This document provides instructions for basic typing skills and proper typing technique. It emphasizes that students should sit up straight with their feet flat on the floor, keep their hands relaxed on the home row keys, and focus initially on developing proper technique over speed or accuracy. Wrist injuries are avoided by keeping wrists straight and cushioned. The "QWERTY" keyboard layout and home row keys are explained. Students are assigned a typing practice activity and quiz to reinforce these techniques.

1. 7 & 8 Technology
TYPING SKILLS REVIEW
Mrs. Manion

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1.Computer on table and chair at correct height.

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1.Computer on table and chair at correct height.
2.Sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor.

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1.Computer on table and chair at correct height.
2.Sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor.
3.Long nails are not recommended.

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1.Computer on table and chair at correct height.
2.Sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor.
3.Long nails are not recommended.
4.Hands on the keyboard being careful of wrist
position.
(No “Spiderman” or Dog Paws.”)

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5. Cushion the wrists if necessary to avoid
wrist injury.

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5. Cushion the wrists if necessary to avoid
wrist injury.
6. Hands relaxed and fingers curved over
home row keys.

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5. Cushion the wrists if necessary to avoid
wrist injury.
6. Hands relaxed and fingers curved over
home row keys.
7. Left forefinger on ”F” and right
forefinger on “J” (feel the bumps).

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5. Cushion the wrists if necessary to avoid
wrist injury.
6. Hands relaxed and fingers curved over
home row keys.
7. Left forefinger on ”F” and right
forefinger on “J” (feel the bumps).
8. Try not to look at the keys.

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THE “QWERTY” KEYBOARD AND HOME ROW KEYS

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Avoid Carpal Tunnel Wrist Injuries

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13. Wrist Pads

14. Wrist Pads Can Be Fun!

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GOOD HABITS ARE FORMED NOW
FOR A LIFETIME OF COMPUTING!

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9.Most important goal is technique.

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9.Most important goal is technique.
10.Next is accuracy.

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9.Most important goal is technique.
10.Next is accuracy.
11.Last is speed.

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***technique***
accuracy
speed
Go slowly for now with proper position
to review or retrain any mistakes
you are making.

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TOP TEN GOALS:
1. TECHNIQUE
2. TECHNIQUE
3. TECHNIQUE
4. TECHNIQUE
5. TECHNIQUE
6. TECHNIQUE
7. TECHNIQUE
8. TECHNIQUE

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LATER:
9. ACCURACY
10. SPEED

22. SUCCESS!
Two activities follow….

23. 1. Review & Typing Practice
• Get a copy of the Typing Skills Review Sheet from the
teacher.
• You may also go to www.mrsmanion.com and print a copy
from the Technology section.
• Open Word.
• Type your heading including:
– Full Name
– Grade & Class
– Today’s Date
• Focus on TECHNIQUE and type out a copy of the review
sheet.
• Turn it in for credit. Keep the original & study for the Quiz.

24. 2. Typing Time
• When instructed open Typing Time and
continue working on your skills.
• Ask to print out your assessments and put
your full name on them to turn in for a grade.

25. If you are ahead
• Ask for permission to go to the class webpage
and explore the “Fun Links” section.