Keyboarding for Modern Typing (Beginners) Ages 5-10
In this 5-week flex course, we will develop typing ability using interactive slides, video instruction, and fun games. We will start with basic 4-letter drills and progress through paragraphs. Some parental assistance required.
Stephanie Newton, BSc
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What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Learners should play suggested typing games several times per week. Midweek drills will also be posted in the Outschool classroom. During week 3, I will ask for a 1-2 min video of the learners' fingers typing during a typing game (so that I can monitor correct finger placement).Assessment
I will be monitoring their letter and word drills which they will type directly onto the interactive slides. We will take a typing speed test in week 5. I will ask them to produce typed sentences and paragraphs. During week 3, I will ask for a 1-2 min video of your fingers typing during a typing game (so that I can monitor correct finger placement).Grading
Cumulative grade upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
This 5-week FLEX (pre-recorded) typing course can be done on the learner’s own time (assignments are posted in the Outschool classroom every Monday at 9am Eastern). PARENTAL GUIDANCE will be necessary (to one degree or another, depending on learner-age and speed with which the learners grasp new concepts). This course is intended to be a “beginners” course for this age group. After this course, the learners can continue to practice the typing games we do in this course and improve accuracy and speed on their own (potentially without further coursework). They can also choose to take my 8-week typing/keyboarding course when they are of age (that course is for ages 9-13 and is intended to bring learners from beginners through advanced level). I also have a new Keyboarding 2 class for extra practice. BENEFITS of flex format with Nearpod: *type the drills at your own pace *parents and teachers can monitor activity slides/drills *can break the lesson up as you see fit (doesn't have to be done all in one sitting - just start where you left off in Nearpod) ASSIGNMENTS: *Weekly lesson video (this is me instructing the drills and activities) *Nearpod activity slides/drills (matching games, mini quizzes) *Typing games each week that match the skills taught that week (learners should play games several times per week for practice) SYLLABUS: Week 1: 1. Homerow, space bar, shift keys 2. Homerow letters: ASDFGHJKL;’ 3. Keyboard chart: match fingers with correct keys 4. How to use an “apostrophe” 5. Word drill Week 2: 1. Shift key for capital letters and characters 2. Return/Enter key 3. Review homerow keys: ASDFGHJKL;’ 4. New letter drills: ENUTROCI 5. Word drills Week 3: 1. Caps Lock key 2. Backspace key 3. Review letters: ASDFGHJKLENUTROCI 4. New letter drills: PVWMBY 5. Word drill 6. Sentence drill Extra assignment: send me a 1-2 min video of your fingers typing during a game (so that I can monitor correct finger placement) Week 4: 1. Delete key 2. Review previous letters 3. New letter and character drills: ZQX!.,’@”$#&* 4. Word drill 5. Sentence/character drill Week 5: 1. Numbers: 1234567890 2. Sentence drill 3. Create your own sentences 4. Create your own paragraph 5. Type from dictation (I talk, you type!) 6. Typing speed test
Learning Goals
Students will develop typing accuracy (matching fingers with correct keys) and begin to increase speed. Students will be able to type using 3 types of input: written word, dictation, and their own thought-processes (typing unique sentences and a paragraph). Students will begin to develop memorization of the keyboard so that they can begin to type without looking at the keys. Students will develop foundational typing skills required to further improve after the class is complete.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Keyboard Intro; Letters ASDFGHJKL; Word Drills
1. Homerow, space bar, shift keys
2. Homerow letters: ASDFGHJKL;’
3. Keyboard chart: match fingers with correct keys
4. How to use an “apostrophe”
5. Word drill Lesson 2:
Letters ENUTROCI; Word Drills
1. Shift key for capital letters and characters
2. Return/Enter key
3. Review homerow keys: ASDFGHJKL;’
4. New letter drills: ENUTROCI
5. Word drills Lesson 3:
Letters PVWMBY; Word and Sentence Drills
1. Caps Lock key
2. Backspace key
3. Review letters: ASDFGHJKLENUTROCI
4. New letter drills: PVWMBY
5. Word drill
6. Sentence drill
Extra assignment: send me a 1-2 min video of your fingers typing during a game (so that I can monitor correct finger placement) Lesson 4:
Letter & Characters ZQX!.,’@”$#&*; Word and Sentence Drills
1. Delete key
2. Review previous letters
3. New letter and character drills: ZQX!.,’@”$#&*
4. Word drill
5. Sentence/character drill Other Details
Learning Needs
Drills are broken up with fun Nearpod Interactive Slides! Learners type at their own pace.
Parental Guidance
Parents will need to assist students during week one (to help students understand the technology used in the class and also understand how drills are performed). Some learners will require parental assistance beyond the first week. Parental guidance and consent is required for use of external websites used in this class: typing.com and freetypinggame.net. Learners are not required to make an account on these websites.
Supply List
computer or laptop with a keyboard (no tablets or smartphones) pdf keyboard chart (available upon enrollment)
1 file available upon enrollment
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from The Florida State University
I took a semester-long, comprehensive typing course at the age of 16, and a college level computer course which required learning advanced key-functions. My one-minute speed test result is 72 words per minute and I have had many jobs which require a lot of typing. My mom went to secretarial school in the 60's and she types 90 words per minute! She gave me several “typing class” tips during the development of this class. Thanks, mom! :)
Other teaching experience: certified middle school science teacherReviews
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