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Keyboarding with Keywords
The keywords applet allows students to learn or practice keyboarding skills. Students learn how to set up their account and basic keyboarding finger placement in class. They practice for two weeks in class while the teacher circulates to reinforce proper finger placement and posture. Then the student can take the NEOS home to continue their practice.
Keyboarding
According to the Louisiana Department of Education....
With guidance and support
from peers and adults,
students develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
Students in first grade should be introduced to the concept of keyboarding, then reinforced in grades 2-4 reaching mastery at grade 5. This includes:
• Use proper posture and ergonomics
• Locate and use letter and number keys with correct left and right hand placement
• Locate and use correct finger for space bar, return key, and shift key
• Gain proficiency and speed in touch typing
• Demonstrate automatically in keyboarding skills by increasing accuracy and speed. (For students with disabilities, demonstrate alternate input