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SEGUNDO HIGH SCHOOL
Course Title: Keyboarding (Computer applications, first
semester)
Department: Business
Grade Levels: 9 – 12
Students are able to acquire
a lifetime skill, which will enable them to manipulate the computer keyboard by
the touch method. They will build their
skill level to between thirty – sixty WPM and will learn to prepare term
papers, business letters, tables, and memorandums using Microsoft Word. Proofreading skills are emphasized and
strengthened. This course is recommended
for college preparation, as well as vocational and personal use. It is also a preparatory class for more
advanced training in the Computer Applications class.
Length: One
Semester
Prerequisite for enrollment: none
Recommendation for
enrollment: interest
Type of Course: Elective
COURSE OUTLINE
Based on ESHS standards
Eagle Expectations that apply:
Integration of Core Knowledge & Critical Thinking
A. Basic Keyboarding Skills (Effective
Communication)
1.
Touch method for
alphabetic keyboard
2.
Figures and
symbols
3.
Speed and
accuracy drills
4.
Document
formatting and proofreading
B.
Typing Letters
(Effective Communication)
1.
Full block style
2.
Modified block
style
C.
Tabulation
Problems (Effective Communication)
1.
Headings and
Subheadings
2.
Columnar headings
3.
Vertical and
horizontal centering
D.
Interoffice
Memorandums (Effective Communication)
E.
Reports and
Manuscripts (Effective Communication)
1.
Footnotes
2.
Bibliography
3.
Title page
F.
Miscellaneous
Business Forms (Effective Communication)
1.
Resume (Personal
Data Sheet)
2.
Itinerary
3.
Agenda
4.
Others
I.
INSTRUCTIONAL
METHODS
A.
Group and
Individual Activities
B.
Lecture
C.
Oral Drill
D.
Guided Practice
E.
Tests and
Evaluations
II.
EVALUATIONS/GRADING
OF STUDENT WORK
A.
Testing
1.
Timed Writings
2.
Students will be
tested in order to verify that they are able to type by the “touch method”
B.
Projects (Must be
mailable quality work)
1.
Letters
2.
Tabulation
problems
3.
Interoffice
memorandums
4.
Miscellaneous
business forms
C.
Number of Warmup
Lines completed for each six week grading period
D.
Class
Participation
1.
The students are
expected to attend class regularly
2.
Students are
expected to participate constructively in classroom activities and to submit
all work on a timely basis
III.
INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS
A.
Lessenberry,
Crawford, Erickson, Beaumont, Robinson, Century 21 Typewriting, First
Year Course, South Western Publishing Company, 1972.
B.
Peters, Championship
Typing Drills, Gregg, 1976.
IV.
CLASS RULES AND
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
A.
All materials
must be brought to class each day
B.
Detention will be
assigned for disruptive behavior, and for each tardy after the third
C.
Students are
expected to remain in their assigned seats and to refrain from all types of
disruptive behavior.
D.
Students are
expected to keep their work station clean and to respect all property of the
school and of others. No food will be
allowed in classrooms.
E.
Assignments must
be submitted on time in order to receive credit. If the student is absent, they must see the
instructor regarding late work.