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POFT-1329-001 Beginning Keyboarding
Skill development keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents.
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
On Campus Course
11th edition
by Scot Ober, Jack Johnson, and Arlene Zimmerly
McGraw-Hill Higher Education
KIT 1, Lessons 1-60 for Word 2016. Bundle includes textbook, manual, and 2-year access code
ISBN: 978-0077319366
This access is bundled with the textbook at the AC Bookstore. Make sure you have an access code for the software and the Word Manual if you choose to purchase elsewhere.
After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.
The student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the Office Administration Department.
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| CATEGORY | PERCENTAGE WEIGHT |
| Attendance / Participation | 10% |
| Technique | 5% |
| Keyboarding Practice (2 days/week outside of class) |
5% |
| Drills & Lessons (from textbook) | 10% |
| MS Word Assignments | 20% |
| Production Tests | 15% |
| Timed Writings | 10% |
| Timing Benchmark | 25% |
| TOTAL | 100%* |
*Minimum Speed Requirement = 30 words per minute
An important element of this beginning keyboarding course is obtaining a keyboarding speed of 30 word per minute, with 5 or fewer errors, on a 5-minute timed writing assessment. This is a benchmark that truly defines success in this course. Therefore, it is not possible to obtain a grade of “B” or higher unless you also have a timed writing speed of 30 words per minute. If you do not achieve 30 words per minute or higher, you will be assigned a “C” "D" or an “F” in the course based upon the other work completed.
Attendance/Participation
Being present each class period and participating in in-class activities are required elements of the course. Attendance/Participation is worth 10% of the overall course grade.
Technique
Proper technique is crucial for maximizing speed and accuracy. After proper technique has been reviewed, your technique will be regularly assessed by your instructor throughout the course. Technique is worth 5% of the overall course grade.
Keyboarding Practice
Regular and frequent practice (getting those fingers on the keyboard) is going to be key to your success. To encourage this, a grade will be assigned for Keyboarding Practice (2 days/week outside of class). Our class meets two days per week and you are expected to work on coursework independently two days per week. Keyboarding Practice is worth 5% of the overall course grade.
Drills & Lessons
Drills and lessons are assigned each week from the textbook as a method of learning the keyboard and providing practice that assists in developing speed and accuracy. Completion of all drills and lessons is worth 10% of the overall course grade.
MS Word Assignments
Approximately midway through the course, we will begin learning about Microsoft Word and will prepare a variety of memos, letters, tables, and reports. Production of these documents, eliminating errors and following proper procedures, is worth 15% of the overall course grade.
Final Exam
During Finals Week, we will take our final production exam on Tuesday. You will be given a variety of tasks to perform in a limited timeframe, resulting in professional looking documents. The Final Exam is worth 15% of the overall course grade. On Thursday, you will have the opportunity to work on timed writings to improve your speed, if necessary,
Timed Writings
Timed Writings are a regular element of this course and will be taken each class period, starting in Week 3. You should also plan performing timed writings outside of class for additional practice. Built into timed writings are two types of assessments: speed and accuracy. Without accuracy, speed is much less meaningful. Thus, timed writings will always include the qualifiers “with 0-5 errors” or “with 5 or fewer errors”. By the end of the course, you will have taken a number of 5-minute timed writings, as well as some 1-minute and 3-minute timed writings. Completion of all of the required timed writings represents 10% of the overall course grade.
Timing Benchmark
Two of your best 5-minute timed writings will be averaged to determine your Timing Benchmark grade. A score will be assigned based upon the table below. The Timing Benchmark represents 25% of the overall course grade.
| Average Speed of Two 5-Minute Timings | Score |
| 40+ wpm with 0-5 errors | 95 |
| 35-39 wpm with 0-5 errors | 85 |
| 30-34 wpm with 0-5 errors | 75 |
| 21-29 wpm with 0-5 errors | 65 |
| Under 20 wpm with 0-5 errors | 55 |
Attendance: Employees in the business world are expected to be at work promptly each day; therefore, students in office administration courses are expected to be in class promptly each day. This class meets twice per week. Attendance will be taken each class period and an attendance grade will be assigned. In addition, points may be deducted for tardiness.
This calendar represents a planned schedule for the course. However, dates and assignments are subject to change, at the discretion of the instructor. Please attend class regularly and check your student email daily for information about any changes or updates.
| POFT 1329 – BEGINNING KEYBOARDING | ||
| Week | Dates | Topics Covered |
| 1 | March 20 – March 22 |
Introductions |
| 2 | March 27 – March 29 |
Review Lessons 1-5 |
| 3 | April 3 – April 5 |
Review Lesson 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| 4 | April 10 – April 12 |
Review Lessons 11-20 Lesson 25--E-mail message Timed Writings (2-minutes) |
| 5 | April 17 – April 19 |
Lesson 26 and Lesson 27--Business Letters |
| 6 | April 24 – April 26 |
Test 1--Correspondence Review Lesson 31--One-page Report Timed Writings (3-minute and 5-minute) |
| 7 | May 1 – May 3 |
Lesson 32 and Lesson 33--Multi-page reports, proofreader marks Lesson 36, Lesson 37, Lesson 38 and Lesson 39--Tables Timed Writings (5-minute) |
| 8 | May 8 – May 10 |
Test 2--Final--Formatting Review Timed Writings (5-minute) |
| March 19 | Second 8-week Classes Begin |
| March 26 | Census Day for Second 8-week classes |
| March 30--April 1 | Easter Holiday (College closed) |
| May 1 | Last Day to Withdraw from Course |
| May 8 | Final Exam for Course |
| May 10 | Timed Writings |
| May 11 | Commencement--7:00 p.m. |
Social Services Office at Amarillo College
Resources for social services or emergency services for students are available at - http://www.actx.edu/resources/. If a situation arises that interferes with your performance in the class, please notify your instructor and be sure to take advantage of the many resources available through the Social Services Office.
Open Computer Labs
The Business Systems and Emerging Technology Department hosts an open computer lab on the 2nd Floor of the Byrd Business Building. Labs are open 7 days a week. Assistance with this course and/or technical assistance are available in the computer labs.
HELPFUL LINKS
CIS Web Site: http://cis.actx.edu
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AskAC - http://www.actx.edu/contact/- Please contact AskAC for technical help. Contact your instructor for help with this class.
Student Help Center - http://www.actx.edu/ctl/index.php?module=article&id=178- Offers technical help to AC students
Writers' Corner
If you feel you need help organizing and writing course work, check this out:
Writers’ Corner: Tutoring with Pizzazz - http://www.actx.edu/english/index.php?module=article&id=36. Writers' Corner is a great resource for help with writing papers and assignments. They can't help you with the content of your work, but they can help you write your work in the proper format.
AC Distance Education Home Page - http://www.actx.edu/de/- Information on requirements and taking an online course.
Learn about using AC Connect (Blackboard) and using features of our course by reviewing the following tutorials:
Blackboard On Demand Learning Center for Students– http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm
AC Connect Student Resources- http://www.actx.edu/ctl/index.php?module=article&id=222
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