Keyboarding Syllabus
by Carol Braun
August 22, 2008
SOUTHERN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
115 South 11th
Wymore, NE 68466
402-645-3326
BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Zimmerman—kzimmerm@esu5.org--228-0237 Home (Dean)
School 645-3326
COURSE TITLE: 7th Grade Keyboarding
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS:
1 Student willing and ready to learn—Good Positive attitude!!
2. Loose-leaf notebook paper
3. Good school attendance
4. Good Work Ethic
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Students will be required to complete daily assignments before taking a unit examination.
2. Students must complete all daily and test work as assigned with a grade of 70 percent or above in order to take any further Keying courses.
SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS
a. Passing grade—70 percent or higher based on the handbook grading scale.
b. Integrity—Students stealing mouse balls, cheating, including plagiarism, will result in the student receiving a zero on the assignment(s) or test and will serve detention time according to the instructors decision.
c. Etiquette guidelines—All standard classroom etiquette will be followed. This course
is designed to be a positive interactive experience for all involved. Inappropriate language or comments will result in lowering of grade, detention time, or removal from class.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The student(s) will:
act appropriately in the classroom
learn correct fingering and location of the keys on the keyboard. (alphabetic, numeric, symbols)
use proper techniques
start software packages already installed on the computer
develop rhythm and control in keying process
save documents to server or disk
print to various printers within the building.
learn to use punctuation and tab keys.
use word wrap.
use formatting skills such as alignment, indentations, spacing.
demonstrate the ability to type sentences using correct keyboarding techniques.
be able to compose their thoughts at the keyboard.
use spell/grammar check features.
be able to compose paragraphs using correct capitalization and punctuation.
be able to take timed tests at a minimum of 20 gwam with three errors or less on a three-minute timed writing.
use correct touch method for operating numeric keypad.
learn to type and compose personal and business letters.
learn to type simplified memos.
learn to type unbound reports
develop two PowerPoint presentations.
incorporate computer skills with other subject areas.
produce simple desktop publishing documents.
possibly do simple spreadsheets and databases.
possibly do exercises using handheld computers.
Internet Safety
LATE PAPERS 10 POINT DEDUCTION PER DAY.
• Pre-make up work for activities missing class or student will receive a zero.
• Students are to work on assigned work for Keyboarding and not other subjects during class time.
• Work will be made up between 3:32 and 4.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
1. Lectures and in-class demonstrations with overhead and PowerPoint
2. In-Class practice
3. One-on-One assistance
METHODS OF EVALUATION
--Daily Work --15%
—Techniques --25%
--Timed Writings --20%
--Tests --25%
--Keyboard Fingering Test
--Letters and Memos Test
--Unbound Reports Test
--Work Ethic --15%
Each student starts out the day with five points.
These points include—(1) being to class on time and in your seat,
working when the bell rings, (2) having materials necessary for class,
(3) homework/class assignment done, (4) conduct/behavior in class,
and (5) participation in class discussions. A point will be deducted
for each of these daily tasks a student does not fulfill.
--Semester Test --10%
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Students are to follow the Southern High Technology Policy as stated in the Parent/Student Handbook. It is your responsibility to read the handbook.
Please be responsible for your workstation—Pick up papers, push in chair, and put away books or handouts.
- Daily assignments will be placed in a file folder and handed in daily for checking.
- Techniques observed daily.
- Major tests will be announced.
Your NAME AND PAGE NUMBERS must be placed in the header section of your paper unless directed otherwise OR IT WILL NOT BE GRADED.
Your files MUST be on the server or disk or you will receive a zero and detention time. YOU DO NOT DELETE FILES UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO.
Students will follow Mrs. Zimmerman’s 4 P’S:
PUNCTUAL—One tardy—after that you will serve detention time. You will start with 15 minutes. Additional tardies five minutes add on time.
PREPARED—All materials with you—no going to locker to get materials.
POLITE—Respect to others—FOLLOW THE GOLDEN RULE
POSITIVE—I Can attitude
ABSENCES
It is the student’s responsibility to get class assignments and to completed within two class days of an absence. This must be done before or after school, not during class. DO NOT get behind in this class, as it will put you at an extreme disadvantage.
Pre-make up work for activities missing class or zero
SEMESTER TESTS
All students are required to take a semester test. The semester test will count ten percent of your grade.
Note this syllabus is subject to change by announcement of the instructor.
Keyboarding Syllabus
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