Course description
This is a ‘learn to type' course. In this course students will learn keyboarding techniques using various methods. Keyboarding speed and accuracy will be emphasized. Proofreading and editing documents is covered. Research about repetitive stress injury and proper ergonomics will be included. The student should be able to achieve a speed of 25 to 30 net words per minute. (Note: It is to the student's advantage to aim higher than the minimum of 25 nwpm. Most employers require a greater speed). Course software requires Windows Operating System to be installed.
Course details
Additional information: This course is offered through OntarioLearn. Find out more about OntarioLearn courses and booking your exams.
Textbooks can be purchased from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated.
Required textbook(s):
Textbook title: Keyboarding Course Lessons 1-25 Author: VanHuss, Forde, Woo, Robertson Publisher: Cengage Learning Edition: 20th ISBN: 9781337887571
Host college: LA