Today we are going to start with learning the keyboard and how to key correctly. You should know that you will be learning the touch typing method - that means that you will be learning to key without looking at the keyboard. That is why we use the speed skins - they are to be on your keyboard at all times throughout the entire semester.
The biggest factor in learning to key successfully is learning, and using, the correct technique (we will cover what you need to do correctly in terms of technique today in class). Most people want to type fast right away - I think that's human nature, but it just doesn't work that way. Being able to type efficiently and at a fast pace takes a bunch of practice, but you have to use the correct technique.
Our concentration as we begin to learn the keyboard will be on technique - speed will come later. It is important that you concentrate on doing things right first, and usually that means at a slow pace as you begin, rather than worry about your speed.
That being said, as we move through the semester those who concentrate hard on using the correct techniques (and don't worry about speed) now and will have a much easier time later in the semester. Those whose technique is poor, or those who do not use the correct techniques now will struggle later in the semester when we are moving at a much faster.
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