OFFI279 - KeyboardingAfter successful completion of this course, the student will be able to touch type and use correct keyboard technique. Speed and accuracy development are stressed. All of the work for this course (except tests) may be done outside of class.
| Credits | 1 |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites for this course. You don’t have to know how to use a computer. If you are a new computer user, this course will help you feel more comfortable using a computer for creating documents. |
| Fees | This course has fees totaling $10.00. |
| Instructor | Cathy Sutton |
| Office Technology Classroom | ELB-301 |
| Phone | (410) 772-4876 |
| Email | csutton@howardcc.edu |
Registered Students | Overall Course Objectives | Major Course Topics | Course Format | Orientation | Course Requirements | Materials | Exams |
Registered StudentsImmediately after enrolling, send Cathy Sutton an e-mail at csutton@howardcc.edu; include your name, the semester, the course and section. You will receive specific course instructions the week classes start.
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Overall Course ObjectivesThis course is for students who want to learn or improve their typing skills.
Once you have completed this course you will be able to
- Type the alphabetic keys of a standard keyboard using the touch system.
- Type a minimum of 30 words a minute for three minutes with a maximum of three errors.
- Use the numeric keypad.
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Major Course Topics- Keyboarding techniques
- Alphabetic keys
- Numeric keypad
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Course FormatThis course:
- Is not self-paced. However, you may accelerate your pace so that you may finish the course in fewer than 14 weeks.
- Does not require on-campus meetings. However, this course does require on-campus attendance for tests. Tests may be taken during any open hours in the Office Technology classroom. Please note, however, that all OFFI-279 online students are welcome to come to the Office Technology classroom to do classwork and/or to get personal help from an instructor.
- Does not require real-time chats.
- Uses email for communication.
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OrientationThis course does not have a face-to-face orientation. You will receive detailed course information the week classes start.
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Course Requirements - Review the “Checklist for Registered Students” section of the Distance Learning Homepage.
- Come to the college periodically to take timed writing tests.
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Materials Required:Ober, Scott; Johnson, Jack; and Rice, Arlene. Gregg College Keyboarding: Lessons 1 - 20. Glencoe/McGraw Hill, 2002.
- Buy your textbooks from our online Bookstore, or visit our Bookstore.
Technical Requirements:Review the Technical Requirements link above. The course requires
- Internet Explorer or
- Netscape
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ExamsTimed-writing exams, which have deadlines for completion, must be taken at the college during any open hours in the Office Technology classroom.
