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•Proper keyboarding technique is important because:
1. You will type faster.
2. You will make fewer mistakes.
3. You will be able to type longer without getting as tired.
4. It will be less likely that you will have health problems with your hands and wrists.
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Keyboarding Technique

Published on Nov 18, 2015

This presentation is used to teach correct keyboarding technique. The main points covered are: 1. Sit so your pants pockets touch the chairback (no slumping). 2. Keep your feet flat on the floor 3. Sit one hand span away from the desk 4. Keyboard pulled to the edge of the desk. 5. Maintain a straight spine as if a balloon were tied atop your head, pulling you slightly up.

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Keyboarding Technique

•Proper keyboarding technique is important because:
1. You will type faster.
2. You will make fewer mistakes.
3. You will be able to type longer without getting as tired.
4. It will be less likely that you will have health problems with your hands and wrists.
Photo by filin ilia - aliyo.hu
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WHAT IS IT?

  • how you do something
  • form
  • method
  • style
3.

SHOW ME!

Photo by Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com
4.

WHY IMPORTANT?

  • minimizes errors
  • increases speed
  • minimizes fatigue
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5.

POCKETS

touch the chair-back
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Photo by akeg
6.

FEET

flat on the floor
Photo by bibendum84
7.

KEYBOARD

at edge of desk
Photo by Dave_B_
8.

HIGH FIVE

distance from the desk
Photo by Holtsman
9.

LETTER "Y"

align with center of body
Photo by Leo Reynolds
10.

CURVED FINGERS

strike key with finger tip
11.

INVISIBLE BALLOON

tied atop your head - straightens spine
Photo by EJP Photo

Jody DeLand

http://mrsdeland.weebly.com/