NAME:
Janice Bedell
SCHOOL:
Yukon High School 9/10
CLASS:
Computer Applications
SCHOOL PHONE:
(405) 354-6692, ext. 1726
I have taught for 30 years in the Yukon School District. Previous to that I
graduated from Yukon High School. I am a proud Miller.
Computers are everywhere. We use computers at home, we use computers at
school, and we use computers at work. And because of that, we find people of
all ages, people from all nations, and people from a wide variety of
careers “talking and communicating” with one another. But that communication
can be laborious and ineffective if the user does not have the right tools.
And the first tool for computer usage is basic keyboarding skill, touch
typing and basic computer knowledge—and soon “speak” typing.
We’re sending an enormous amount of e-mail messages—which now also include
graphics and photos. We’re chatting with friends. We’re searching the
Internet for information, and we’re making many purchases via the Internet.
And we’re also storing a lot of critical information electronically.
All of this communicating can be time intensive if you have not mastered the
touch operation of the keyboard—your goal should be 25-30 words a minute.
Once you have that basic skill, you will save time using word processing,
spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and other application programs. You will
also be able to compose at the keyboard. And you’ll take your keyboarding
skill with you into your work and home life.
A basic keyboarding skill gives you control over the most important
communication tool that you will use in the rest of your educational and
work life. Master the basics and continue to develop your skill level—you’ll
find the rewards to be many.
