Week 4

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Computer Keyboarding 1 Online
(Specific information is intended as an example only.)

Lesson 9: A-H

Lesson 9-H, 1-Minute Timed Writing
TW Goal: 18/3e
Enrichment & MAP+: Lesson 9 (optional)

See Remediation and Review for details.
Lesson 10: A-I

Lesson 10-I, 1-Minute Timed Writing
TW Goal: 19/3e
Enrichment & MAP+: Lesson 10 (optional)

See Remediation and Review for details.
Technique Check
You must have acceptable technique to pass Keyboarding 1!  If you do not pass this Technique Check, you will be asked to repeat it again after Lesson 20.
(Specific information is intended as an example only.)
  You are required to view Orientation to Technique Checks to understand how to prepare for a technique check and how to use MAP+ and Skillbuilding routines to remediate your keystroking weaknesses.

Orientation to Technique Checks 

After Lesson 10 and/or after Lesson 20, you will schedule a Technique Check with me on campus.
Before you come in for an in-person Technique Check, perform a self-assessment using this form and use the remediation list to resolve any areas of technique that need improvement so that you are prepared to pass your in-person Technique Check.
  I will use the Technique Check Form below to assess your technique as I watch you type the paragraph shown at the bottom of this page. Download these documents to prepare:
 
 
You are required to view Orientation to Skillbuilding and MAP+ to understand how to prepare for a technique check and how to use MAP+ and Skillbuilding routines to remediate your keystroking weaknesses.

Orientation to Skillbuilding and MAP+

You are required to view this presentation to understand how to remediate your keystroking weaknesses using the Skillbuilding, Lessons, and MAP+ routines for unlimited, individualized skillbuilding.

Lesson 11: A-I

Lesson 11-F, Progressive Practice: Alphabet

Read the GDP directions for this new drill carefully. You will take a 1-minute timing to determine your beginning speed. Try to type the 1-minute timing with 3 errors maximum pushing moderately for speed. See Map & Skillbuilding, Progressive Practice: Alphabet or Numbers.

  1. Click the Help icon.
  2. In the new browser window for Instant Help, in the left pane under Sections, click Progressive Practice; in the right pane under Progressive Practice, click View Instructions and read the related information.

Lesson 11-G, Technique Practice: Hyphen

Read the GDP directions for this new drill carefully.
  1. Click the Help icon.
  2. In the new browser window for Instant Help, in the left pane under Sections, click Technique Practices; in the right pane under Technique Practices, click View Instructions and read the related information.

Lesson 11-H, 12-Second Speed Sprints

Read the GDP directions for this new drill carefully. Your skillbuilding efforts are always more effective when you understand and focus on your goals for a particular drill. Enjoy! See Map & Skillbuilding, 12" Speed Sprints.

  1. Click the Help icon.
  2. In the new browser window for Instant Help, in the left pane under Sections, click 12-Second Speed Sprints; in the right pane under 12-Second Speed Sprints, click View Instructions and read the related information.

Lesson 11-I, 2-Minute Timed Writing
TW Goal: 19/5e

  • You will now advance from 1-minute to 2-minute timed writings. Your error limit increases from 3 to 5, which means you are not penalized for making any errors up to 5. Try to type at a steady, comfortable rate as you progress through the first  minute of the timed writing and then to extend that effort for 1 additional minute. Your initial goal should be to maintain the speed and accuracy levels that you achieved on the 1-minute timed writing.
  • After 5 errors, you may correct errors or just try to slow down for control. If correcting errors after you have reached your maximum limit helps you relax, please do so. If correcting errors distracts you or slows you down too much, try to slow down slightly for control. 
Enrichment & MAP+: Lesson 11 (optional)

See Remediation and Review for details.
Lesson 12: A-G

Lesson 12-F, Sustained Practice
 Click here for information on viewing a movie tutorial for Sustained Practice. When you click one of the previous links, a movie should begin playing immediately. Make sure your computer speakers are on and your volume is up.

This is a new type of drill for you. Read the GDP directions for this drill carefully. Your skillbuilding efforts are always more effective when you understand and focus on your goals for that particular drill. See Map & Skillbuilding, Sustained Practice.

  1. Click the icon for GDP 11 Instant Help.
  2. In the new browser window for GDP 11 Instant Help, in the left pane under Sections, click Sustained Practice; in the right pane under Sustained Practice, click View Instructions and read the related information.

Lesson 12-G, 2-Minute Timed Writing
TW Goal: 20/5e
Enrichment & MAP+: Lesson 12 (optional)

See Remediation and Review for details.