KEYBOARDING TECHNIQUE

KEYBOARDING TECHNIQUE

1.    Eyes on the Copy
              Eyes on the screen or handout (paper) or the textbook.
          Do not look at your fingers or the keyboard while typing

2.    Fingers on Home Row
            A S D F   J K L ;
          Begin and end all keystrokes at Home Row
          These are the anchor (or base) keys

3.    Fingers Curved
  Not flat
  Tips of fingers resting lightly on keys
        Quickly tap the keys

4.    Demonstrate Correct Posture
          Sit up straight - back against the chair
        Body-centered on the "H" key on the keyboard

5.    Feet on the floor
          FLAT
To help with balance

6.    Wrists Low
          Wrists NOT resting on the keyboard or desk
Wrists not bent UP in the air or DOWN below the table

7.    Keyboard
          Placed at the edge of the desk

8.    Correct Finger Usage
  FINGERS SHOULD BE USED FOR ASSIGNED KEYS
         EXAMPLE:  your Left Pinky will type letters  q a z  
          Left Shift and Tab and CAPS LOCK
          Strike Enter key quickly with the right little finger
         Shift Keys - uses opposite PINKY (little finger) when keying
  Use only one thumb for the Spacebar
    Tab Key - quick reach with the left little finger

9.    Distance from the Keyboard
        Not too close or far away
        Sit 8 to 10 inches away from the keyboard (desk)

10.    Arms
              Properly slanted at your side  (NO chicken wings)

11.    Concentrate / Use of Time
              The student used the entire time provided for
            TypingClub and/or Typing.com website