lightly touching these keys at all times.
Work area
Arrangement of the keyboard, copy, mouse, and other materials
on the desk
Space Bar
Used to insert spaces between characters.
Space Barleft or right thumb press this key
Enter / Return Key
Used to move the cursor down a line.
Your right pinky finger presses this key and then returns to the semicolon..
QWERTY
The most common arrangement of keyboards is the QWERTY
keyboard.
Standard Keyboarding Word
Five characters or any combination of five characters and spaces.
Gross Word Average Minute
GWAM
GWAM
The number of keystrokes a typist can make in a timed period.
This is calculated by dividing the total number of standard words Keyed by the number of minutes that a typist was timed.
GWAM
If a typist keyed in 75 keystrokes inone minute what is their GWAM rate?If a typist keyed in 75 keystrokes minute what is their GWAM rate?75 / 5 = 15 GWAM
If a typist had a GWAM rate of 12, howmany keystrokes do they average a Minute?
If a typist had a GWAM rate of 12, howmany keystrokes do they average in a Minute?12 X 5 = 60 Keystrokes
Posture and Technique Review
Fingers in keying position are best described as
a. curved.b. straight.c. semi-rigid.d. upright.
Posture and Technique Review
Posture is important to successful keying; the body should be well back in the chair with
a. feet elevated.b. the back fairly straight.c. one arm higher than the
other d. feet hanging loosely.
Posture and Technique Review
When operating a keyboard, wrists should be
a. touching the frame of the keyboard.
b. low but not touching the frame of the keyboard.
c. arched.d. curved over keyboard.
Posture and Technique Review
The best control of eyes while keying involves
a. watching keys most of the time.b. watching screen most of the
time.c. reading copy.d. looking at the copy most of the
time.
Posture and Technique Review
The form and keying style that a typist uses while operating the keyboard is called
a. posture.b. technique.c. touch keyboarding.d. movement.
Posture and Technique Review
The correct keystroking technique is to usea. slow, deliberate strokes.b. slow, down-and-in motion.c. quick, snappy strokes.d. any comfortable stroke.
Posture and Technique Review
Correct keyboarding posture requires that the body bea. reasonably erect in front of the keyboard. b. leaning over the keyboard.c. slightly to the right of the keyboard.d. slightly to the left of the keyboard.
Posture and Technique Review
The enter key is controlled by the
a. left thumb.b. left little finger.c. right thumb.d. right little finger
Posture and Technique ReviewWhen a person is keying copy, the hands and arms shoulda. move forward and back as each key is struck.b. move from side to side as each key is
struck.c. remain relatively stationary as each key is struck.d. be raised and lowered as each key is
struck.
Posture and Technique Review
In proper work area arrangement, the copy should be a. to the right of the monitor and keyboard.b. to the left of the monitor and keyboard.c. directly in front of the keyboard.d. in any position where it can be read.
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