Digital Literacy Instructional Guide

UNIT 1 Unpacked

Keyboarding

PACING

RESOURCES

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A/B Day Schedule: 3 Weeks or as a daily starter

Keyboarding Olympics Sample PowerPoint Lesson

Proper Keyboarding Technique Quizlet Keyboarding Evaluation Flashcards Keyboarding Evaluation Checklist

Semester Schedule: 2 Weeks or as a daily starter

STANDARDS

1: (Keyboarding Efficiency)- Students will enhance keyboarding skills. 1: Students will enhance and demonstrate proper key-by-touch skills and keyboarding techniques. ● Sit up straight. ● Feet flat on the floor. ● Body-centered with the “G” and “H” keys. ● Fingers curved on home row (A, S, D, F, J, K, L;). ● Wrists straight and elbows naturally at sides. ● Correct fingers are used for keystrokes. ● Key by touch (eyes on copy or screen, not on keys). ● Key with a smooth rhythm. 2: Students will learn and demonstrate the benefts of proper touch typing and keyboarding techniques. ● Improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity using the keyboard. ● Reduces repetitive stress injuries (e.g. carpal tunnel, neck strain, back pain).

CONCEPTS (Nouns)

SKILLS (Verbs)

LANGUAGE SUPPORTS

● Proper Posture and Positioning ● Finger Placement and Technique ● Benefts of Touch Typing

● Keyboarding Skills ● Ergonomic Skills ● Technological Skills ● Awareness and Application Skills

● Visual Aides ● Multimedia Resources ● Scaffolded Instructions ● Vocabulary Support ● Language Adaptations ● Interactive Activities

LEARNING PROGRESSIONS

Beginner Level : Introduction to Keyboarding: Teach basic keyboard layout and fnger placement.

● Emphasize sitting posture, foot placement, and hand positioning. ● Practice fnding and using the home row keys (A, S, D, F, J, K, L).