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OACP 1102: Keyboarding for Beginners
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Office & Admin CertificateProg
School
Continuing Studies
Description
An overview of topics including key letters, numbers, and symbols; common errors; keyboarding tips; and the importance of good posture. Skills and techniques are developed through in-class practice lessons.
Credits
1.5
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:
- Touch type on a computer using proper technique
- Sit with good posture while typing
- Type letters, numbers, and symbols
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: Challenge Exam or External Evaluation
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 0
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 18
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 18
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 18
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 18
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include: lectures, demonstrations, discussions, practical examples, and individual practice.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Weekly lesson assignments |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
5-minute timed writings |
|
Exam |
35 |
Practical keyboarding technique exam |
|
Exam |
35 |
Practical keyboarding technique exam |
Course topics
- Functions of a computer Posture and technique Home row keys Common errors and keyboarding tips Alpha keyboard Number keyboard Other keyboard symbols
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.