Course Syllabus

Class:                   Grade 6 Keyboarding and Basic Word Processing

Teacher:              Tawanna Wheless  

Email:                  tawannawheless@fcschools.net

Phone:                  (919) 496-7700 Ext 113

Course Description: This course is composed of an instructional module designed to provide hands-on instruction in digital literacy.  Additional instruction will cover basic keyboarding skills, computer concepts and software applications such as word processing. Communication skills and basic mathematical concepts are reinforced in this course. (Copyright, DPI-BE 6207)

 (Keyboarding Module 1 – Alpha Keys)

This module is designed to teach basic keying skills, consisting of fluent manipulation of all alphabetic letters. Emphasis is on daily use of a computer system and appropriate software to provide integrated training through a learn/practice/sustain/assess plan of skill building.

(Keyboarding Module 2 – Number/Symbol and Numeric Keypad)

This module is designed to teach basic keying skills, consisting of fluent manipulation of all numeric keys as well as the symbols and the numeric keypad. Emphasis is on daily use of a computer system and appropriate software to provide integrated training through a learn/practice/sustain/assess plan of skill building.

 (Keyboarding Module 3 – Building Speed and Accuracy)

This module is designed to increase keyboarding speed and accuracy when using the touch method. Emphasis is on daily use of a computer system, speed and accuracy skill building techniques and appropriate software to provide integrated training through a learn/practice/sustain/assess plan of skill building.

(Word Processing Basics and Business Correspondence)

This module is designed to teach the basic skills in word processing as well as document formatting rules for letters, memorandums and emails in the business community. Emphasis is on daily use of a computer system and appropriate software to provide integrated training through a learn/practice/sustain/assess plan of skill building.

Supplies:            

  • Three ring binder/paper
  • Earbuds
  • pen/pencil

Grading Percentages:

  • Formative (Classwork, warm-ups)     40%
  • Summative (Test)                               60%

Grade Scale                       

  A= 90-100
  B = 80- 89 
  C = 70-79 
  D = 60-69
  F = 0-5

 

 

Course Summary:

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