Digital Literacy Instructional Guide

Unit 1

Keyboarding

Pacing

Key Language Usage

A/B Day Schedule: 2 Weeks or as a daily starter Semester Schedule: 2 Weeks or as a daily starter

Narrate Argue Inform Explain

Key Standard(s) Strand 1: (Keyboarding Efficiency)- Students will enhance keyboarding skills. Standard 1 : Students will enhance and demonstrate proper keyboarding skills and keyboarding techniques. ●​ Sit up straight. ●​ Feet flat on the floor. ●​ Body-centered with the “G” and “H” keys. ●​ Fingers curved on the home row (A, S, D, F, J, K, L). ●​ Wrists straight and elbows naturally at sides. ●​ The correct fingers are used for keystrokes. ●​ Key by touch (eyes on copy or screen, not on keys). ●​ Key with a smooth rhythm. Standard 2 : Students will learn and demonstrate the benefits 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).

End of Unit Competency ●​ I can explain how to type and sit up straight.

●​ I can explain how to type with my feet flat on the floor.

●​ I can explain how to type with my body centered at the “G” and “H” keys.

●​ I can explain how to type with my fingers curved on the home row.

●​ I can explain how to type with wrists straight and elbows naturally on both sides.

●​ I can identify the correct fingers used for keystrokes.

●​ I can identify and explain the key-by-touch technique.

●​ I can explain how to type with a smooth rhythm.