AOT 105 – Keyboarding

Information Systems Technology Department

Semester: Fall 2009

Catalog Course Description:

This course emphasizes speed, accuracy, and developing document formatting skills using keyboarding competencies.

Prerequisite(s):

ESL 037 or RDG 032

Credit Hours:

3.0

Departmental Website:

http://www.midalandstech.edu/edu/ed/ISM/CPT/

Instructor:

Jane Napier

Office:

Wade Martin, Room 210

Telephone:

(803) 738-7709

FAX:

(803) 738-7744

E-mail:

napierj@midlandstech.edu

Departmental Assistant:

Kristine Ray Newton

newtonk@midlandstech.edu

Department Chair:

Marian R. Nurse

nursem@midlandstech.edu

Office Hours:

MW: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m Airport Campus CO 134

TTh: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Beltline Campus WM 210

F: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Beltline Campus WM 210

Textbook(s):

Gregg College Keyboarding & Document Processing, Ober, 10th Edition, Glencoe/McGraw Hill Publisher, ISBN 0077212568.

Materials:

Storage Media. A USB (Universal Serial Bus) device is recommended for storage of coursework.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.

Operate the keyboard and number keypad by touch.

2.

Demonstrate speed at a minimum rate of 20 (nwpm) with no more than three errors.

3.

Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques.

4.

Use word processing software to format and edit documents.

5.

Reinforce communication and skill building concepts.

Course Outcomes and Competencies:

Intended Course Outcome:

Student will demonstrate proficiency (operate by touch) in proper keyboarding techniques using a standard alphanumeric keyboard.

Course Competency:

Students will demonstrate proper positioning of fingers, writs, forearm, and back while keying alphanumeric text and symbols.

Performance Measurement Instrument:

AOT 105 students will complete keyboarding tasks demonstrating proper keyboarding techniques which will be assessed using a standardized technique evaluation rubric developed by the AOT keyboarding faculty. The success criteria is 70 percent of students will score 80 or higher on a technique evaluation rubric.

Course Attendance:

Students are expected to attend all class sessions and are responsible for class work, homework, lecture notes, reading assignments, etc. Record keeping for attendance purposes begins the first day the class meets.

Students may not miss more than four (4) days of class. It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of the number of classes missed. If the number of classes missed exceeds the four allowed absences, the student will be dropped from the class and will receive a “W” or “WF” as the final grade based upon the grade status as of the last class attendance.

Please note that there are no excused absences. The four allowed absences are to cover all the circumstances that may arise such as illness, personal issues, or transportation problems that prevent students from attending class. Students are responsible for completing assignments missed as a result of being absent.

Late arrivals and early dismissals disrupt class and interfere with student learning. To eliminate disruptions, students should not be late for class or leave before class has been dismissed. Students arriving after attendance has been taken are marked absent, and they are responsible for making sure that the attendance roster gets changed to reflect the late arrival. Three tardies is equivalent to one absence.

Withdrawal:

Should the maximum allowable absences be exceeded prior to midterm, a "W" will be submitted to the registrar to be recorded on the student's transcript.  Should the maximum allowable absences be exceeded after midterm, a "W" will be submitted to the registrar if the student was passing the course at the time of withdrawal OR a "WF" will be submitted if the student was failing the course at the time of withdrawal.

Course Grading:

The course grade is based on the following components:

Speed (timed writings)	40%
Tests	30%
Technique	10%
Homework	10%
Numeric Keypad	10%

Grading of Speed: The three highest timed writing scores will be averaged, and the speed scale is as follows:

A	30+ nwpm (net words per minute)
B	25-29 nwpm
C	20-24 nwpm

Timed writings for grading purposes must be for three minutes and verified by the instructor. Students should check with the instructor prior to starting timed tests so that she will be available to record the scores. Students must complete 3 three minute timed writings with 20 nwpm or above with no more than three errors in order to pass the course.

Grading of Tests: Students will be given four tests during the semester. The tests will be averaged and graded according to the departmental grading scale listed above.

Grading of Technique: Students must demonstrate their ability to keyboard properly using correct finger reaches and body position (refer to page PH-88 in textbook). The instructor will be constantly observing the students' body and hand positions. Students will be given instructor-initiated technique checks and feedback throughout the semester.

Grading of Numeric Keypad: Students are responsible for completing the numeric keypad exercises in the Irwin (GDP) software. The numeric keypad exercises are located under the Skillbuilding section of the software. If all exercises are done by the deadline, the student will receive a grade of 100. Four points will be deducted for each numeric exercise not completed.

Grading of Homework: Students are to keep up to date with their assignments. Each student begins with a grade of 100 on homework. Two points will be deducted from the homework grade for keyboarding lessons not completed by the due dates and five points will be deducted for lessons not completed.

Grading Scale:

94-100

A

Superior work

87-93

B

Good Word

78-86

C

Average Work

0-77

F

Unsatisfactory Work

Classroom Rules/Other:

Classroom Rules:

1. No eating or drinking.

2. No cell phones or beepers.

3. No iPods, CD players, radios, or other similar devices.

4. No e-mailing, instant messaging, or text messaging.

5. No surfing the Internet.

6. No using the computer while the instructor is addressing the class.

7. No bringing others with you to class.

8. No using the classroom printer for non-related course activities.

Classroom Requests:

1. Be prepared for class.

2. Arrive to class on time.

3. Remain in class until dismissed.

4. Properly identify your paperwork.

5. Be respectful.

Course Topic Outline/Course Calendar with Assignments:

PLEASE NOTE: Should change become necessary, the instructor reserves the right to adjust the requirements, pace, or scheduling of this course. Any change will be announced in class before it becomes effective.

AOT 105 B01 MW SCHEDULE

AOT 105 B02 TTH SCHEDULE