KEYBOARDING+.+.+.++And+More

Today, efficient keyboard and computer operation is a necessary skill for the majority of occupations. Keyboarding is an expected tool and is considered as important a skill as being able to print and write well. For approximately five weeks students will learn touch typing. Programs used in class are: ¨ **[|Typing Club]** (warriors.typingclub.com)- gives instant feedback about accuracy and speed during each lesson. ¨ [|**Nitro Type**](nitrotype.com) - improves typing skills while competing in races with typists from around the world.

The remainder of the nine weeks will be an introduction to Microsoft Office 2010. You will learn how Office 2010 differs from earlier versions of Microsoft Office as you use Word to create short reports, Excel to create spreadsheets and graphs, Publisher to create tri-fold brochures, and PowerPoint to create exciting presentations. Other projects will be created as time allows.

//**__ GAMES: __**// http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/games/game_super_hyper_spider_typer.html Don’t let the spider die! Save him by typing letters and words
 * [|Super Hyper Typer Spider] **

http://www.funtotype.com/game/keyboard-climber Help the monkey get to the top of the forest to east some tasty bananas.
 * [|Keyboard Climber] **

http://www.typeonline.co.uk/typingspeed.php How many WPM can you type? Find out!
 * [|Test your WPM Rate] **

** [|Key Man][|(Pacman)] ** http://www.typingtest.com/games/keyman.html Stay away from the ghosts by moving the KeyMan with the home row keys.

** [|Starkeys] ** http://www.typingtest.com/games/starkeys.html Keep your eyes on the screen and see how fast you can type the stars on the keys.

http://www.freetypinggame.net/play14.asp Race through the desert with your keyboarding skills.
 * [|Desert Typing Racer] **

http://www.freetypinggame.net/play9.asp Stop the invaders by typing words and letters.
 * [|Spacebar Invaders] **

http://library.thinkquest.org/18709/ Choose the keys that you want to practice.
 * [|Computer Circus] **