Proper Keyboarding Techniques Why are they SO important
Proper Keyboarding Techniques Why are they SO important?
Why Proper Techniques? Anyone can learn to hunt and peck on their own, but real typing skill depends on PROPER TECHNIQUE. s
Why Proper Techniques? Proper form and technique is more important than speed.
Why Proper Techniques? Proper technique should be mastered before someone can be successful with keyboarding. s
Why Proper Techniques? The quicker you learn proper technique, the quicker you will become an expert at keyboarding.
What is Technique? l l l Sit up straight Body centered to “H” Key with elbows near side Feet placed for balance
What is Technique? l l Fingers curved near home row keys Correct fingering
What is Technique? l Wrists off the keyboard
What is Technique? l l Keep eyes on copy Key with a reasonable rhythm
What is Technique? l Right little finger on Enter l Thumb used on Space Bar
Mastery Technique Levels Mastery –knows the keys and keys by touch. Near Mastery – With more practice, will key by touch. Partial Mastery – looks at the keys most of the time. Minimal Mastery – dependent on looking at the keys.
What Techniques Do You See? Perfect Technique!
What Techniques Do You See? Wrists not flat! Elbows not to sides!
What Techniques Do You See? Wrists not flat! Elbows not to sides! Feet not balanced!
What Techniques Do You See? Great Technique!
What Techniques Do You See? Wrists not Flat!
What Techniques Do You See? Great Technique!
What Techniques Do You See? Wrists not flat!
What Techniques Do You See? Eyes off copy!
What Techniques Do You See? Fingers not on homerow!
What Techniques Do You See? Feet not balanced! Wrists not flat!
What Techniques Do You See? Eyes off copy! Wrists not flat!
What Techniques Do You See? Great Technique!
What Techniques Do You See? Great Technique!
What Techniques Do You See? Great Technique!
The top ten skills to focus on… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Technique Technique
The top ten skills to focus on… 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Technique Speed Accuracy
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