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Computer (Keyboarding)

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Have your class play a game in which they practice identifying various keys on a keyboard by moving around on a body-sized model keyboard. Kids love this game!

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keyboarding

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keyboarding, college and career readiness
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Resource Details

Grade
K - 6th
Subjects
21 Century Skills
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
Year
1998

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