Basic Skills: Keyboarding

Syllabus

Mrs. Audrey Hannaford

Homework Hotline: 765-751-0629 #658

Email: amerrell@muncie.k12.in.us

Course Description:

This nine week course is designed to teach students the proper use of the keyboard through an introduction to typing. We will primarily be using Microsoft Word and Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 16. Additionally, the understanding of the operation of the computer’s software and hardware are important components of this course. Students will be able to develop their typing skills through a variety of exercises including: dictation, timed typing drills, vocabulary terms, typing from script, and creating a variety of documents. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to type approximately 30-40 words per minute and possess the basic computer skills that will enable them to utilize the computer for other assignments and classes efficiently and effectively.

Textbook(s):

Century 21 Computer Applications & Keyboarding

Applied Computer Keyboarding

Software:

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 16

Microsoft Office

NiceNet.org

Classmarker.com

Objectives:
* Based on the Indiana academic standards for sixth grade basic skills classes.
 

~   Proficiency on the alphabetic keyboard, numeric keypad and special marks of punctuation by using correct keystroke techniques.

~   Proficiency in shifting for capital letters, tabulation, returning and using the other parts of the computer effectively.

~   The ability to correct errors.

~   Format a variety of document styles.

~   To train students in the proper use of Microsoft Office software.

~   The ability to achieve the rate of 30-40 words per minute, with an accuracy of 85%.

Grading:

Your grade will be based upon: technique/participation, twizzlers, class projects and assignments.

Grading Scale:

90% - 100 %  -  A

80% - 89%  -  B

70% - 79%  -  C

60% - 69%  -  D

59% and below  -  F

Dear Parent or Guardian:

Hello! My name is Audrey Hannaford, and I am your student's 6th grade Keyboarding teacher. I am looking forward to having a positive and productive nine weeks with your child in my class. If you have any questions about the Classroom Procedures or Syllabus, please feel free to call me at 747-5290 or email me at amerrell@muncie.k12.in.us. Please feel free to contact me at any time throughout the term if you have any questions or concerns.

The Classroom Procedures and Syllabus are an important part of classroom management. They explain what will be expected of your child academically and behaviorally. Please take a few minutes to read through both the Syllabus and the Classroom Procedures and discuss them with your child. We have also discussed the Syllabus and Classroom Procedures in class. After reading them, please sign this form acknowledging your reading and discussion with your child.

This signed form will count as the first participation grade for this class. It is due on ___________________. Students who bring back the signed letter by ________________ will receive 5 extra credit points.

I am looking forward to speaking with you throughout the term regarding your child’s progress. It is going to be a great nine weeks!

Thank you,

Mrs. Audrey Hannaford

I have read both the class Syllabus and the Classroom Procedures and discussed them with my child, _______________________. I understand their importance and the grading policy that will be followed.

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