Keyboarding in Today's Classroom
Gale Champion, Editor
editor@glencoe-TechZine.com
In order for students to succeed in Computer Applications and Business classes, students must first know how to key text. Keyboarding is the main input method for computers and with the widespread use of computers by younger students, it will continue to play a dominant role in the classroom. Business and Computer Technology educators have long recognized the value of keyboarding as a basic skill needed by all students to advance to the higher level business and computer courses.This issue of Technology Turning Points emphasizes the importance of keyboarding and how it is evolving. Keyboarding courses are now being taught in the middle and even elementary schools and some schools have started teaching keyboarding courses through online programs.
Check out the Glencoe Web site at www.glencoe.com for more information on traditional and online keyboarding!
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Dr. Jack E. Johnson, Director of Business Education, Department of Management and Business Systems, State University of West Georgia.
In the past few years new technology has dramatically transformed how we teach keyboarding.
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Interviews with Real Teachers: Benefits of Online Keyboarding
Alice Vetter, Vocational Business and Marketing Instructor, Napavine High School, Napavine, WA
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Interviews with Real Teachers: Help Beginning Keyboarding Students Excel
Ann Rosborough, Keyboarding and Computer Applications Teacher, Instructional Technology Department Chair, Decatur Middle School, Indianapolis, IN
Check out how to effectively address different ability levels in your keyboarding class. Ms. Rosborough also provides insight on how to successfully keep your keyboarding students motivated.
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Classroom Tips and Tricks
Story Time
Elizabeth Nilsen, Keyboarding Teacher, Cape Elizabeth High School, Cape Elizabeth, ME
If you are looking for an activity to keep your students motivated, try to get the entire class involved in writing a story.
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Craig Ellison, Computer Teacher, Pepperell Middle School, Lindale, GA
Visit Mr. Ellison’s Web site for teachers, students, and parents.
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Ms. McCabe shares a lesson plan on business letters that she implements in her Keyboarding and Computer Applications class.
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