The Value of Touch Keyboarding
Students introduced to the method of touch keyboarding make substantial progress in the following:
Improvement in language art – reading, spelling, and writing ability
- WHY: Introducing touch keyboarding method enables the student to type faster than they can manually write.
Improvement in
accuracy and speed using the computer as a writing, editing, and computing
tool, thereby maximizing classroom time.
- HOW: Students are able to
write and compose quicker, leaving classroom time for additional
lessons. Teacher can read and
correct work quicker, leaving more time for classroom lessons.
Improvement in
attitude toward writing.
- WHY: Less frustration in looking for keys rather than entering thoughts
and ideas.
Improvement in proper
keyboarding techniques and use of the computer.
- WHY: Reduces the formation of bad keyboarding habits for later word
processing and computer applications.
Improvement in
motivating all students toward doing schoolwork.
- WHY: Students who feel pride in their work and gain confidence improve
their overall attitude toward learning.
Improvement in
creative thought.
- HOW: Students who type quicker than they write can get more ideas and
thoughts on paper, and have more time for editing and revising to improve
their writing.
Improvement in
preparing all students for a technological society.
- LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS: the vast majority jobs have a computing
function to them.
Improvement in
meeting new Department of Public Instruction’s Academic Standards.
- AND: Prepares students to be successful as they progress through the school years, as they meet KUSD proficiency standards.
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