COURSE TITLE:            Keyboarding Wheel

 

TEACHER:               Wilkening

ROOM:                      B3.2

EMAIL:                      Loretta_Wilkening@eu.odedodea.edu

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:    This course uses the MicroType3 software to introduce students to proper keyboarding techniques, including home row, touch typing and proper posture.  In the second half of the quarter, students will be introduced to keyboarding using Microsoft Word. 

 

COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES/STANDARDS:  The goal for each student is to achieve the fastest typing speed with the highest accuracy rate using appropriate typing techniques. 

 

SCOPE & SEQUENCE:  Students will strive to complete at least one MicroType3 lesson per class period. 

 

CONTINUOUS SCHOOL PROGRESS:  AFNORTH International Middle/High School’s CSP (Continuous School Progress) goal is, “All students will improve their written communication skills across the curriculum.” The 6 + 1 trait is the model selected to improve school-wide writing in all subject areas. The 6+1 Trait writing framework is a powerful way to learn and use a common language to refer to characteristics of writing as well as establish a common vision of what “strong” writing looks like. Teachers and students will use the 6+1 Trait model to identify areas of strength and weakness as they continue to strive towards continued writing improvement. Success of all students requires that the 6 + 1 Trait become a consistent and integral component of each course taught at AFNORTH International Middle/High School. 

 

This course will focus specifically on the “+ 1” of the 6 + 1 Traits, the trait called, Presentation.  Students will learn how to create a typewritten paper that meets the standards of a “5” on the 6 + 1 Trait rubric.  Emphasis will be placed on the general appearance of the paper, including font selection, headings and margins.

 

COURSE GRADING/ASSESSMENT: 

Excellent

A+

97 – 100

4.0

 

Daily Work/Participation:

60%

Excellent

A

93 – 96

4.0

 

Excellent

A-

90 – 95

4.0

 

Completion of (5) timed typing assessments

40%

Above Average

B+

87 – 89

3.0

 

Above Average

B

83 – 86

3.0

 

 

 

Above Average

B-

80 – 82

3.0

 

Average

C+

77 – 79

2.0

 

 

 

Average

C

73 – 76

2.0

 

Average

C-

70 – 72

2.0

 

 

 

Below Average

D+

67 – 69

1.0

 

Total

100%

Below Average

D

63 – 66

1.0

 

Below Average

D-

60 – 62

1.0

 

 

 

Failing

F

Below 60

0.0

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                   

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

CONSEQUENCES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE

Arrive to class on time.

After-school detention

 

Be respectful of classmates and teacher.

Disruptive or disrespectful behavior will result in the student being removed from the class and/or call to the student’s parents, parent conferences, discipline referral to administration as appropriate to the level of offense

                                                                         

 

RESOURCES:  Southwest Keyboarding MicroType3 and Microsoft Word                          

                                   

MAKE-UP WORK POLICY:  Students may use seminar time to make up missed work or to catch up on lessons.