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Keystroke Shortcuts

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Learners edit text on the computer using keystroke shortcuts to maximize their time at the computer, and to cut down their word processing time.

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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
STEM
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
Year
2006
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