OTEC 111: Keyboarding II is an advanced keyboarding course designed to increase keying speed and accuracy to a minimum of 50 net words per minute on a five minute timing. Students cover the alphabetic and punctuation keys, keyboard numbers, and symbols. Keyboarding software provides immediate feedback and records results. Lessons must be completed successfully within the required accuracy goals before advancement. This course or the equivalent skill is essential for those interested in advancing in an office career.
Prerequisites: Keyboarding I
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 8 |
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| Total Hours | 10 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 10 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- keyboard accurately and proficiently by touch*;
- proofread quickly and accurately;
- apply basic ergonomic principles;
- manage time effectively by setting objectives, organizing, planning, prioritizing, and scheduling activities, routines, and practice;
- assess and analyze personal learning needs, set learning objectives and goals, and formulate plans for implementation;
- work independently and follow written directions; and
- key a minimum of 50 net words per minute with three or fewer errors in a five-minute timing.
Additional Assessment Notes: The course grade is based on five-minute keyboarding timings and graded as follows:
Grading Table
Competency Based
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
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