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Developing Accuracy on Keyboard Lesson PlanDeveloping Accuracy on Keyboard Lesson Plan
Publisher
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Resource Details
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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Internet Access
Year
2017
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Developing Accuracy on Keyboard

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Don't worry, just QWERTY! Pupils work to improve their typing speed and accuracy by completing online drills and charting their progress. Additionally, they create a how-to guide for proper keyboarding techniques. 

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Concepts

data entry, basic computer skills, keyboarding, ergonomics

Instructional Ideas

  • Engage learners in a discussion about which is more important: typing speed or accuracy
  • Share a typing speed infographic

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires computer and Internet access for students

Pros

  • Includes instructional objectives
  • Provides informal and formal assessment options

Cons

  • Recommended Strategies section is incomplete 

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