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Student Lesson Plan 

EDU 214 

Keyboarding with Me and You 

Grade level -  
Second grade could be incorporated in 3 - 5th 
 
Topic -  
Teaching first graders how to use a keyboard and type properly  
 
Objective - 
To teach and convey the idea of Child Keyboarding as it relates to activities within the 
classroom. The goal would be to showcase this not just through simple lecturing, but 
rather with the use of hands-on experience and videos within the lesson.  
 
Overview -  
Helping kids with hand placement on the keyboard and how to use it correctly along 
with having them practice using a website. 
 
Concept / Topic To Teach​ ​- 
Students will learn how to type properly on a keyboard with correct hand placement  
 
General Goal(s)​ ​- 
To have students be able to type on the keyboard properly along with being able to 
achieve the goal of typing 7-10 words per minute  
  
Specific Objectives​ -  
To have correct hand placement, posture, type correctly and at a consistent pace   
  
Required Materials​ - 
A computer, internet access,  
( ​https://www.typingclub.com/sportal/program-16.game​ )this website 
(​https://www.kidztype.com/tags/kids-typing-games/​ ) 
(​https://www.livechatinc.com/typing-speed-test/#/​ ) 
( ​http://www.roomrecess.com/mobile/WPM/play.html​ ) , and for those students who 
are comfortable and want to challenge themselves use a keyboard cover 
  
Step-By-Step Procedures: 
 1. Introduce the top to the class 
2. Go over more in depth using a slideshow  
3. Having the class participate in challenging themselves by taking a typing​ test 
4. Reflect on the class about any struggles they had and how they overcame them 
 
Plan For Independent Practice​: 
The class will have time to themselves to practice and test themselves on their 
newfound typing skills 
 
Accommodations -   
Students will be provided with the lesson plan in hand along with the rubric that way 
they have a visual. The students will also be given word for word on the slideshow, and 
have the students will be provided with step-by-step instruction on how to use the 
typing websites 
 
Possible Connections To Other Subjects: 
Skills can help students with typing for English and be incorporated in any class that 
requires keyboarded and can definitely be useful in the elementary child's later years 
like 5th and above year.  
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Upper Body Posture:

Students straight. Body is within hand

span of keyboard.

Lower Body Posture:

Hips touch back of chair. Feet are flat on

floor.

Hand/Finger Position:

Student demonstrates correct hand

position over home row. Strikes keys with
tips of fingers.

Palm Position:

Keeps palms off of desk and/or keyboard.

Typing Rhythm:

Student maintains a steady timing rhythm.

Accuracy:

Student finished work is at an accuracy

rate of ​90​% or better.

Speed:

Student maintains the average class

typing pace of ​10​ words per minute.

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