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Basic Computer Literacy > Keyboarding
 Using the computer software program FasType for Windows, you will learn the basic skills of touch-typing. If you already know how to type, this course will help you improve your typing speed and accuracy. When you are finished with the course, continue to use FasType for Windows to improve your keyboarding skills with its intermediate and advanced lessons.
This course includes a knowledgeable and caring instructor who will guide you through your lessons, facilitate discussions, and answer your questions. The instructor for this course will be Kathy Van Pelt.
 Kathy Van Pelt has been involved in education for many years, teaching and assisting students with microcomputer application courses. Kathy specializes in Microsoft Office applications, the Windows operating system, and keyboarding. For the past 20 years, she has taught computer courses at a community college, teaching both in the classroom and online. Before that, she spent nine years teaching word processing and business classes at a private business college. She loves being in the ever-evolving educational field, and she's especially excited about the flexibility that online learning offers students.
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Requirements:
Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader) and a Microsoft Windows-based PC (except for Windows Vista).
Whe the class starts, you will be given instructions to download and install a working copy of FasType for Windows. Please do not purchase or download the software from another course.
Note: This course is not suitable for Macintosh users and can not be used with the Windows Vista operating system.
Syllabus:
All courses run for six weeks, with a two-week grace period at the end. Two lessons are released each week for the six-week duration of the course. You do not have to be present when the lesson is released, but you must complete each lesson within two weeks of its release.
A new section of each course starts on the second or third Wednesday of each month. If enrolling in a series of two or more courses, please be sure to space the start date for each course at least two months apart.
| Week One |
| Wednesday - Lesson 01 |
The Home Row keys (asdf jkl;)
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| Friday - Lesson 02 |
Reaches e, i and Enter
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| Week Two |
| Wednesday - Lesson 03 |
Reaches r, and u
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| Friday - Lesson 04 |
Reaches g and h
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| Week Three |
| Wednesday - Lesson 05 |
Reaches t and y
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| Friday - Lesson 06 |
Reaches q, w, o, and p
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| Week Four |
| Wednesday - Lesson 07 |
Reaches c, v, and n
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| Friday - Lesson 08 |
Reaches z, x, b and m
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| Week Five |
| Wednesday - Lesson 09 |
Left Shift Reach
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| Friday - Lesson 10 |
Right Shift Reach
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| Week Six |
| Wednesday - Lesson 11 |
Reaches . (period) , (comma) and ' (quote)
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| Friday - Lesson 12 |
Adding numbers; Adding Shifted Characters (@, #, %, etc.)
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Student Reviews:
"Although I already have beginning keyboarding skills I felt the course was very helpful in some areas that I have trouble with. I like the FastType program. I need help with speed and accuracy and it will help me with that."
"Excellently organized, good program, and excellent instructor. This course was so convenient and met my needs perfectly!"
"I enjoyed the course & felt Kathy did a great job. Her choice of software was excellent. It was easy to comprehend and I will continue to increase my speed. Well worth the time."
"I feel my typing has improved greatly from this course. The Fas-Type program is very user-friendly. Kathy Van Pelt is well versed and knowledgeable"
"I have always had trouble memorizing, but with this course it was just so simple. I really enjoyed this course. I'm 38 and attending college to get a better job. This course was really necessary to help in my college courses. Thank you!"
"I have always wanted to improve my typing skills and I have done so with this class. I will continue to practice! Thank you."
"I really enjoyed this course. Even though I have typed for years, it is always good to go back to the basics to correct bad habits. I like the software and I loved the course."
"I througholy enjoyed the class, and now feel I am well on my way to typing, as opposed to the hunt and peck I have always done. Thank you so very much."
"Thank you, this course helped me with my busy life style. With a husband, kids and a fulltime job this was very convinient for me. I would print a lesson and take the kids to their afterschool sports and was able to keep up with school work and my family life. I would recommend an on line course to all those busy mothers out there."
"This course was perfect! I can finally type! Being proficient at typing will enable me to take more advanced computer courses. I have been severely handicapped by my poor typing abilities until now. Thank you very much for providing such a useful tool."
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