Paradigm Keyboarding: Sessions 1-30, Fifth Edition

NOTE:This courseware is designed to be used as part of a class. Not recommended for individual study.

What You’ll Find Inside

Now you can teach keyboarding and document creation in Windows without needing Word or WordPerfect. The Paradigm Keyboarding 5th Edition series continues Paradigm’s long tradition of sound research and proven techniques in teaching keyboarding—by using a mastery approach. Paradigm Keyboarding is now packaged with SNAP Web-based instructional software and a Web-based Learner Management System.

• Sessions 1-30 focus on learning key reaches
• Students are drilled on new keys and move from keying letters to words to sentences
• Software monitors speed and accuracy so students can see their progress
• Students are introduced to letter keys, numbers and symbols, the 10-key numeric keypad
• Important grammar concepts are reinforced through Thinking Drills
• Students practice simple composition skills, responding to questions at the word, sentence, and paragraph level

Contents

Introduction. Unit 1. Alphabetic Keys. Unit 2. Numeric Keys. Unit 3. Punctuation/Symbol Keys. Unit 4. 10-Key Numeric Keypad. Unit 5. Composition. Creating Documents.

New Web-based Software Program with Generic Word Processor

The new Web-based software package incorporates the proven learning activities—Key Drills, Speed Drills, Timed Short Drills, Thinking Drills, and checked timings and documents—of EMC/Paradigm’s keyboarding products with a Windows-based word processor that allows instructors to introduce document production without having to use another software package.

The software also features a much-enhanced student report function that tracks all exercises completed by the student. It also provides comparative data timings and production documents in both tables and graphs.

In addition, the Paradigm Keyboarding software provides a Learning Management System with which you can track performance both for individuals and sections, and communicate with students over the Web. Great for distance learning!

Comprehensive Program

The accompanying textbooks present in an attractive, concise way the basics of keying, composition, and document production, as well as ergonomics and speech recognition.

Sessions 1-30 focus on teaching key reaches. Students are drilled on new keys and move from keying letters to words to sentences. Students are introduced to letter keys, numbers and symbols, and the 10-key numeric keypad.

Sessions 31-60 teach students how to create and manage files and how to create memos, letters, reports, manuscripts, and tables. The software checks documents for speed and accuracy and saves the results to a student report.

Sessions 61-120 further develop student skills in creating memos, e-mail, letters, tables, business reports, manuscripts, and business publications, and provide simulated workplace exercises.

Hardware and Software Requirements

To use the Paradigm Keyboarding 5th Edition with Snap software, you need the following hardware and software:

• Processor: Celeron 600 MHz or higher
• Memory: 128 MB or higher
• Operating System: Windows XP (w/SP1), Windows 2000 (w/SP4)
• Web Browser Settings: Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
  • Any popup blocking software disabled
  • Scripting and Cookies enabled
  • Configured to download and run ActiveX controls and plug-ins
• Screen Resolution: 600x800 (or higher) with 16 bit color
• User Privileges for Installing ActiveX Control (first time only)*
  • Windows XP – Local Administrator or higher
  • Windows 2000 – Power User or higher

Components

• SNAP Web-based Learner Management System
• Instructor’s Guide on CD
• Class Connections