JSS1 Business Studies Lesson Note on Introduction to Keyboarding

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TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO KEYBOARDING

CONTENTS:

(i) Meaning of keyboarding

(ii) Importance of keyboarding

(iii) Correct sitting posture for keyboarding.

(i) MEANING OF KEYBOARDING

Keyboarding is the act of using special machines like typewriter and computer to produce valuable documents in mail-able form. It is also the utilization of a keyboard for computer functions and typing.

(ii) IMPORTANCE OF KEYBOARDING

Importance of keyboarding includes the following:

1. it makes production of documents easier than the use of pen.
2. it provides neater and clearer documents.
3. it provides various job opportunities.
4. It will help and individual develop good communication skill.
5. It would increase individual productivity and thereby increasing business turnover.

(iii) CORRECT SITTING POSTURE FOR KEYBOARDING

Efficiency in keyboarding can be achieved only if a suitable chair and table is used. Each should be placed at the correct height for the typist. For a correct sitting position, the under listed points should be observed:

1. Places your book or the manuscript on the right hand side of the machine or as directed by the teacher or instructor to avoid obstruction.
2. Your fingertips should be placed on the home keys/guide keys; ASDF for the left hand and; LKJ for the right hand
3. Assign numbers to the fingers.
4. Keep your left thumb close to your left first finger.
5. Extend your right thumb so that it is slightly above the Centre of the space bar
6. At this juncture, check you posture
7. Your arms should hang naturally at your sides with elbows well positioned.
8. Hold your head erect facing the book.
9. Hold your shoulder back and relax.
10. Position yourself opposite the ‘j’ key.
11. Straighten your back with your body slopping slightly forward from the hips.
12. Sit in an upright position.
13. Feet should be firmly placed on the floor, preferably with one slightly in front of the other to give balance.
14. Wrist to be kept low and straight.
15. Never type while looking at the keyboard.

FINGER MOVEMENT DRILL (Preliminary Practice): Knowing the finger movement or mastering the finger movement is very important in learning how to type. It is because of this that the preliminary practice of finger movement is important.

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