DYERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Subject: KEYBOARDING _____ Semester

Grade: _____ Year

	TOPIC	ESSENTIAL QUESTION
AUGUST	Maintain the workstation. Keyboard using the touch system.	Why should the keyboard operator learn computer terminology? What ethical issues are involved in using a computerized workstation? Why is it important for the keyboard operator to be able to handle the computer system and related software? How is correct body and hand position important for keyboarding? Why should a person be able to use the touch system for keyboarding?
SEPTEMBER	Prepare business documents. Speed and accuracy.	Why should acceptable standards for grammar, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, and number expression be followed in preparing business documents? Why is it important for the keyboard operator to develop a high level of speed and accuracy? Why does a person need to be able to key mailable copy from rough draft and script copy? Why should the keyboard operator learn to use proofreader marks to edit documents?
OCTOBER	Format text.	Why should the keyboard operator know how to plan and set margins, tab stops, and indents? What types of documents are more attractive with centered text? How do headers and footers improve the appearance of certain documents? What are two advantages of being able to operate the keyboard with speed and accuracy using the touch system?
NOVEMBER	Key business documents.	Why is it important for the keyboard operator to know proper keying and formatting technique for business documents? Name two advantages of being able to compose, key and format information using a keyboard. Why is it important for the keyboard operator to proofread documents for accuracy, content, grammar, spelling, and punctuation?
DECEMBER	Organizational and professional leadership skills.	What are two attributes of an effective leader? How can training in teamwork and conflict resolution be helpful to a person? How can membership in BPA help a student with personal development and improvement?