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7th Grade - Information Technology & Communcations

Course Description:  Keyboarding is a one semester course designed to help students develop speed and accuracy by learning touch type operation of the alphanumeric keyboard characters.  Emphasis is placed on the following:  mastery of the keyboard with desirable keyboarding technique, development of speed and accuracy, and proper care of equipment.  Keyboarding is the foundation for developing entry-level skills for business careers.
 Course Objectives: 
  • Establish sound work habits and attitudes.
  • Get familiar with proofreading marks.
  • Learn the alphabetic and numeric keyboard, as well as the symbols.
  • Learn to use word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software and applications
  • ​Identify and create memos, different types of letters, and reports.
  • Learn how to implement everything learned in a job situation.
  • Demonstrate understanding of successful and safe navigation on the internet.

Timed Writing Scale
35+ wpm         105 points Bonus
30 wpm           100 points A+

25-29 wpm      90 points  A-
21-24 wpm      85 points  B
19-20 wpm      80 points B-
16-18 wpm      75 points  C
14-15 wpm      70 points  C-
12-13 wpm      65 points  D
10-11 wpm      60 points  D-
5-9 wpm          55 points  F

​1-4 wpm          50 points  F
This scale will change near end of the Quarter.
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Keyboard Training Site 
Typing.com

Classroom Study Tools

Computer Basics
Unit 1 Vocabulary Study Stack
Unit 3 Vocabulary Study Stack
Business Letter Study Stack
Unit 1 Vocabulary Quizlet
Unit 3 Vocabulary Quizlet
Business Letter Quizlet

Course Syllabus & Arkansas Department Education Course Frameworks

Syllabus
State Frameworks
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