Purpose: The keyboard is the primary device for inputting data into a computer. Teaching students to enter data accurately and quickly is accomplished with Keyboarding. This course will:

Familarize students with the keyboard layout, alphabetic, numeric, special purpose, and function keys. Give student the opportunity to develop touch keyboarding skills and to integrate touch keyboarding into other subject areas in which keyboards/computers are used. Improve spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, creative expression, handwriting, and fine motor skills. Introduce students to Microsoft Office 2007.

Course Description: The academic focus of the Keyboarding is increasing speed and accuracy while touch keyboarding. Students will also learn business document formatting, MLA reports, tables,

Expectations: Students will follow all district, school and classroom rules.