This document provides an introduction to proper keyboarding technique and ergonomics to prevent musculoskeletal disorders when typing. It emphasizes maintaining correct posture with an upright spine, arms relaxed at the sides, and wrists and fingers in a curved position over the home row keys. Following proper form allows for increased speed, accuracy, endurance, and reduces risks of injury when typing. Regular practice is encouraged to build muscle memory.

1. Katy Adams Instructor WELCOME TO Keyboarding/Computer Use

2. Why learn touch keyboarding http://www.keyboard-ergonomics.com/ Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders Neck & Back Pain Arm & Shoulder Pain Carpal Tunnel Become efficient at keyboarding in the workforce.

3. Proper keyboarding technique and ergonomics Ergonomics is the study of fitting the workspace to the worker Correct Posture Correct Arm and Hand Position Correct Key stroking Technique

4. Posture & Ergonomics Spine straight leaning or leaning back slightly Centered in front of keyboard Comfortable distance from keyboard Feet on floor, slightly apart, on decline Correct monitor height

5. Arm and Hand Position Arms relaxed; elbows naturally close to body, this creates a platform of support. Elbows close to body reduces strain on your wrist and fatigue Forearms nearly parallel with slope of keyboard

6. Wrists and Fingers Fingers curved, tips of fingers resting lightly on keys Wrists low, but palms of hands not resting on the keyboard Hands and wrists "quiet," almost motionless

7. IF YOU DO THIS . . . You will type faster. (Speed) You will make fewer mistakes. (Accuracy) PRACTICE – BUILD MUSCLE MEMORY You will be able to type longer without getting as tired. It will be less likely that you will have health problems with your hands and wrists.

8. IT IS WORTH THE EFFORT! YOU WILL NO LONGER BE A HUNT AND PECK TYPIEST ANY MORE!!! practice – practice - practice - practice

9. HOME ROW KEYS ASDF JKL; ENTER Space Bar ( right thumb )