Digital Literacy Instructional Guide

● Collaborative Learning Environments ● Frequent Evaluations of words per minute

●​ Extension (SALTA): Advanced typing challenges incorporating specialized programming punctuation arrays and complex alphanumerical text strings. ●​ Visual posture posters ●​ Multi-language closed-captioned videos on ergonomic design. ●​ Graphic organizers used to organize keyboarding notes ●​ Pre-teach keyboarding vocabulary with visual representations 6th Grade: Focus is entirely centered on physical home row discipline (A, S, D, F, J, K, L, ;) and posture mechanics, targeting basic motor coordination. 8th Grade: Focus shifts toward achieving net alphanumeric speed gains, precision when reaching for advanced symbols, and self-monitoring tracking data dashboards.

Extension

ML Supports

6th vs. 8th Grade

Resources/ Suggested Lesson(s) ●​ Keyboarding Olympics (Activity) ●​ Sample PowerPoint Lesson (Lesson Sample) ●​ Proper Keyboarding Technique Quizlet (Flashcards) ●​ Keyboarding Evaluation (Flashcards) ●​ Keyboarding Evaluation Checklist (Activity) ●​ Technique Quiz and Rubric (Activity) ●​ Keyboarding Introduction (Lesson Sample) ●​ Keyboarding Choice Board - Google Docs (Activity) ●​ The Importance of Keyboarding for Students (Article) ●​ Typing.com (Website) ●​ Why Technique (Lesson Sample) ●​ Keyboarding Choice Board - Canva (Activity)

Additional resources may be located in the Digital Literacy 26-27 Shared Resource Folder

Recommended Equipment Required Equipment Function: ●​ Computer or Chromebook - Access to online ●​ Headphones

Equipment Options: ●​ Optional: Keyboarding Covers

Skills and Scaffolds