In developing keyboarding skill, stress technique first, speed second, and accuracy last. Skillful technique is the best guarantee of combined speed and accuracy. In order to be trained efficiently, students must be guided progressively through a series of movements of eye, arm, hand, and finger sequences which culminate in the movements or motion patterns they are expected to use in keying. The position of the keyer s body serves the simple function of consistently keeping the arms, hands, and fingers in correct relationship to the keyboard. Consistent position permits all motions to be made from a relatively fixed rather than a constantly variable starting point.
Correct position is natural, easy, and relaxed.
Observing, Confirming, and Correcting Knowing what to look for is imperative so that appropriate feedback and additional demonstrations can be provided. The fingers should be well curved and upright, the fingertips lightly touching the home keys. Each finger should move independently to its target key with a continuous motion to the key and back to home key position. The thumb should remain in a relaxed position just touching the space bar until needed for spacing. The hands should remain relatively stationary.