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Learning to use a computer
keyboard proficiently is now considered to be a basic skill necessary
for everyone entering today's job market. This website section was
designed for parents and teachers and students to understand:
why it is important to learn to keyboard
what is proper keyboarding technique
what is considered basic proficiency at each grade level
the importance of safety and ergonomics
how to learn or teach keyboarding
available resources
SAU 16 schools teach proper keyboarding technique to all students in
early elementary grades. Teachers and parents are expected to encourage
proper technique for their students. Early bad habits are hard to break,
so attention should be paid each time a child uses a computer. It
is very important to monitor and correct proper posture and hand
position. In elementary schools, computer class time will introduce these concepts and spend
several minutes each class on keyboarding, then proceed to other
computer and curriculum topics. In middle school, keyboarding skills are
important and required to completing tasks and lessons successfully and
in a timely fashion. We encourage you to take a few minutes
to read through this keyboarding section of our website to understand
the importance of stressing proper keyboarding technique and find
resources to help your students gain proficiency in properly using
computers.
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Learning to use a computer
keyboard proficiently is now considered to be a basic skill necessary
for everyone entering today's job market. This website section was
designed for parents and teachers and students to understand: 
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