OA101 KEYBOARDING APPLICATIONS

This course is designed for the student who has had little or no keyboarding experience. It is a basic course in which the student will learn the correct typing techniques and keyboard mastery of alphabetic, symbol, and figure characters by touch operating on a microcomputer.


OBJECTIVES

The student will:

• learn computer terms,
• learn how to start and exit a word processing program,
• develop key stroking techniques in learning the location of the alphabetic, figure, and symbol keys,
• learn how to format memorandums, personal/business letters, and reports,
• learn how to center and type text vertically and horizontally on a page,
• develop/improve proofreading skills in error detection and correction,
• increase speed and/or accuracy after practicing assigned drills, and
• develop desirable interpersonal skills, work habits, and attitudes for the work place.

COURSE ACTIVITIES

Students are required to use a microcomputer to complete office application assignments. Formal lectures taken from textbook and other reference books are given. Discussion of the textbook, hands on exercises, written/oral presentations, group and individual activities are all part of the course requirements. Quizzes and tests will be administered periodically to evaluate the student's progress. (Note: Quizzes may or may not be announced). Homework/Class assignments will be given.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND EVALUATION


REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals with disabilities seeking academic accommodations may submit a letter of request within the first two weeks of the semester, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act, Section 504.

The Office of Accommodative SErvices is located in the Student Services & Administration Building, Suite 2139. The Office is open Monday-Thrusday from 9:00-5:00 pm. The Office phone numer is 735-5597 and TDD 734-8324.


ELECTRONIC SOCIALIZING/ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES

Chat, IM, e-mail, or surfing the net is not allowed during the class. To minimize classroom disruptions and protect the integrity of test-taking situations, activated electronic communication devices such as pagers and cellular phones should be turned off.


MAKE-UP POLICY

Students who are absent from class are responsible for the lessons/materials missed. Upon return to the classroom, students are allowed to make up assignments and tests missed within two (2) class meeting days, otherwise no points will be awarded.

Make-up for assignments are to be completed outside of class time and not during the class period. Students are required to arrange for lab time outside of class for completion of assignments.

Make-up for tests will be administered outside of class time. The student will be responsible for scheduling an appointment with the instructor to take the test(s) missed.

No make-ups will be given for any missed quiz. Student must be present during this activity to receive any points.


EMERGENCY POLICY

In the event classes are canceled as a result of a power outage, water outage, bomb scare, typhoon, or other natural disaster, all classes missed will be made up by: (1) extending the class meeting time an additional 15-20 minutes until the contact hours missed are met or (2) scheduling the
class(es) on a Friday or Saturday.


TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLIES

Textbook: Keyboarding & Formatting Essentials: Microsoft Word 2002/Microsoft Word 2003, Lessons 1-60 by Susie H. VanHuss, Connie M. Forde, and Donna L. Woo. 2005. South-Western. Supplies: Two (2) Pocket Folders, Paper, Pen and Pencil, and four (4) 3 ½ inch 1.44 MB Diskettes or Flash Drive.