Keyboarding Lesson - Period

Students compose cover letters. In this writing skills lesson, students follow the provided steps to write cover letters that introduce them to potential employers.

Students key in the "http://" needed for using the web.

Pupils practice typing numbers on a keyboard. They demonstrate different sequences to help increase their accuracy. They type the numbers forward and backward to focus on accuracy.

Sixth graders reinforce keyboarding skills by playing various games to increase speed and accuracy. Using only assigned finger family keys, they brainstorm and type as many words from those letters as they can in fifteen minutes. As an...

Students use word processing programs to practice typing words in 15 second periods. After 15 seconds, they add another letter to make a new word and type it for another 15 seconds. the activity is designed to increase speed and...

Fourth graders practice typing skills. They select favorite poetry and use word processing technology to type it. Students keep their hand on the home row and say the letters as they type from their written work. They use capitol...

Sixth graders complete many activities and lessons based on a reading of "Call It Courage." They watch the video, complete computer based writing assignments, and prepare writing folders in the art center. They practice their word...

Students drill and practice using the colon and forward slash keys. One drill involves typing "http://" needed for accessing Web sites. They discover how the colon key can be used to create emotional symbols such as smiles or frowns.

Students play the game "Word Association" for keyboarding practice. They use a word processor to discuss keyboarding techniques and posture. Students practice typing in the answers one right after the other for phrases like "macaroni...

Learners demonstrate procedures for opening and closing files. They write a story using Microsoft Word and practice opening, closing and saving the file.