Oa-Kdp-Module 1

OA-KDP (KEYBOARDING AND DOCUMENT PROCESSING)
College of Computer Studies
I. INTRODUCTION
This module introduces keyboarding, ergonomics
and the typing techniques in keyboarding. This
also contains healthy practices and ways on
proper keystroking.
Module 1 II. OBJECTIVES

1. Discuss mission/ vision and policies of the
KEYBOARDING school
2. Explain the course and its
requirement/grading system
3. Discuss the overview of the course and
adoption of flexible learning
4. Discuss the typing techniques and good
ergonomics
5. Discuss the healthy practices and proper
keystroking
6. Identify the parts of the keyboard using a
visual representation
III. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES

Give 5 advantages of keyboarding.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
IV. LESSON PROPER

Vision
The Pambayang Dalubhasaan ng Marilao (PDM) envisions to become one of the premier higher
educational institutions in the region in providing quality subsidized tertiary education and industry
training programs committed to produce competent, competitive, capable, and skillful graduates who
excel in their chosen field.
Mission
Cognizant of the importance of contributing to the realization of national development goals

and right of every citizen to quality education, PDM aims to commit itself to the provision of quality
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education, and mold its students into productive and responsible citizens who are imbued with virtues,
aware of their national heritage and proud of their local culture.
WEEK 1
KEYBOARDING
 The ability to enter text by using the correct fingers without looking at the keys (aka-touch typing).
 Having adequate keyboarding skills will enable you to use the computer more effectively and be
more productive.
THE S.E.C.R.E.T. TO SUCCESSFUL KEYBOARDING SKILL
S - SIT upright, arms and wrists straight.
E - Keep your EYES on the copy.
C - Use CORRECT fingers:
R - Keep a reasonable RHYTHM.
E - Eliminate ERRORS properly.
T - TAP your keys as if they were hot!
Hand Position
 Fingers curved and upright

 Tips of fingers lightly touching keys
 Hands are still while fingers reach
 Wrists and palms are low, off the keyboard
Arm Position
 Hang elbows naturally near the sides of the body

 Hold forearms parallel to the slant of the keyboard
 Align keyboard with the edge of the desk
Parts of the Keyboard
• Esc (escape key) - a key normally in the upper left corner of a keyboard labelled with program
specific functions such as backing out of a menu or cancels or aborts the current operation.
• Function key -any one of several “F” keys on the keyboard that performs a programmable input.
• Main Typing Keypad – the alpha numeric keypad that consists of the letters, numbers and special
characters.
• Spacebar – used to put a space in between letter pairs. Use your dominant thumb for the
spacebar.
• Enter key - Used to move down to a new line. Use your right pinky for the Enter key.
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• Backspace key - Deletes one character to the left of the blinking cursor.
• Alt ( alternate key )- a specific key on a computer keyboard that when pressed in
conjunction with other keys produces a wider range of characters.
• Ctrl ( control key ) - a computer key which changes the meaning of another key
• Shift key -a modifier key on a keyboard, used to type capital letters and other alternate
“upper” characters. There are typically two shift keys, on the left and right sides of the
row below the home row.
• Tab key - a key that, when pressed, moves the insertion point to the next preset marker.
• Caps Lock key - a key which when pressed will toggle characters in upper or lower case
 Cursor and Screen Control keys - these are special keys on computer keyboards that move
the cursor.
• The arrow keys - move the cursor up, down, right, and left.
• Pgdn (page down key) -a key which jumps the cursor a preset amount of distance
towards the bottom of a document
• Pgup (page up key)- a key which jumps the cursor a preset amount of distance
towards the top of a document
• Del (delete key) - a key which moves the cursor one space to the right deleting any
character which might be there.
• Pr Scr (print screen key) - a key which normally captures the current screen to the
clipboard to be pasted into an imaging program
• End - The End key has different meanings depending on which program is running. For
example, it might move the cursor to the end of the line, the end of the page, or the end
of the file.
• Home - moves the cursor to the top left corner of the screen or to the beginning of the file
 Numeric Keypad - A separate set of keys on some keyboards that contain the numbers 0 through
9 and a decimal point arranged as on an adding machine. Numeric keypads make it easier to enter
large amounts of numeric data.
In numeric mode , they represent numbers; in cursor control mode , they are like arrow keys.
Keyboards that support these dual functions contain an additional key that enables you to switch
modes. The name of this key varies -- on many keyboards it is labeled Num Lock.
COMPUTER ERGONOMICS
 Ergonomics is the science of designing a job, equipment and/or workplace to fit the worker. The
goal is to optimize the "fit" between each worker and his or her work environment to optimize
performance and reduce the risk of repetitive strain injuries.
 Computer ergonomics addresses ways to optimize your computer workstation to reduce the
specific risks of computer vision syndrome (CVS), neck and back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and
other disorders affecting the muscles, spine and joints.
 Some experts in this field also use the term "visual ergonomics" when talking about designing a
computer workstation with the goal of preventing CVS.
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Computer and Visual Ergonomics
 Sit so your head and neck are upright and in-line with your torso, not bent down or tilted back.
 Face your computer screen directly. Avoid viewing your screen with your head turned or your
back twisted.
 Keep your elbows comfortably close to your body.
 Use a chair that provides support for your lower back and has a cushioned seat with a contoured
front edge.
 Keep your mouse close to your keyboard so you don't have to reach for it.
 Position your computer displays so the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. This will
allow you to view the screen without bending your neck.
V. PRACTICE EXERCISES
Fill-out the keyboard with its corresponding letter, number or symbols.
VI. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

 https://www.typingtest.com/
VII. ASSESSMENT
(To be given in a separate worksheet)
VIII. REFERENCES
 https://www.webopedia.com/TERM/C/cursor_control_keys.html
 https://www.allaboutvision.com/cvs/ergonomics.htm
 https://www.slideshare.net/abanglingkodmendoza/parts-of-keyboard
 https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/basic-parts-of-a-computer/1/
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OA-KDP (KEYBOARDING AND DOCUMENT PROCESSING)

College of Computer Studies

Module 1 II. OBJECTIVES

III. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES

IV. LESSON PROPER

Cognizant of the importance of contributing to the realization of national development goals

THE S.E.C.R.E.T. TO SUCCESSFUL KEYBOARDING SKILL

S - SIT upright, arms and wrists straight.

E - Keep your EYES on the copy.

C - Use CORRECT fingers:

R - Keep a reasonable RHYTHM.

E - Eliminate ERRORS properly.

T - TAP your keys as if they were hot!

 Fingers curved and upright

 Hang elbows naturally near the sides of the body

Parts of the Keyboard

Computer and Visual Ergonomics

VI. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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