Week 3 · 45-60 min
Typing and Keyboard Skills
Week Summary
A quick preview of the main ideas in this week before you begin the slides.
- Keyboard Layout Basics
- Proper Typing Posture
- Common Keys and Shortcuts
- Typing Accuracy vs Speed
Glossary
Review these key terms before starting this week. They are kept simple so students can learn the new vocabulary before moving into the slides.
- Keyboard Layout Basics
- Keyboard Layout Basics
- Proper Typing Posture
- Proper Typing Posture
- Common Keys and Shortcuts
- Common Keys and Shortcuts
Keyboard Layout Basics
Progress
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Build comfort and accuracy typing on a keyboard.
Read one card at a time. Focus on the main idea first, then look at the visual on the right to help it stick.
QWERTY is the most common keyboard layout.
The home row is ASDF for the left hand and JKL; for the right hand.
Fingers return to the home row between keystrokes.
The spacebar is usually pressed with a thumb.
Practice builds muscle memory over time.
Remember
The home row is the anchor for accurate typing.
Keyboard Layout Basics
Slide 1 of 8
Use arrows or dots to move through the lesson
Practice
- Write 2-3 sentences about what you learned this week.
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