Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
PROVINCE OF BATANGAS
St. Blaise Community Academy, Inc.
San Luis, Batangas/ chs_sbca53@yahoo.com
 043 – 740-960609997646638 / 09178076741

Name of Student: _______________________________________________ Section: _______________________

Present Address: ________________________________________________ Contact no.______________________
Subject Matter: COMPUTER SERVICING SYSTEM
Topic: KEYBOARD (Week 3)
WHAT YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO LEARN?
By the end of this session you are expected to;
1. Describe the function of the Keyboard;
2. Identify the main components of the keyboard; and
3. Identify different control keys

WHAT I KNOW?

Direction: Read and analyze the following questions, encircle the letter of the correct answer.
Direction: Identify what I being described below.

1. is the science of finding an ideal fit between people and the work they do. TYPING ERGONOMICS
A. Typing ergonomics B. Genetic engineering C. Keyboard
2. It improves the speed and accuracy of a typist as well as his work productivity, and where possible reduces fatigue and injury to
eyes. TOUCH TYPING
A. Mouse B. Touch Typing C. Motherboard
3. keys refers to all the keys which have punctuation marks, like comma, period, semicolon, brackets, parenthesis and so on.
PUNCTUATION KEYS
A. Numeric Keys B. Punctuation Keys C. Alphbet Keys
4. used to perform special tasks and refer to all the other keys on the keyboard. SPECIAL KEYS
A. Special keys B. Numeric Keys C. Alphabet Keys
5. A popular input device for typing text.
A. Keyboard B. Microsot Word C. Messenger
WHAT’S NEW?

Word Association

Direction: Kindly put a word that is related to “Mother Board” KEYBOARD

WHAT’S IS IT?

A. Lesson 1: KEYBOARD

Introduction

We are living in a modern age and computers have beocme an essential part of our life. Due to the massive use of computers, typing
also become an everyday activity. Nowadays, most of people like to types text by using typewriter or computer keyboard instead of
writing text on paper.

This is because typing text is very simple process of writing text by pressing keys on the keyboard. It reduces paper works and
increases the speed of writing text. It also prevents us to write the same matter, because typed text can be reuse many times.

What is a KEYBOARD?

A keyboard is a popular input device used for typing text, I.e., letters, numbers and symbols into the coptuer.
 A keyboard generally has 104 keys.
 Nowadays, different types of keyboard are available such as : QWERTY keyboard,
Numeric keyboard, Wired Keyboard (PS/2, USB), Wireless keyboard (Bluetooth, infrared (IR),
RADIO FREQUESNCY), Ergonomic keyboardetc.

INVENTION OF TYPEWRITER

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 The most popular type of the keyboard is the QWERTY design, which is based on typewriter, invented by Christopher
Latham Sholes. He patented the Typewriter that is commonly use in 1868.

Christopher Latham Sholes ( ) was an american inventor who invented the QWERTY Keyboard. He is also a newspaper publisher and
Wisconsin politician. He is also known as “The Father of the Typewriter”. When the typewriter was invented, it used a metal bar to
hold the character to a linkage carrying a carriage with the coated ink. When a key was stuck, it would imboss its character on the
paper beneath the carriage. Mr. Sholes found a way out. He proposed that the letters of frequently letter pairs should be in different
rows, Ex., ‘C-H’, ‘S-T’, ‘T-H’, ‘W-H’, and more. He also formulated that to speed up the typing process there has to a regular
alternation between two hands. So, observing thousands of words, he placed the letters in way that most of words would make use of
both hands.

He also observed that almost every word in the dictionary carries a vowel. According to him, the frequently used vowel was ‘A’ and
the most frequently used letter (non-vowel) was ‘S’. So he placed ‘A’ and ‘S’ together.

PURPOSE OF VARIOUS KEYS OF THE KEYBOARD

 A standard QWERTY keyboard has various keys on it, like :

A. Alphanumeric keys B. Ounctuation Keys C. Special Keys
 These keys allows us to enter data and to perform some other command. Let us get familiar with the keys of the keyboard.

ALPHANUMERIC KEYS

The alphanumeric keys refers to all the letters and numbers on the keyboard, I.e. A-Z and 0-9. These keys are used for typing
numbers, symbols and letters.

PUNCTUATION KEYS

The punctuation keys refers to all the keys which have punctuation marks, like comma, period, semicolon, brackets,
parenthesis and so on. They also refer to all the mathematical operators, like plus sign, minus sign and equal sign.

SPECIAL KEYS

The special keys are used to perform special tasks.

The special keys refer to all the other keys on the keyboard,
like:

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TOUCH TYPING

This technique is also known a “ toiuch type”, “touch method” or “touch and type” method.
 It improves the speed and accuracy of a typist as well as his work productivity, and where possible reduces fatigue and injury to
eyes.
 Average typing speed is 41 WPM (Words per Minute)
 Professional typing speed can exceed 100 WPM.

TOUCH TYPING FINGER GUIDE

The home row represent the base position. This is where you place finger to start typing. Try to return your fingers to the
base position after keystroke.

HOME KEYS

THE PROPER POSTURE OF BODY WHILE TYPING

 Always sit straight on the chair and always remember to keep your back straight.
 There should be at least 50-8- cm of distance between your eyes and the scree.
 The optimum height of tabletop or under-desk keyboard drawer is 68 t0 73cm from the floor.
 The chair and table height should be chosen so as the shoulder, arm, and wrist muscles to the least possible strain.
 The wrist can touch the table top in front of the keyboard, never shift even a portion of your body weight by resting on them.
 Keep your elbows bent at the right angle.

ADVICE FOR SUCCESSFUL TYPING

A learner can keep in mind the following tips while learning touch typing:

 Hit the keys only with the fingers which they have been reserved.
 Do not look at the keys when you type, just slide your fingers (with minimum force available) around until they find the
Homearrow.
 Do not hurry at the early stages of learning, take your time to avoid mistakes. High speed makes sense only when the fingers can
hit the right keys by force of habit,

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 Maintain a rhythm while typing
 Keep your hands and fingers close
to the base position. This improves
typing speed and reduces
stress on the hands.
 To switch between upper and
lower case always use the opposite
hand.
 Whenever you are relaxing, try to
form a picture of rows of keys
in mind and imagine typing a-z This
exercise can improve your speed
drastically.

GETTING STARTED WITH

“RAPID TYPING SOFTWARE”

The rapid typing software is one of the popular

software which helps you to learn the concept of touch
typing. By using Rapid typing, you can learn the concept easily
as well as can check your answer.

To download the setup/potable version (x64/32) click on this

link:

Once you have downloaded and installed the Rapid Typing software, you can open it directly by double-clicking on its icon if
available on the desktop or from the start button.

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Typing ergonomics

- is the science of finding an ideal fit between people and the workthey do. Applied to typing, it focuses on preventing common
workplace injuries such asstrains, stress and damage of joints caused by typing. The ergonomics of typing looksat the correct set up of
desk equipment as well as posture and how to correctly type at adesk. The goal of typing ergonomics is to reduce the strain, stress and
wear and tear ofyour joints as you type.

The Ideal Typing Posture According to Cornwell University and theUniversity of British Columbia, the ideal
typingposture is such that the keyboard is below yourelbow height when seated, with your wristsstraight and not planted
on the surface of thedesk. Here are the key steps to achieve the mostergonomic and comfortable typing position:
Place keyboard just below elbow level
Elbows should be in an open angle (90 –110 degrees). This relaxes your forearmsand shoulders.
Keyboard should be flat on the desk, orsloping gently away from you (negative tilt).
A keyboard tray or ergonomic keyboard can be used to achieve a negative tilt in your keyboard.
Keep your wrists straight, neither flexed upwards or downwards
Resist resting your wrists on the desk, which putspressure on your tendons and cuts off blood circulation
Keep both feet flat on the floor. Use a foot stool ifneeded.
If you use a wrist pad, push it flush against the keyboard, and only use it to support your palms (not wrists) when resting

WHAT’S MORE?
Direction: Make an essay explaining the funcion of keyboard.

WHAT I CAN DO?

ASSESSMENT

Direction: Identify what I being described below.

6. is the science of finding an ideal fit between people and the workthey do. TYPING ERGONOMICS
7. It improves the speed and accuracy of a typist as well as his work productivity, and where possible reduces fatigue and injury to
eyes. TOUCH TYPING
8. keys refers to all the keys which have punctuation marks, like comma, period, semicolon, brackets, parenthesis and so on.
PUNCTUATION KEYS
9. used to perform special tasks and refer to all the other keys on the keyboard. SPECIAL KEYS
10. refers to all the letters and numbers on the keyboard. ALPHABET KEYS
11. a popular input device used for typing text, I.e., letters, numbers and symbols into the computer.KEYBOARD
12. an american inventor who invented the QWERTY Keyboard. CHRISTOPHER LATHAM SHOLES
13. Frequently used Vowel. A
14. Frequently used letter (non vowel). S
15. one of the popular software which helps you to learn the concept of touch typing. RAPID TYPING OFTWARE

WHAT CAN IS HOW?

SELF EVALUATION

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 Which category in 21st Century skills do you think the core of our topic falls in? (Communication, collaboration,
creativity, critical thinking, productivity, leadership and technology literacy). Explain why. WRITE YOUR ANSWER IN THE
SPACE PROVIDED AT THE BACK OF THIS LEARNING MODULE (ANSWER SHEET)

References:
https://www.britannica.com/science/genetic-engineering

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https://www.fda.gov/food/agricultural-biotechnology/gmo-crops-anima
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**THIS PORTION OF THE MODULE SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BACK TO SBCA FOR CHECKING**
Name of Student: ______________________________________________
Present Address: _______________________________________________ Contact no.____________________
Subject Matter: COMPUTER SERVICING SYSTEM
Topic: KEYBOARD

1. PRE-TEST
WHAT I KNOW: ___________ 2.________________ 3.________________ 4.____________ 5._______________

6.____________ 7. _______________ 8. _______________ 9. ____________ 10. ____________

WHAT’S MORE: ANALYSIS

1. 5
2. 6
3. 7
4. 8

WHAT I CAN DO:

ASSESSMENT: POST-TEST

WHAT I CAN SHOW: ESSAY

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