Description:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to operate a computer keyboard by touch to enter data with speed and accuracy. 1 hr./wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Identify and operate the basic parts of a computer and printer.
2. Navigate through the windows environment utilizing keyboarding software.
3. Key the alphabetic and service keys by touch.
4. Operate the numeric keypad by touch.
5. Demonstrate proper keyboarding technique.
6. Key 19 WAM with 97 percent accuracy.
7. Proofread and correct keyboarding errors.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Introduction to Computer Equipment
   A. Demonstrate the use and operation of the computer.
   B. Demonstrate the use and operation of the printer.

II. Introduction to Computer Software
   A. Navigate through windows to retrieve keyboarding software.
   B. Enter and access student ID.
   C. Navigate through keyboarding software.
      1. Retrieve student data.
      2. Select lessons to be keyed.
      3. Access reports.
      4. Exit and close software.

III. Alphabetic and Service Keys
   A. Operate and identify the correct location of the alphabetic keys and
service keys.
   B. Demonstrate proper reaches to the alphabetic and service keys.
   C. Develop straight-copy keyboarding skills.
      1. Complete keyboarding software lessons.
      2. Complete correlating textbook keyboarding lessons.
      3. Take timed writings.
   D. Improve keystroking and build skill.
      1. Complete skill building exercises.
      2. Reinforce skill using keyboarding software games.
   E. Print lesson reports.

IV. Punctuation Keys
   A. Operate and identify the punctuation keys. 
   B. Demonstrate proper reaches to the punctuation keys.
   C. Develop straight-copy keyboarding skills.
      1. Complete keyboarding software lessons.
      2. Complete correlating textbook keyboarding lessons.
      3. Take timed writings.
   D. Improve keystroking and build skill.
      1. Complete skill building lessons.
      2. Reinforce skill using keyboarding software games.
   E. Print lesson reports.

V. Numeric Keypad
   A. Operate the numeric keypad.
   B. Identify each new key.
   C. Demonstrate proper key reaches to each number.
   D. Develop keypad skill by touch.
      1. Complete keypad exercises.
      2. Practice correlating textbook keypad lessons.
      3. Take timed writings.
   E. Improve 10 keypad stroking.
      1. Complete numeric keypad lessons.
      2. Use specified reaches and appropriate technique.
      3. Reinforce skill using keypad software game.
   F. Print lesson reports.

VI. Technique and Accuracy Development
   A. Demonstrate proper keyboarding technique.
      1. Use correct posture.
      2. Demonstrate correct hand, wrist, and finger positions.
      3. Develop proper keystroke downward tap.
      4. Develop proper spacebar stroke.
   B. Demonstrate keyboarding fluency and speed.
      1. Use fluid continuous keying.
      2. Set appropriate goals to attain higher speeds.
      3. Take timed writings.
   C. Demonstrate keyboarding accuracy.
      1. Perfect correct reach techniques.
      2. Develop concentration techniques.
   D. Key and analyze timed writings.

VII. Proofreading
   A. Identify and locate incorrect keystrokes in keyed copy.
   B. Correct keystroke errors.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

   Tests                           40% of grade   
   Daily Assignments               20% of grade
   Timings (Speed and Accuracy)    40% of grade 
     Total                        100%   

   Grading Criteria:
   90-100% – A
   80- 89% – B
   70- 79% – C
   60- 69% – D
    0- 59% – F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.