Learning Typing (2014)

Learn how to type fast, efficiently, and ergonomically.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Using the exercise files

1. Typing Fundamentals

• Reasons to learn how to type
• Typing ergonomics
• QWERTY keyboard versus DVORAK keyboard
• Methods of measuring typing speed and accuracy
• Managing typing habits and preferences

2. The Home Row and Thumbs

• Learning the home row keys
• Home row keys extended

3. Letter Keys

• Learn the Q, W, E, R, and T keys
• Learn the Y, U, I, O, and P keys
• Learn the Z, X, C, V, and B keys
• Learn the N, M, comma, period, and forward slash keys

4. Number and Math Keys

• Learn the grave accent, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 keys
• Learn the 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0 keys
• Learn the open bracket, closed bracket, backslash, minus, and equals keys

5. Additional Keys

• Shift keys
• The Tab and Delete keys
• The Function, Control, Option, and Command keys

6. Numeric Keypad

• Numeric keypad home row
• Index-finger keys
• Middle-finger keys
• Ring-finger keys
• Pinky-finger keys

Conclusion

• Final practice assessment