Courses

Status

Open

Estimated Completion Time

16 - 18 Weeks

Overview

Using a special in-house typing software, Simply Type, you will gain typing speed while learning the proper technique to become a keyboarding master. You will learn introductory word processing and electronic presentation skills, as well as learning about computer hardware, the internet, and business application skills to prepare for your future career.

Course Requirements

Required Materials:

An actual keyboard should be used for this course to complete the typing activities. If you are using a tablet or mobile device then it is recommended to purchase a keyboard accessory or use a wireless keyboard.

Major Topics and Concepts

Unit 1: Keyboarding Basics

01.00 Keyboarding Basics Checklist
01.01 The Basics
01.02 Home Row F and J
01.03 Input, Output, Storage, and Memory
01.04 Home Row D and K
01.05 Home Row S and L
01.06 Home Row A and ;
01.07 Computer Maintenance
01.08 Home Row G, H, Enter
01.09 Home Row Review

Unit 2: Internet Smart

02.00 Internet Smart Checklist
02.01 History of the Internet
02.02 Upper Row R and U
02.03 Internet Ethics
02.04 Upper Row E and I
02.05 How the Internet Works
02.06 Upper Row W and O
02.07 Keywords Are Key
02.08 Upper Row Q and P
02.09 Reliable Websites
02.10 Upper Row T and Y
02.11 Upper Row Review
02.12 Internet Smart Discussion-Based Assessment
02.13 Internet Smart Timed Typing Test

Unit 3: Write with Word

03.00 Write with Word Checklist
03.01 Application Software
03.02 Left Shift and M
03.03 Getting to Know Word
03.04 Right Shift and C
03.05 Editing in Word
03.06 Lower Row V and .
03.07 Check and Recheck
03.08 Lower Row X and ,
03.09 Zoom and View
03.10 Lower Row Z and /
03.11 Problem Solving
03.12 Lower Row B and N
03.13 Lower Row Review
03.14 Write with Word Timed Typing Test

Unit 4: Present with PowerPoint

04.00 Present with PowerPoint Checklist
04.01 The Point of PowerPoint
04.02 Tab and Caps Lock Keys
04.03 Presentation Power
04.04 Number Keys 4, 5, 6, and 7
04.05 Present Like A Pro
04.06 Number Keys 2, 3, 8, and 9
04.07 Presentation Prep
04.08 Number Keys 0 and 1
04.09 All Together Now
04.10 Present with PowerPoint Timed Typing Test
04.11 Present with PowerPoint Discussion-Based Assessment
04.12 Keyboarding Final Exam

Credits .5

Competencies

Home Row Keyboarding and Computer Foundations
Students will demonstrate an understanding of home row keyboarding and computer foundations by explaining keyboarding ergonomics, describing home row keyboarding techniques, and explaining computer functions and maintenance.
Upper Row Keyboarding and the Internet
Students will demonstrate an understanding of upper row keyboarding and the internet by describing upper row keyboarding techniques, explaining the history of the internet, and describing internet usage.
Lower Row Keyboarding and Word Processing
Students will demonstrate an understanding of lower row keyboarding and word processing by describing lower row keyboarding techniques, and explaining word processing features.
Number Row Keyboarding and Powerpoint Presentations
Students will demonstrate an understanding of number row keyboarding and PowerPoint presentations by describing number row keyboarding techniques, explaining features of PowerPoint presentations, and creating a PowerPoint presentation.

Pre-Requisites

None

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