Title: Improve keyboarding techniques.
Course: Office Specialist I - Preparation (12004-I) > Section: Developing Keyboarding and Computer Skills

Improvement should include techniques such as

- positioning the body
- positioning the feet
- using wrist and finger position
- keyboarding by touch and without pauses
- spacing quickly
- using special keys
- using the mouse
- keeping fingers curved and upright over keys
- keeping eyes on copy and screen as necessary
- entering data by touch at a progressive speed and with progressive accuracy, using
  - untimed and timed practice
  - guided (paced) practice
  - teacher-guided timed drills
  - composition of text
- exploring assistive technologies as necessary.