Grade 2-5 EL: Proper Keyboarding Form - Lesson Activity

Empowered Learner Proper Keyboarding Form

Overview

Directions: Watch the video "The Keyboarding Chronicles" on the projector with your class.  As your teacher pauses after each short segment, use the Student Note Taking sheet to record your observations.

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Let's Review

Proper Keyboarding Form Elements

• Fingers start and end on the home row.
• Fingers return to home row keys during moments of rest.
• Use all your digits (fingers & thumbs)
• Hands on the correct side of the keyboard.
• Eyes on the screen, not on your hands.