- Is keyboarding a required course?
- Why is it recommended that Advanced English I students enroll in Keyboarding?
- What type of equipment is in the computer lab?
- In learning to keyboard, which is more important: speed or accuracy?
- What keyboarding software is used at CHS?
- Should I practice keyboarding at home?
- What keyboarding software should I use?
- What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- What is MOS certification?
- What is CIW certification?
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Is keyboarding a required course?
Keyboarding is highly recommended, but not a required course for
graduation.
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Why is it recommended that Advanced English I students enroll in Keyboarding?
Students in Advanced English I should be enrolled in Keyboarding
simultaneously since several units overlap. Mr. Knox, the Advanced English
I teacher, and Mrs. Cross work together to present units on proper
formatting for reports, outlines, title pages and reports utilizing the MLA
format. Students also learn proper design for Powerpoint presentations that
are used in English as well as World Geography.
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What type of equipment is in the computer lab?
The computer lab has 25 Dell workstations running Windows XP Professional.
Students become familiar with the Office 2003 suite of programs including
Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. Students have access to two laser printers
(black/white and color) and two scanners.
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In learning to keyboard, which is more important: speed or accuracy?
Although everyone would like to be able to type fast, accuracy is more
important. If you can't read what you are typing, it doesn't matter how
fast you are!
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What keyboarding software is used at CHS?
A software program called MicroType Pro is used in Keyboarding and Desktop
Publishing courses. This program allows students to progress at their own
pace. The program is published by Thomson Learning.
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Should I practice keyboarding at home?
Yes--provided you are using the proper technique, which includes NOT
watching your fingers while you type! The more you practice (PROPERLY), the
better you will become!
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What keyboarding software should I use?
No special software is necessary in order to practice keyboarding. Once a
student has learned the proper alphabetic and numeric reaches on the
keyboard, simply open a word processor (like Word or Word Pad), find a book
or newspaper article and begin typing. As you type, work for accuracy and
endurance over several minutes.
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What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that results from improper
positioning of your hands at the keyboard for an extended amount of time.
It comes about from the repetitive motions of typing while not positioned
properly at the keyboard. Students are instructed in the proper placement
of their body while working at the computer.
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What is MOS certification?
MOS stands for Microsoft Office Specialist. Industry-standard tests
administered by Microsoft are available in Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access,
and Outlook. Individuals may sit for any of these exams after paying a fee
of less than $100 per exam. Passing any of these exams is an indication
that the individual is quite proficient in the use of that particular
software program. Currently, Mrs. Cross is MOS certified in Word 2003 and
Excel 2003. Students in Keyboarding and Document Creation/Desktop
Publishing learn many of the skills covered on the MOS exams.
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What is CIW certification?
CIW stands for Certified Internet Webmaster. The CIW certification covers
several exams for individuals interested in the web page design, networking,
and/or computer security career fields. This certification is through
ProSoft Learning. The first exam in the CIW series is the Foundational
exam. This rigorous exam covers Networking, Site Development, and Internet
Fundamentals. There are currently three exams available in the Web Design
track: Foundations, Site Design, and E-Commerce. Currently, Mrs. Cross has
passed the Foundations and Site Design exams and is designated as a CIW
Professional. Students in Web Design cover many of the Site Design
concepts. Additional training is needed in order to cover the Networking
and Internet Fundamental objectives.
