Each finger is assigned a specific portion of the keyboard, including punctuation marks, function keys and numbers. Keep eyes on the copy Special emphasis is given to this portion of the instruction. Students are taught to look at the book or paper as they type and not to look at the keys. Special techniques are used to assist students who lack confidence in trusting their instincts. While it is a class goal to increase the speed and acuracy of the students typing, this is not the sole emphasis.
More emphasis is placed on students use of correct technique.
Through the mastery of the touch method, speed and accuracy naturally follow. The more students practice at thome the more confident they become, the faster and more accurate they type. How parts of the computer work Personal Home Page Back to top Evaluation Student evaluation for the first nine weeks is primarily on the keyboarding technique. Sixty percent fo the grade is on the proper method of touch typing with only minor emphasis on increase of typing speed. Students are performing at varied levels of typing proficiency.