CTE Course Blueprint of Essential Standards forBU102YA - Keyboarding and Basic Word Processing

(Recommended hours of instruction: 45)Standard #Indicator# Unit Titles/Competencies, Objectives, and Essential Questions Hours of

InstructionCorrelation to previous

DPI ModuleBy the end of this unit/standard/indicator, students will be able to:

BU102YA KEYBOARDING AND BASIC WORD PROCESSING

45

1.00 Understand and apply the touch method in operating the alpha keys. 2: Keyboarding-Alpha Keys1.01 Implement proper keyboarding techniques 2: Keyboarding-Alpha Keys1.02 Execute the touch method in operating the alphabetic keys 2: Keyboarding-Alpha Keys

2.00 Understand and apply the touch method in operating number and symbol keys. 3: Keyboarding - Number/Symbol and Numerical Keypad

2.01 Execute the touch method in operating the number/symbol keys. 3: Keyboarding - Number/Symbol and Numerical Keypad

2.02 Execute the touch method in operating the numeric keypad. 3: Keyboarding - Number/Symbol and Numerical Keypad

3.00 Understand and apply the touch method in operating the keyboard while increasing speed and accuracy.

4: Keyboarding - Build Speed and Accuracy

3.01 Understand how to determine an individual’s GWAM (Gross Words a Minute) to determine progress.

4: Keyboarding - Build Speed and Accuracy

4.00 Understand formatting skills in document processing. 5: Word Processing - Basics and Business Correspondence

4.01 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately. 5: Word Processing - Basics and Business Correspondence

4.02 Apply paragraph formats effectively. 5: Word Processing - Basics and Business Correspondence

4.03 Apply business document formatting techniques appropriately and effectively. 5: Word Processing - Basics and Business Correspondence

4.04 Apply table formatting techniques appropriately and effectively. 5: Word Processing - Basics and Business Correspondence

(SUPPLEMENTAL) DIGITAL LITERACY (See course blueprint BU102YD for details)

15

1.00 Understand computer basics. 1: Digital Literacy2.00 Understand the Internet and World Wide Web. 1: Digital Literacy3.00 Understand productivity programs. 1: Digital Literacy4.00 Understand computer security and privacy. 1: Digital Literacy5.00 Understand digital lifestyles. 1: Digital Literacy

Computer Skills and Applications Fall 2016 Course BU102YA - Keyboarding and Basic Word Processing