Keyboarding

Keyboarding - A most useful skill!
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 * December 14**

Look at the check list - these are the guidelines to having good typing technique with keying.

bbc.co.uk/schools/typing - keyboarding practice Unit 1, Stage 1 - 3
 * Practice typing using proper technique:**

Answer in an email addressed to ccupole@gmail.com
 * Research**
 * What is ergonomics?
 * How does ergonomics relate to computers and keyboarding?
 * Give an example of an ergonomic product and why someone would buy such a product.


 * Grammar**http://chompchomp.com/exercises.htm
 * Keyboarding Games** - if you finish early play a few practice games

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 * Homework:** Research What is a memo? What is it used for in business?

**December 16**
Practice typing using proper technique: bbc.co.uk/schools/typing- keyboarding practice Unit 2, Stage 4 - 6

Using the Keyboarding Book: (see Mr. Hekeler) • Read p. 59 and take notes on memos • p. 60 Type the memo as formatted. Print and label all parts of the memo, place in notebook • p. 61 Type the two memos on this page – send as attachment to ccupole@gmail.com

Finish any items not finished from Day 1

December 18
Practice typing using proper technique: bbc.co.uk/schools/typing- keyboarding practice Unit 3, Stage 7 - 9

Using the Keyboarding Book page 63 Two memos on this page (email version) send as attachment to ccupole@gmail.com

December 21 & 23
Practice typing using proper technique: bbc.co.uk/schools/typing - keyboarding practice Unit 4, Stage 10 – 12

Using the Keyboarding Book page 64 One memo on page (script text) send as attachment to ccupole@gmail.com


 * __MEMO WRITING ASSIGNMENT__**

You are writing a memo as the manager of Staples. Several customers have returned the new Swingline 8800 stapler. They claim the stapler jams and the spring breaks. You think there is a defect in the product and you are contacting the manufacturer. You are worried about keeping your customers satisfied. Write a memo to your employees telling them to replace OR refund the purchase. They are to give the customer a Bunting 5600 stapler as a replacement stapler. Make sure the employees focus on providing good customer service.

Consider your audience

Read the memo as if you are receiving it. Is the memo: • Clear? Is it understandable? • Concise? Is it short and to the point? • Complete? Does it include all information needed to be effective?

send as attachment to ccupole@gmail.com

Jan 4. Happy New Year!
page 23 - keyboarding practice using proper technique

Learn to take a Typing Timing [] Using Book p. 23

Record your timings- []

Review past assignments, use check list to determine what you need to complete.

Homework: Organizing a Paragraph worksheet

**Jan. 8**
DO NOW:Determine the subject of the memos

Review Memo purpose and structure

Work on completing checklist assignments

Homework - Communications - Memos worksheet