Course Syllabus
Keyboarding and Basic Word Processing
Contact Information:
Teacher: Monica Pearce
Email: monicapearce@fcschools.net
Phone: 919-554-4848, extension 402
Students will access course information by clicking on Modules. Students will need their student number and password for NCEdCloud. If you have questions about the student login, please email me.
PARENTS: Use the following directions to create a Canvas Observer Account
- Have your student(s) Generate a Pairing Code (this will be different for each student).
- Go to https://fcschools.instructure.com/login/canvas (bookmark this site so that you can easily access your Observer dashboard for your student(s).
- Click on Parent of a Canvas User? in the upper right-hand corner of the window.
- Complete the required information in the window, which will include inputting the student Pairing Code. Multiple students can be added.
- Go to the Dashboard to see your student(s)' courses.
- Parents can sign into this account to easily access their student's courses within Canvas.
- What can parents view as an Observer?
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KEYBOARDING AND BASIC WORD PROCESSING
Course Descriptions
(Copyright, DPI-BE 6207)
Computer Skills and Applications (Keyboarding Alphabetic Keys - Module 2)
Description:
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.
Computer Skills and Applications (Keyboarding Numbers/Symbols and Numeric Keypad - Module 3)
Description:
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.
Computer Skills and Applications (Keyboarding Building Speed and Accuracy - Module 4)
Description:
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.
Computer Skills and Applications (Word Processing - Basics and Business Correspondence - Module 5)
Description:
This module is designed to teach the basic skills in word processing as well as document formatting rules for letters and tables 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.
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
In our classroom, we are utilizing digital learning tools to enhance student learning experiences. These are valuable resources that will help prepare our students for their futures. Below is a list of digital tools that we use in our classroom. I want you to be aware of the tools I plan on using during this school year.
www.kahoot.com
www.freetypinggame.net/free-typing-test.asp
www.freetypinggame.net/free-typing-lesson.asp
www.freetypinggame.net/play.asp
www.code.org
The digital tools and websites that we access may change throughout the year. If you do not wish for your student to use these tools, please complete THIS FORM and email it to me.
More information can be found on the FCS Technology Department page under Online Educational Resources and Tools.
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WEEK 1 - Topics: Welcome, introductions, school expectations, class procedures, drills and Acceptable Use Policy
WEEK 2 - Topics: Posture, keyboarding technique, home row keys, hand diagrams, work area arrangement
WEEK 3 - Topics: New keys (home row, H, E, I, R), hand diagrams
WEEK 4 - Topics: New keys (O, T, N, G, left shift, period), hand diagrams
WEEK 5 - Topics: New keys (U, C, W, right shift, B, Y, M, X), hand diagrams, gross words a minute (GWAM)
WEEK 6 - Topics: New keys (P, V, Q, comma, Z, colon), hand diagrams, gross words a minute (GWAM)
WEEK 7 - Topics: New keys (caps lock, question mark, backspace, tab, 8, 1)
WEEK 8 - Topics: New keys (9, 4, 0, 5, 7, 3, 6, 2)
WEEK 9 - Topics: New keys (/, $, %, -, #, &, (, )), alphabet soup, Word art
WEEK 10 - Topics: New keys (', ", _, *), alphabet soup, Word art.
WEEK 11 - Topics: New keys (@, +, !, \, =, [, ], >, <), alphabet soup, Word art.
WEEK 12 - Topics: Numeric Keypad (addition, enter, 0, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1, 2, 3).
WEEK 13 - Topics: Numeric Keypad (subtraction, multiplication, division).
WEEK 14 - Topics: Spacing around symbols; symbols; emoticons; formatting and editing.
WEEK 15 - Topics: Formatting and editing; alignment; horizontal and vertical centering; operational keys.
WEEK 16 - Topics: Formatting and editing; letters.
WEEK 17 - Topics: Letters.
WEEK 18 - Topics: Tables.
WEEK 19 - Topics: Tables.
WEEK 20 - Topics: Increasing speed and accuracy.