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Standards Framework

for Arkansas Keyboarding

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Standards in this Framework

Standard Description
1.1.1 Discuss Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) such as FBLA and DECA.
1.1.2 Investigate CTSO competitive events and identify sources to help prepare for success in competitive events. (If you have an active middle level chapter.)
1.1.3 Understand the importance of professional dress and evaluate appropriate dress for CTSO conferences.
1.2.1 Identify effective communication skills by comparing personal vs. business communication (e.g., text messages, emails).
1.2.2 Comprehend and explain the importance of punctuality and attendance.
1.2.3 Identify traits important to success (e.g., initiative, positive attitude, enthusiasm, self-confidence).
1.2.4 Discuss integrity and ethical leadership.
1.2.5 Identify and practice fundamental etiquette skills (e.g., introductions, handshakes, and eye contact)
1.2.6 Participate in soft skill evaluations.
1.3.1 Compare and contrast positive and negative social media presence.
1.3.2 Critique one’s own digital presence.
2.1.1 Practice proper care of computer equipment (e.g., headphones, mouse, keyboard, etc.).
2.1.2 Label computer hardware parts (e.g., peripherals, computer and audio settings, etc.)
2.1.3 Demonstrate and maintain proper use of computer equipment.
2.2.1 Establish effective file and password management (e.g., cloud storage, networks, etc.).
2.2.2 Access and navigate gradebook program to check grades and attendance.
3.1.1 Demonstrate proper alphabet keyboarding techniques using correct ergonomic habits.
3.1.2 Demonstrate and apply proper alphabet keyboarding techniques using correct posture and techniques.
3.2.1 Demonstrate the proper techniques necessary for operation of the keyboard (e.g., seating, body posture, finger placement, etc.).
3.2.2 Demonstrate correct touch-typing techniques and spacing rules (e.g., punctuation marks, one space after a period, etc.).
3.2.3 Key documents while applying proper keyboarding techniques.
3.3.1 Understand proper 10-key techniques using numeric keypad on a keyboard.
3.3.2 Identify careers utilizing the 10-key techniques.
4.1.1 Determine and utilize the proper text formatting features (e.g., font type, font style, color and case).
4.1.2 Utilize paragraph-formatting functions (e.g., line spacing, tabs, paragraph spacing, and columns).
4.1.3 Apply page-formatting features (e.g., borders, numbering, bullets, etc.).
4.2.1 Compose documents using input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, etc.).
4.2.2 Key business documents using appropriate formatting guidelines (e.g., memo, email, letters, reports).
4.2.3 Edit documents using appropriate proofreaders’ marks.
4.2.4 Key documents from handwritten samples.
4.2.5 Refine documents using spell check, thesaurus, and grammar check tools.
5.1.1 Demonstrate appropriate and safe online behavior.
5.1.2 Analyze dangers of internet predators.
5.2.1 Address the ethical issues regarding ownership and use of digitally generated information including plagiarism and copyright issues.
5.2.2 Evaluate websites for research.
5.2.3 Cite sources by creating a bibliography.