Course Description    Textbook and Materials    Course Objectives    Instructional Methods   
Homework    Academic Honesty    Standards    Timing Grading Scale

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Back to Top

In this course, you will improve your speed and accuracy by learning the touch method for keyboarding. You will learn how to format reports, letters, memorandums, tables, and resumes. You will improve your ability to use the Internet as a research tool. Finally, you will take your PowerPoint skills to a higher level and learn how to incorporate Excel graphs into your work. Knowing how to key efficiently in college is a MUST. No matter what profession you choose, you will be working with computers; therefore, the skills you develop in “Technology & Keyboarding” are a necessity.

TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS: Back to Top

Century 21 Computer Applications & Keyboarding, 7^th Edition, 2002
Authors:  Hoggatt,  Shank, and Robinson

• Three-ring hardcover notebook (at least 1 inch or larger)

• Notebook dividers

• Pen/pencil and paper

 COURSE OBJECTIVES: Back to Top

• Key the alphabetic keys by touch

• Gain familiarity with the touch method on the numeric keys and the 10-key numeric keypad

• Use correct technique at the computer including safety methods to avoid repetitive strain injury

• Demonstrate keyboarding speed and accuracy on straight copy material

• Proofread and correct errors

• Apply punctuation, numeric, and capitalization rules

• Format reports, letters, memos, tables, and resumes

• Utilize various search engines to gain information, screen sources for validity, and cite sources

• Use and understand the features of the word processing software

• Use and understand the primary features of the presentation software

• Use spreadsheet software to create scatter and bar graphs

• Apply ethical policies to the use of technology.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: Back to Top

Teaching techniques used in this class include:

• Use of technology

• Modeling

• Lecture including visual transparencies and handouts

• Cooperative learning

• Guided and independent practice

• Students will work individually on a computer throughout the semester

HOMEWORK: Back to Top

• Computer work is done in the classroom.  If a student does not finish an assignment during class, passes may be issued at the teacher’s discretion for work to be done in the CAI Lab.  Passes can be issued for anyone to work during their study hall and/or lunch period.  NO ASSIGNMENTS FOR THIS COURSE MAY BE DONE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL.

• Late work will be accepted only one day late for half credit.

• If you are absent, it is your responsibility to obtain assignments given. Assignments should be made up within reasonable time after returning to school.

ACADEMIC HONESTY: Back to Top

 Students are challenged to address the academic process enthusiastically, diligently, and most importantly, honestly. It is an expectation that students work to do their best honestly, without cheating or plagiarizing. The integrity of the academic program depends upon an honest approach by our students. It is the responsibility of our students, teachers and administration to protect the integrity of our academic program. Cheating or plagiarizing at any level, at any time, will not be tolerated. 

Violation of academic honesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, and receiving help on a test.  A student found guilty of academic dishonesty is subject to failure for the assignment in question or failure of the course.  Copying another person’s assignment will result in both the copied assignment and the original assignment guilty of academic dishonesty.

STANDARDS: Back to Top

First Nine Weeks

25%    Work/Assignments/Notebook/Tests and Quizzes
40%    Technique (Graded by a series of observations)
25%    Timings/Speed (Average of the 3 best one-minute timings, with 90% accuracy)

            A = 45+
B = 38-44
C = 30-37
D = 25-29

10%    Participation (passes, tardies, computer utilization)

Second Nine Weeks

40%    Work/Assignments/Notebook/Tests and Quizzes
20%    Technique (Graded by a series of observations)
30%    Timings/Speed (Average of the 3 best one-minute timings, with 95% accuracy)

            A = 50+
B = 43-49
C = 35-42
D = 30-34

 10%    Participation (passes, tardies, computer utilization)

Semester Grade

40%    First Nine Weeks
40%    Second Nine Weeks
20%    Final Exam

TIMINGS GRADING SCALE: Back to Top

 Your best three timings for each quarter will be averaged to earn the indicated grade for the timing percentage of your quarter grade.  Refer to the course standards to find the specific percentages.

This page was created by Mrs. Epstein and last updated on 10/26/2006