Digital Learning Department

Keyboarding by touch is a necessary requirement in today's technology-driven world. In this course the student will learn the alphabetic keyboard and the self-evaluation technique process to develop a usable skill that can be integrated with other course work to enhance learning. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of ergonomics and the successful development of this skill. Students who follow the procedures and practice each day will begin to develop a useful method of communication.

• The student will be able to key by touch the alphabetic keyboard.
• The student will recognize the relationship between ergonomics and proper skill development.
• The student will be able to equate skill improvement with concentrated corrective practice.
• The student will develop the basis of a life-long skill for personal and career use.

This course helps meet the state minimum requirements of 5.5 elective credits. Please check with your district for more specific requirements.

State Standards and Learning Expectations

Objectives stated within course lessons. Washington State Standards guided the design of the course. Learning expectations are found within the course itself.

EALR 3 READING: The student reads different materials for a variety of purposes.
3.1 Read to learn new information.
3.2 Read to perform a task.

EALR 1 COMMUNICATION: The student uses listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding. The student develops the skills to create and present accurate and effective communication (oral and written) tailored to the specific purpose and needs of the audience.
1.1 Demonstrate the purpose and care of machine components.
1.2 Touch type alphabetic, numeric, and symbol information.
1.3 Demonstrate the ability to use e-mail effectively and appropriately.
1.4 Apply correct grammar and usage rules in the preparation of documents.
1.5 Develop proofreading skills.

EALR 2: The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to determine the correct mathematical process to use for various problem situations and to use formulas when appropriate.
2.1 Operate a ten-key pad by touch.
2.2 Apply ten-key pad skills to accurately solve business math problems.

EALR 3: The student applies basic business knowledge and skills to reason and to solve problems.
3.1 Compose at the keyboard.
3.2 Create, edit, format, backup, save, revise, and print a variety of business documents.
3.3 Demonstrate appropriate techniques on the keyboard.
3.4 Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot typical computer and printer problems.

EALR 4: The student understands how business connects to other subject areas, as well as future career/educational opportunities.
4.1 Demonstrate an ability to use the Internet as a research tool in a highly efficient manner.

Course Outline

 

• Ergonomics
  Activity: Internet search
• Daily procedures
  Activity: Print and read procedures
• Lesson 1 - Home Row
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #1
• Lesson 2 - e and u
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #2
• Lesson 3 - Capitals and Period
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #3
• First Testing Session
• Lesson 4 - r and i
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #4
• Lesson 5 - g and h
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #5
• Lesson 6 - o and v
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #6
• Second Session Testing
• Lesson 7 - t and y
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #7
• Lesson 8 - b and c
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #8
• Lesson 9 - m and n
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #9
• Third Testing Session
• Lesson 10 - p and q
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #10
• Lesson 11 - w and z
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #11
• Lesson 12 - x and apostrophe
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #12
• Fourth Testing Session
• Lesson 13 - comma and ?
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #13
• Lesson 14 - 1 and 2
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #14
• Lesson 15 - 3 and 4
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #15
• Fifth Testing Session
• Lesson 16 - 5 and 6
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #16
• Lesson 17 - 7 and 8
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #17
• Lesson 18 - 9 and 0
  Activity after lesson: Practice Sheet #18
• Sixth Testing Session
• Twelve 3-minute timings - contact instructor for more information
• Projects - will be sent as attachments to student
• Symbols
• Ten-key pad

Course Flow

Students must complete the lessons in the order presented. Each lesson reinforces the skills learned in the previous lesson.

 

Course Work

• All lesson work is completed within the online curriculum, All The Right Type.
• Teacher is able to view all scores earned in Learning Lab, Practice Pavilion, Skill Builder, and Testing Center.
• Remember to refer to the Keyboarding website to know what each lesson contains.
• To successfully complete this class, work through each week of the checklist.

 

Grading Description

 

A = 93 - 100%

A- = 90 - 92.9%

B+ = 87 - 89.9%

B = 83 - 86.9%

B- = 80 - 82.9%

C+ = 77 - 79.9%

C = 73 - 76.9%

C- = 70 - 72.9%

D = 60 - 69.9%

F = 0 - 59.9%

Note: Grades of D are not considered passing for Federal Way Public School students.

 

Grades are updated to the web by 4:00 PM every Tuesday. Be sure to view the teacher notes to know what the codes mean.

Points will be given for completion of:

• Lessons - Learning Lab, Practice Pavilion, and Skill Builder
• Session tests - 1 through 6
• Lesson Student/Adult technique evaluations
• 3-minute timings
• Projects

Points awarded are an average of errors.

• 10 points : 0 - 2 errors
• 9 points : 3 - 5 errors
• 8 points : 6 - 8 errors
• 7 points : 9 - 11 errors
• 6 points : 12 - 14 errors
• 5 points : 15 - 17 errors

Any activity completed with more than 11 errors needs to be reworked. Mastery of skills is the ultimate goal, but a passing grade would be 7 points out of 10.

By turning in work steadily each week, you are given the feedback needed to revise work and the opportunity for additional learning with your teacher which can result in the highest grade possible. The opportunity is lost if you choose to wait until the end of the course to turn in the bulk of your assignments. Your grade will be negatively impacted if you turn in more than one unit's worth of work in a week near the end of the 17-week course. You will have lost the opportunity for revisions, feedback and the one-on-one teaching that you could have had throughout the course. If you have not turned in work each week, your teacher is unable to evaluate your learning and give you feedback in order to give you the opportunity to earn full credit.

Grades are updated to the web by 4:00 PM every Tuesday. Be sure to view the teacher notes to know what the codes mean.

Points will be given for completion of:

• Lessons - Learning Lab, Practice Pavilion, and Skill Builder
• Session tests - 1 through 6
• Lesson Student/Adult technique evaluations
• 3-minute timings
• Projects

Points awarded are an average of errors.

• 10 points : 0 - 2 errors
• 9 points : 3 - 5 errors
• 8 points : 6 - 8 errors
• 7 points : 9 - 11 errors
• 6 points : 12 - 14 errors
• 5 points : 15 - 17 errors

Any activity completed with more than 11 errors needs to be reworked. Mastery of skills is the ultimate goal, but a passing grade would be 7 points out of 10.

Policies and Requirements

Academic integrity is essential to learning. Students are expected to complete their own work. Copying, plagiarizing, cheating or other methods of intentional deception are prohibited and may result in loss of grade or credit for the assignment or the course.

Expectations for assignment and course completion: IA students assume the major responsibility to be self-motivated, and to stay on target with the class. All work for the course must be completed at a passing level to earn credit, and must be completed within the school year or semester time. We expect students to consistently complete assignments for each class each week. Successful students use their class checklists to determine daily and weekly assignment schedules.

By turning in work steadily each week, students are given the feedback needed to revise and the opportunity for additional learning with their teacher resulting in the highest grade possible. This opportunity is lost if students choose to wait until the end of the course to turn in the majority of their assignments. Grades may be negatively impacted if work is submitted in bulk.

E-mail and software agreements: Students agree to maintain electronic integrity and face disciplinary measures if they do not abide by their promise.

Teachers reserve the right to make adjustments to the course content and expectations.

reserve the right to make adjustments to the course content and expectations.

 

 

Expectations

Students taking this class are expected to:

1. Contact their instructor each week by sending in several assignments. This lets the Internet Academy, parents and guardians, the school district, and the state know that students are attending class. It also helps students move at a steady pace toward completing the class in a reasonable amount of time. Students who do not meet this requirement will be withdrawn from the class.
2. Have the computer hardware and software necessary for the class work.
3. Communicate with the instructor in a clear, friendly, courteous manner. This includes signing communications with their full name and the name of the class they are in.
4. Communicate in Standard English. "e-english," the informal, lower-case, run-together communications used in chat rooms, is appropriate for the audiences and purposes of some e-mail. It is not appropriate for communicating with an instructor in class.
5. Turn in original work. Internet Academy teachers monitor for intentional deception through the use of an on-line subscription service and IA email archives. The consequences for intentional deception (copying, plagiarism, cheating, using someone else's work) may result in:
   • No credit for the assignment
   • Parent contact
   • Proctored testing
   • Failing the course
6. Do their very best work at all times.
7. Proceed at a steady pace toward finishing the class.
8. Have fun writing, reading, and learning!!

The instructor of this course is expected to:

1. Know the course material.
2. Communicate at least weekly with students and guardians in a clear, friendly, and courteous manner.
3. Respond to emails within a reasonable amount of time. It is your instructor's goal to answer QUESTIONS and HELP requests within one school day during the school week. Assignments will be graded and returned within three school days of receipt.
4. Be available for meetings and tutorials, and return phone calls promptly.
5. Keep accurate records.
6. Encourage and maintain high standards.
7. Help make learning fun!

Tech Support:

• Tech Help
  • 253-945-2249
  • helpdesk@iacademy.org

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Weekly Contact Requirements: Students are expected to submit work each week following the provided checklist. They are also expected to maintain weekly communication with their teacher, ask for assistance when needed, and respond to e-mails from the teacher. If they are having trouble keeping up with the checklist, they should email their teacher immediately. The teacher is flexible and willing to work with students to meet their needs as they are communicated. If students are unable to meet these expectations, they will be dropped from the class for lack of attendance.