Bev Facey Community High

INF2020: Keyboarding

Students enhance their occupational level keyboarding competence of all keystroke functions, using unedited, edited and straight copy material.

Demonstrate proficient keyboarding competence:

1. 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
2. use numeric entry between 100–150 keystrokes per minute using a numeric keypad
   • with a maximum of one uncorrected error
3. 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:

1. proofread and edit

2. minimize errors; e.g., spelling, keystroking, punctuation, spacing, transposition, repetition, omissions

3. use appropriate commands and functions

4. use correct finger and key placement

5. 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
6. 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

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