4th grade
Grade Level Standard: 25 WPM
Problem-solving
____Volume doesn't work—check plugs
____Monitor doesn’t work—check power
____Keyboard doesn’t work—check plugs, reboot
____Computer doesn’t work—check power
____Difference between save and save-as
____Learn fifteen basic keyboard shortcuts (Alt+F4, Esc, Ctrl+P,
Ctrl+S, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+Alt+Del, double-click to enlarge
window, Alt+Tab)
____Can’t close a program—Alt+F4
Posture
____Keyboard one inch off edge of table
____Correct posture--legs in front, body in front, elbows at sides
____Keep feet flat on the floor, body one hand’s width from table
____Sit straight, body centered
____Hands curled over homerow (not flat)
____Fingers rest on home row keys
Keyboarding
____Use proper log-on/log-off procedures.
____Use proper care and handling of keyboard
____Learn difference between backspace, delete
____Understand all keyboard keys
____Use internet-based sites for keyboarding
____Keyboard goal of 25 wpm
____Can touch type all letter keys
____Can compose at keyboard
____When typing, fingers move—not hands
____Adopt a reach with fingers—which keeps hands on home row
____In general, use outside fingers for outside keys, inside fingers for
inside keys
____Compose at keyboard with ease
____Volume doesn't work—check plugs
____Monitor doesn’t work—check power
____Keyboard doesn’t work—check plugs, reboot
____Computer doesn’t work—check power
____Difference between save and save-as
____Learn fifteen basic keyboard shortcuts (Alt+F4, Esc, Ctrl+P,
Ctrl+S, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+Alt+Del, double-click to enlarge
window, Alt+Tab)
____Can’t close a program—Alt+F4
Posture
____Keyboard one inch off edge of table
____Correct posture--legs in front, body in front, elbows at sides
____Keep feet flat on the floor, body one hand’s width from table
____Sit straight, body centered
____Hands curled over homerow (not flat)
____Fingers rest on home row keys
Keyboarding
____Use proper log-on/log-off procedures.
____Use proper care and handling of keyboard
____Learn difference between backspace, delete
____Understand all keyboard keys
____Use internet-based sites for keyboarding
____Keyboard goal of 25 wpm
____Can touch type all letter keys
____Can compose at keyboard
____When typing, fingers move—not hands
____Adopt a reach with fingers—which keeps hands on home row
____In general, use outside fingers for outside keys, inside fingers for
inside keys
____Compose at keyboard with ease