INF2020: Keyboarding
Students enhance their occupational level keyboarding competence of all keystroke functions, using unedited, edited and straight copy material.
Demonstrate proficient keyboarding competence:
- use text entry between 30–50 words per minute using a keyboard
- with a syllabic index between 1.2 to 1.35
- with a maximum of one uncorrected error
- use numeric entry between 100–150 keystrokes per minute using a numeric keypad
- with a maximum of one uncorrected error
- use touch-keystroke alphabetic, numeric, punctuation and service keys
Self-Evaluation
For each of the following, give yourself mark out of 5 based on your ability to:
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proofread and edit
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minimize errors; e.g., spelling, keystroking, punctuation, spacing, transposition, repetition, omissions
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use appropriate commands and functions
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use correct finger and key placement
- apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- demonstrate good health and safety; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- employ practices that provide security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
- identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities
Competencies
Throughout the course you will also be evaluated on your basic competencies such as your ability to:
- communicate
- manage information
- use numbers
- think and solve problems
- demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
- be responsible
- be adaptable
- learn continuously
- work safely
- work with others
- participate in projects and tasks
- identify short-term and long-term goals
- identify steps to achieve goals