1st+Year

=1st Year= media type="file" key="final.wmv" This is a 9-week exploratory class where students are provided an opportunity for entering alphabetic information on a keyboard using the touch method of key stroking. Emphasis is placed on proper technique and correct fingering rather than speed and accuracy. Students will also get a brief introduction to the Internet, as well as [|word processing], [|spreadsheet], and presentation software.|word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. **Week 1** – Get to know you Save vs. Save As Creating folders and files Home row GKC sfotware Technique Nimblefingers – lessons 1-4 PAY DAY: [|Free typing games] – home row only 1st finger reaches – notepad 1st finger reaches – [|senselang] 2nd finger reaches – notepad 1st and 2nd finger words – notepad 1st and 2nd finger review PAY DAY: GKC and draw keyboard in Paint 3rd finger reaches – notepad and [|sense-lang] 4th finger reaches – notepad and [|sense-lang] [|Nimblefingers]– complete all beginning lessons PAY DAY - Free typing games [|triathalon] competition Word - formatting documents in Word Inserting pictures in Word PAY DAY: Font race Terminology Moving around Interpreting charts Creating charts – pie, bar and column, line All about me Outline view Inserting clip art [|Internet Safety] List of personal vs private info in Word PBS kids driver’s license [|Create VOKI] regarding advice for students new to Computer Technology. See examples from other students. Create your own survey and chart. Create a PowerPoint for another subject. Practice! Practice! Practice! your keyboarding skills :0)
 * Evaluation [|rubric]
 * Typing [|Games]
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 * Copy and paste your text in the [|chameleon game]for more practice
 * Week 2** - Learn to Type in one week -
 * Week 3** – 1st and 2nd finger reaches
 * Week 4 –** 3rd and 4th finger reaches and shift key
 * GKC shift key lessons**
 * Week 5** – WORD - Warm-up GKC every day
 * Week 6** – spreadsheets
 * Week 7 -** Powerpoints
 * Week 8**
 * Week 9 –** Make-up