Ankeny Campus http://www.dmacc.edu				Syllabus Welcome to BTEC 329 Keyboarding Kathleen Zimmerman, Instructor
Instructor Information
Name		Kathleen Zimmerman	E-mail address			mkzimmerman@dmacc.edu
Phone number		515.965.7136	Fax number			515.965.7135
Office location		Building 8, Room 6 Ankeny Campus	Office hours			Noon – 2, M & W or by appointment
I check voice mail and email during regular office hours. If I happen to be teaching off-campus or at a different campus, I may not have an opportunity to return your call or email until the next business day. Course Information
Course title	Keyboarding
Course number	BTEC329				Credits		1
Section and Location	CRN 13037 Section 4 Bldg. 8, Room 20, Ankeny				CRN 12998 Section 2 Bldg. 8, Room 9, Ankeny
Time	M/W 1:25 – 2:20				M/W 2:30-3:25
Course description	Basic instruction on a personal computer to learn the touch system for the alphabetic keyboard, number keyboard and ten-key numeric pad. College: Business & Information Management Department: Business Technology http://www.dmacc.edu/courses/descriptions.htm
Course competencies	1. Demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques. 2. Key the alphabetic reaches by touch. 2.1 Practice the key reaches on the computer. 2.2 Key alphabetic material by touch at 15+ NWPM 3. Key the numeric keypad reaches by touch 3.1 Practice the keypad operations on the computer. 3.2 Demonstrate the ability to key numeric material by touch. 4. Demonstrate correct numeric and symbol reaches on the top row of the keyboard. 4.1 Practice the numeric and symbol keyreaches on the computer. 4.2 Demonstrate the ability to key figures and symbols by keying mixed copy. 5. Key straight copy for 3 minutes by touch. 5.1 Practice to develop speed and accuracy. 5.2 Key alphabetic material by touch for 3 minutes at a rate of 15+ NWPM. Note: Timed writings will not be accepted for grading if the student watches the keyboard during the timed writing. This is strictly enforced.

Important Dates
Midterm	http://www.dmacc.edu/academiccal.htm (15-week course dates)
Final	http://www.dmacc.edu/academiccal.htm (15-week course dates)
Textbooks & Materials
Required textbooks	College Keyboarding Lessons 1-25 by VanHuss, Forde, Woo, Southwestern Publishing Company.
Optional materials	Software for College Keyboarding Lessons 1-25 is available in the DMACC Bookstore if you wish to practice at home.
Software applications	Keyboarding Pro software (available on all DMACC computers) MicroPace Pro software (available on all DMACC computers)
Software notice	“All the software used in this class is copyrighted; therefore, it is not for distribution, copying, or personal use. This software is the property of Des Moines Area Community College.”
Course Policies
Attendance	Expected each Monday and Wednesday until course requirements have been met.
Grading Criteria:

The final grade for this course is comprised of 3 parts and is determined as follows:

Part 1: 50% is Timing Tests (which can ONLY be taken during class!)

Part 2: 40% is Daily Work

Part 3: 10% is Technique Test

Part 1. Timing Tests are 50% of your final grade. Timings can ONLY be taken during class! The timing grade is based on the Micropace software and is 50 percent of your grade. Your grade will be based on the average of your three best daily 3-minute timings. In other words your best three days of work done on the Micropace software program over the semester. Timings will be based on net words a minute (for each error deduct two words from minute average speed). The grading scale for timings is as follows:

30+ NWAM = A Timed writings can ONLY be taken during

25 - 29 NWAM = B class. Timings will be given each Monday

20 - 24 NWAM = C and Wednesday commencing around

15 - 19 NWAM = D February 17, 2003.

Part 2. Daily Work, is 40 percent of your grade, and is based on the percentage of lessons completed successfully. You continue each lesson until you receive a completed code instructing you to go on to the next lesson. Be prepared to print and hand in the completed lesson evaluation sheet to receive this portion of your course grade.

The grading scale for completion of daily work is as follows:

A = Keypad Lessons 1-4 and Lessons 1-25 and Skill Builder Lessons A -T

B = Keypad Lessons 1-4 and Lessons 1-25 and Skill Builder Lessons A-J

C = Keypad Lessons 1-4 and Lessons 1-25 and Skill Builder Lessons A-E

D = Keypad Lessons 1-4 and Lessons 1-25

F = Keypad Lessons 1-4 and Lesson 25 or less

Students are expected to attend classes as scheduled and to do extra work as warranted outside of class. It is the student’s responsibility to make up any work missed. The instructor reserves the right to refuse late assignments or any assignments not completed in class.

Part 3 . Technique Test is 10% of your grade. The technique test is based on the criteria listed below. Note that it is not possible to obtain an A in the course unless you receive an A on the Technique Test.
Position at keyboard
	Sits in comfortable, relaxed position direction in front of keyboard
	Keeps feet on floor for proper body balance
	Keeps elbows in relaxed, natural position at sides of body
Keystroking
	Keeps fingers curved and upright over home keys
	Strikes each key with proper finger
	Keeps eyes on source copy and does not look down at keyboard or monitor
	Keeps hands and arms quiet, wrists low
	Makes quick, snappy keystrokes with immediate key release
Space Bar
	Keeps right thumb curved and close to space bar
	Strikes space bar with quick, down-and-in (toward palm) motion of thumb
	Releases space bar instantly
	Does not pause before or after spacing stroke
Return key
	Returns Quickly at ends of lines
	Strikes return key with right little finger; then, fingers on home keys
	Keeps eyes on source copy during and following return
	Starts new line without a pause
Shift keys
	Reaches quickly with little fingers; keeps other fingers on home row
	Depresses shift key as the character key is struck
	Hold Shift key with one hand while making key stroke with the OTHER hand!
	Releases shift key quickly after character is struck
	Does not pause before or after shift-key stroke
Tabulator
	Reaches quickly with left little finger
	Keeps other fingers near home keys
	Keeps eyes on source copy as tabulator is used
	Continues keying after tabulating--without pauses
Reaching/keying - Response patterns
	Keeps eyes on source copy; concentrates on copy to be keyed
	Maintains continuous keystroking by reading slightly ahead in the copy; keys fluently
	Keys balanced-hand words by word response
	Keys one-hand words by letter response
	Blends word and letter responses into a smooth, fluent rhythm pattern
Mind-set
	Follows directions carefully
	Gives attention to technique cues
	Makes effort to reach suggested goals
	Practices with a purpose
	Appears alert, but shows no evidence of undue tension in shoulders, arms, hands

Classroom conduct	Cells phones off; no gum, food, beverages.
Missed exams	Timed writings cannot be made up.
Late assignments	The last day to turn in practice or timings is TBA
Extra credit	None available in this course.
Study expectations	Students are expected to attend classes as scheduled and to do extra work as warranted outside of class. As a rule of thumb, you should completed approximately 3-4 lessons per week in order to keep up and complete the course on schedule. Students work at their own pace; attendance is no longer required as soon as all course requirements have been achieved.
Academic dishonesty	“See DMACC Educational Services Procedures ES 262 VII. A. and B” for information on plagiarism, cheating, information about appeals procedures or reference publication that addresses this information in detail.”
DMACC Information Web Sites
DMACC home page	http://www.dmacc.edu/
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Student handbook	http://www.dmacc.edu/handbook/
Add/drop dates	http://www.dmacc.edu/academiccal.htm
Refund policy	http://www.dmacc.org/refund.htm
Support Services
Accommodations	“It is the policy of DMACC to accommodate students with disabilities. Any student with a documented disability who requires reasonable accommodation should contact the special needs coordinator at 515-964-6850 voice or 515-964-6810 TTY.”
Services for students with disabilities	http://www.dmacc.edu/student_services/disabilities.htm Contact the special needs coordinator at 515-964-6850V, 515-964-6809 TTY or the counseling & advising office on any campus for an Application for Accommodation.
Academic & educational advising	http://www.dmacc.org/student_services/academic_advising.htm
Career counseling	http://www.dmacc.org/student_services/career_resource.htm
Library	http://www.library.dmacc.cc.ia.us/ Building 6, room 3 Monday – Thursday 7:30 am to 9:00 pm Friday – 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Saturday – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Academic Achievement Center	http://www.dmacc.edu/web2000/student_services/academic_achievement_center.htm Provides academic assistance for students on a drop-in basis. Also serves as a make-up testing center. 515-964-6558 or 1-800-362-2127 ext. 6558 Building 6, Room 20 Monday – Thursday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Friday – 8:00 am to 2:30 pm NOTE: Summer hours may vary
Computer labs	http://www.dmacc.edu/helpdesk/HD_student.htm Building 6 Monday – Thursday 7:30 am to 10:00 pm Friday – 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Saturday – 7:30 am to 1:00 pm
Disclaimer
“This syllabus is representative of materials that will be covered in this class; it is not a contract between the student and the institution. It is subject to change without notice. Any potential exceptions to stated policies and requirements will be addressed on an individual basis, and only for reasons that meet specific requirements. If you have any problems related to this class, please feel free to discuss them with me.”