Digital Literacy Instructional Guide

Skills:

Scaffolded Learning:

●​ Take active steps to improve keyboarding skills by learning proper techniques and applying them to typing practice. ●​ This can be done through approved typing online resources or typing games to increase speed and accuracy.

●​ Create a chart that tracks my improvement in the course over time. Set goals to improve typing skills and accuracy. ●​ Research what jobs list keyboarding as part of the application process, based on keyboarding skills, to help students become better future employees.

Vocabulary

●​ Accuracy ●​ Alphanumeric ●​ Carpal tunnel syndrome ●​ Ergonomics ●​ Home row ●​ Home row indicators

●​ Key by touch ●​ Muscle memory ●​ Posture ●​ Repetitive stress injury ●​ Typing rhythm ●​ Words Per Minute (WPM)

2026-2027 Suggested Scope & Sequence A/B Schedule

●​ Day 1 - Keyboarding Pre-Test ●​ Day 2 - Introduction to Keyboarding Technique ●​ Day 3 - Keyboarding Application

Semester Schedule

●​ Day 1 - Keyboarding Pre-Test ●​ Day 2 - Introduction to Keyboarding Technique ●​ Day 3 - Keyboarding Application (Part 1) ●​ Day 4 - Keyboarding Application (Part 2) ●​ Day 5 - Flex Day**

** Flex days are designed to provide more support and flexibility to your classroom and needs. This may also be helpful in adapting for 6th and 8th grade differences.