AOAP 123-600, -601 Keyboarding (INTERNET), Spring 2010

Instructor: Lillie Begay, E-mail:  begayL@sanjuancollege.edu

 

What is this course?

This course assists the student to learn and/or reinforce keyboarding skills toward accuracy and speed using the computer.  It also introduces fundamental word processing functions in formatting and editing basic business documents, i.e., letter, memo, and report. 

All Keyboarding classes use the Microsoft Word 2007 word processing program.

Prerequisites?

Good reading and time management skills.

Course begins and ends when?

1.    AOAP 123-600 Keyboarding: January 11, 2010 to May 5, 2010.

2.    AOAP 123-601 Keyboarding: January 11, 2010 to March 3, 2010. 

Who is teaching this course?

Ms. Lillie Begay, Assistant Professor (Retired), who has taught this course online since 2003.  If you need additional course information before registering for the class, contact her at begayL@sanjuancollege.edu or leave a telephone message at the School of Business and Information Technology office, 566-3317 for her to return your call.

 

What textbook and other materials will I need?

 

 

Depending on your situation, select one of the following options to purchase your class materials.

 a.   If you plan to do all class work on your personal computer, purchase the textbook bundle below.  Ask for it at the SJC Bookstore front desk, telling them that you are registered in the Internet Keyboarding class. This bundle includes the textbook AND the Keyboarding Pro Deluxe CD.

        ISBN 0-324-69240-4. VanHuss, Forde, Woo, Keyboarding & Formatting, Microsoft Word 2007, Lessons 1-60, 2e, Cengage Learning, 2008, with the Keyboarding Pro Deluxe CD.     

b.    If you plan to do all your work on a campus computer where some campus labs already have the Keyboarding Pro Deluxe program, purchase only the textbook.

        ISBN 0-538-72976-7. VanHuss, Ford, Woo, Keyboarding & Formatting, Microsoft Word 2007, Lessons 1-60, 2e, Cengage Learning, 2008. 

c.       If you already have the required textbook for this course and plan to work on a personal computer, purchase only the Keyboarding Pro Deluxe CD.  Ask for it at the SJC Bookstore front desk, stating that you are registered in the Internet Keyboarding class.

        ISBN 0-538-73006-4. Keyboarding Pro Deluxe CD, Cengage Learning, 2008.

Note:  I recommend that a flash drive be used to save your work.

What computer equipment and programs will I need for this course?

On the first day of class, you must have access to the following computer equipment and programs:

  A reliable computer

  Microsoft Windows XP or Vista

  Microsoft Word 2007 (NOT Word 2003, Works, or WordPerfect)

  PowerPoint or PowerPoint viewer (click on the Free PowerPoint Viewer link below if you do not have PowerPoint)

  Reliable Internet access to submit assignments, take tests, and communicate with the instructor.

What activities are required on the first day of class?

 

If you are registered for this class, your name will be on the ANGEL roster so that you can log in.  To understand what is expected of you in this class,  print and thoroughly read each of the following course content documents: 

a.       Course FAQs—this document.

b.       Fact Sheet—Responsibilities, requirements, and grading.

c.       Course Guide—Procedures on how to submit assignments, test rules, and timed writings.

d.       Assignment Schedule—Deadlines on when to submit assignments, take tests, submit timed writings.

e.       KeyPro Deluxe Log-In Instructions—How to log in to the Keyboarding Pro Deluxe tutorial CD.

Read and follow these documents to better understand and plan for the course.  Keep them handy for reference.

How much time will I have to spend per week on this course?

 

 

Because this is a skills course where 45 lessons must be completed, plan to spend one hour daily to successfully complete this course.  You must plan your keyboarding and study time wisely in order to meet the deadlines.  All work must be completed on time in order to take the tests.  Late work is not accepted.

if this is the first time you are taking an Internet course, click on the Getting Started link below.  If you are unsure about the skills necessary to succeed in an Internet course, complete the checklist and, if necessary, re-evaluate taking an Internet course.  A misconception of an Internet course is that the workload will be lighter or the course will be easier.  On the contrary, it takes more time and work than a traditional classroom course.

What do I need to do if I decide to continue this course?

 

 

Space in this class is limited; if you register for this course and then don’t participate, drop the course early on.  If you are serious about taking Keyboarding online, follow the steps below:

  1. Before or on the first day of class, it is vital that required textbook materials are purchased.  Click on the link below for the San Juan College bookstore hours.
  2. Be sure that you have access to the above-mentioned computer equipment and programs on the first day of class.

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