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The following may be helpful while you are beginning the class and learning new skills  

Daily Technique Grade

I provide a chart to clearly define technique assessment.
Upper Body Posture
Lower Body Posture
Hand and Fingers

 

 

 

Keyboarding Technique Checklist

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Upper Body Posture:

Students sit up straight. Body is within hand span of keyboard.

                      

Lower Body Posture:

Center body to H key. Feet are flat on the floor for balance.

                      

Hands and Fingers:

Curved fingers over the home keys.

                      

Palm Position:

Keeps palms/wrists off of desk and keyboard.

                      

Eyes:

Keeps eyes on printed copy.

                      

Typing Rhythm:

Keys with a smooth rhythm.

                     
Add Up Overall Scores                      

4 pts=Mastery Level

The student knows the keys and keys by touch.

2 pts=Partial Mastery Level

The student looks at the keys most of the time.

3 pts=Near Mastery Level

With more practice, the student will key by touch

1 pt=Minimal Mastery Level

The student is dependent on looking at the keys.
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