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Keyboarding Question

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian Carmichael May 7, 2009. 13 Replies

 

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Ian Carmichael replied to Patrick Jones's discussion Keyboarding Question
"I see the argument - but I also notice that where there is no 'computer' teacher, often classroom teachers won't integrate technology anyway - and they certainly won't impart the vital disciplines of keyboarding. I'm a big…"
May 7, 2009
Nancy Bosch replied to Patrick Jones's discussion Keyboarding Question
"Agree--our district never hired 'computer' teachers. Our previous superintendent felt strongly that elementary classroom teachers wouldn't integrate technology if there was a 'computer' teacher. There is some truth in that…"
Apr 30, 2009
Lynda replied to Patrick Jones's discussion Keyboarding Question
"Thanks Nancy. One more thing, my school is a lower income school with many students at risk. I have had many students that excelled at keyboarding and that skill may provide them the chance for a better job."
Apr 30, 2009
Nancy Bosch replied to Patrick Jones's discussion Keyboarding Question
"Wow Lynda, what a great foundation you are providing for your kids. If my district did that we could get rid of the Intro computer apps class for 7th graders and move to some really great projects!!"
Apr 30, 2009
Lynda replied to Patrick Jones's discussion Keyboarding Question
"I teach keyboarding to 4-6 graders and see the kids 2-3 times a week for 40 minutes. We use about 25 minutes of that time for keyboarding (total of 45 days for 4th grader and 24 for for 5th and 6th). In my district we use keyboarding books and use…"
Apr 30, 2009
Nancy Bosch replied to Patrick Jones's discussion Keyboarding Question
"Before NCLB, I actually saw more technology skills (including keyboarding) being taught in computer labs. With keyboarding practice (I think it started in 3rd) many kids were typing faster than I do by 4th grade. It does take time and practice but I…"
Apr 30, 2009
Patrick Jones replied to Patrick Jones's discussion Keyboarding Question
"That is an excellent post, you are right. I read a few and it will take some time to digest the rest. In my district, we are pretty mush 2:1 in intermediate and clase to 1:1 in MS. There was discussions of adding keyboarding curriculum for primary,…"
Apr 30, 2009
Nancy Bosch replied to Patrick Jones's discussion Keyboarding Question
"I definately think kids need to know how to type, maybe an 'old school' philosophy but the faster you can get the ideas on paper, the better. As scripted curriculums and high stakes testing takes over I find fewer and fewer elementary…"
Apr 30, 2009
Patrick Jones replied to Patrick Jones's discussion Keyboarding Question
"That seems to be a big reason to teach keyboarding in primary or intermediate, from what has been shared with me... efficiency in future projects, similar to the "Stitch in time saves nine" outlook. When I was in the classroom, I had the…"
Apr 30, 2009
Matthew Allen replied to Patrick Jones's discussion Keyboarding Question
"I teach first grade in a small school in Northeast Georgia. I have started to teach keyboarding to my students here at the end of the year. With all the technology integration that is going on right now I feel it's important for students to be…"
Apr 30, 2009
Patrick Jones replied to Patrick Jones's discussion Keyboarding Question
"Thanks for the redirection, but I was actually looking at personal philosophy of other members, rather than keyboarding resources. My guiding thought is "Just because you can, does that mean you should", and my focus was on keyboarding in…"
Apr 30, 2009
Nancy Bosch replied to Patrick Jones's discussion Keyboarding Question
"There was a huge discussion about keyboarding here at ning a year or so ago. You might check out the comments to see if you get some answers."
Apr 30, 2009
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Keyboarding Question

Hello everyone! I would like to gather opinions related to keyboarding instruction in K-12 schools. This is a multiple part question, and points will be deducted for not answering all parts. (We're all teachers, so I thought that would get your attention)Do you feel that keyboarding instruction (isolated course, non-elective, non-business course) belongs in K-12 curriculum?If no, please describe your opinion why not.If yes, along with your opinion why, can you also describe which grade level(s)…See More
Apr 30, 2009

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