KEYBOARDING TECHNIQUE

KEYBOARDING TECHNIQUE

1.    Eyes on the Copy
            Eyes on the handout (paper) or the textbook or  the screen
          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 / Palms of the hands 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
         - Strike Enter key quickly with the right little finger
        -  Shift Keys - uses opposite PINKY (little finger) when keying
- Use only one thumb for spacing 
EXAMPLE:  your Left Pinky will type letters  q a z   Tab Left Shift     
- Tab Key - quick reach with the left little finger

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

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