This is the website we will be using for our Keyboarding Unit. Students will spend the first 10 minutes of class focusing of the skills and techniques that will enable them to develop typing proficiency using alphabet and symbol keys, locate keyboard keys correctly, increase typing speed, utilize keyboard shortcuts to perform a variety of tasks, and differentiate shortcuts unique to Windows and Chrome. Grades and progress reports are provided in the Typing Club program and will be utilized regularly.

The Power Standards covered in this unit are:

The student will be able to use technology systems, digital tools, and applications in a variety of settings.
The student will be able to engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology.

Why is keyboarding so important when today's students are learning to type from such an early age??

Keyboarding, the ability to operate a keyboard efficiently while typing, is an important skill that allows students to write fluently and communicate more effectively, and is critical to success in school, college, and careers in the 21st Century.

(taken from The University of the State of New York State Education Department)

There are many benefits to providing keyboarding lessons for students. Not only does it help to provide crucial technical skills, but also helps to support better learning and career opportunities in the future. (taken from Learning.com's The Importance of Keyboarding for Students)
Why it’s Essential to Teach Keyboarding in Schools – The 4 Top Reasons

1. Keyboarding is Part of the Common Core Standards

2. Keyboarding Helps Students in Computer-Based Assessment

3. Keyboarding Builds Classroom Success

4. Keyboarding for Real-World Success