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HLUC 1015: Keyboarding: Speed and Accuracy
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Health Unit Coordinator
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course gives students the opportunity to develop their keyboarding skills with a focus on speed and accuracy by means of selected timed writings and drills on a computer. Students identify areas for improvement and develop corrective practices.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Self assess posture and alignment to keyboard accurately.
- Demonstrate correct touch typing technique.
- Demonstrate a minimum keyboarding speed of 35 gross words per minute on a 5-minute test with 5 errors or less.
- Demonstrate accurate keyboard skills utilizing relevant software.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Successfully complete a keyboarding speed test with 35 gross words per minute on a five minute test with five or less errors.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 35
Total Hours: 55
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 35
Total Hours: 55
Instructional Strategies
Online, class, lab activities, discussions and demonstrations
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-=68%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Five minute timings to achieve 35 gwpm with 5 or less errors |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Skill development paragraphs |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Honour Rolls |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Speed and accuracy studies |
Course topics
- Five-Minute Timings Skill Development Paragraphs Honour Roll Timings Accuracy & Speed Study Drills
Learning resources
Resources are items which the student is responsible for purchasing as identified by the department/instructor.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.