Keyboarding and Word Processing (1 credit)

Product ID: MSS5

Fulfill your High School Keyboarding and Word Processing requirement at home with training from Penn Foster High School. We’ll guide you through the course with class notes, textbooks and unlimited instructor support. Each lesson has been specifically designed for independent study – you’ll learn Keyboarding and Word Processing in no time.

Course Description
 
Keyboarding (“21st Century typing”) is the fundamental skill required for fast, accurate and effective computer usage in every field from auto mechanics and journalism to retailing and medicine. Word processing functions are used to create, edit, format, save, revise, and print correspondence, reports, articles, term papers, newsletters, Web pages, contracts, manuals, sales literature, and other documents.

• A detailed Study Guide, Keyboarding and Word Processing, contains an introduction to Level 1 and Level 2 of the textbook, plus lesson assignment pages, self-check tests, and a graded exam.
• A Study Unit, PC Basics, explains the basics of computers, input and output devices, the central processing unit, storage devices, the Internet, and software applications. It, too, has a graded exam.
• A second CD-ROM, Keyboarding Pro, Version 3, consists of a tutorial, reinforcement activities, games, a word processor, and movies demonstrating proper posture and keying technique—all designed to help build keyboarding skills on all levels.

Course Objectives
 
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Key alphabetic, number, and symbol keys by touch using appropriate techniques
• Use specialized software (included) to enhance speed and accuracy in keyboarding
• Build keyboarding speed to 40 words per minute (or more) with accuracy
• Explain the impact of computer technology on the workplace
• Discuss the classifications of computers
• Identify major hardware components of a basic PC system
• Describe PC operating system software
• Discuss the main types of applications software used today
• Use basic word processing functions to create, edit, format, save, revise and print
  correspondence, reports, articles, term papers, Web pages, and other documents
• More quickly learn how to use work-related software programs and procedures

Course Outline
 
Level 1: Learning to Operate the Keyboard (Touch System)

Lessons 1 through 25:

• Module 1: Alphabetic keys, space bar, Enter key, shift keys, tab key, and major punctuation keys.
• Module 2: Figure and symbol keys.
  • Modules include Skill Builders and review lessons to provide keyboarding drill practice for improving keying techniques, concentration, production skill, speed, rhythm patterns, and accuracy. Internet Activities section provides skills practice in how to open Web browsers, access Web sites, create bookmarks, set up e-mail addresses, send and receive e-mail, attach and receive documents, etc.

Level 2: Formatting Business Documents (Word Processing with MS Word®)

Lessons 26 through 60:

• Module 3: Introduction; Basics of text formatting and editing.
• Module 4: How to create business letters and envelopes.
• Module 5: Simple reports; report with references;
• Module 6: Basics of tables; Internet activities; Search engines; Yellow Pages; Mapping sites.
• Module 7: Editing reports, letters, and memos.
• Module 8: Tools for creating effective newsletters and electronic communications.
• Module 9: Comprehensive project involving most of the keyboarding and word processing skills.

Modules include Skill Builders and review lessons.

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How it Works
 
After registering for the Keyboarding and Word Processing course, all of your learning materials will be shipped directly to you. If you like, you can also go to our website and download some of your study materials to get a head start. Your learning materials will guide you through the course content, explaining concepts and operations through a series of lessons. After each lesson, you’ll take an exam which you can submit by phone or our website. As you pass each lesson, you’ll proceed to the next topic until you complete the course.

There is one exam that needs to be passed to complete your course in Keyboarding and Word Processing and you’ll have up to 15 weeks to complete the course.
 
Support
If you should ever need help with your studies, you can e-mail or call our instructors who will gladly help you with any questions that you might have.

Study Time
Since there is no set class schedule, you study when and where it’s convenient for you. You can complete your course as quickly as you’d like.

Completion
When you have successfully completed your course, you will receive a letter of completion along with an official transcript listing your completed course(s) and grades. You can apply your course towards our Diploma Program or a diploma from your local High School (be sure to check with your school authorities regarding mandatory attendance policies and whether they agree that the Penn Foster High School Program is acceptable toward the completion of your high school education). 
 
Accreditation
Penn Foster High School is accredited by The Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools; has met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), Washington D.C., and is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools.

Whether you’re looking for accelerated studies or credit recovery, regionally and nationally accredited Penn Foster High School provides the courses you need to complete your High School Diploma.

Product ID: MSS5