Communication
When should I use my cell phone in class?
NEVER! It should always be in you backpack, not in your pocket and should always be on silent.
Am I supposed to have my drink out on my desk?
No, it should be in your backpack, you may take it out and get a drink and then return it to your backpack.
My job includes proper posture, what is posture?
The way we sit at the computer and type.
Why do we take Timed Tests?
It will help improve our speed while typing.
When am I supposed to go to the restroom?
Between classes, not during class, it is a disruption to the class.
When should I visit with my classmates?
Between classes or at lunch. Not during class while I am supposed to be working.
When is a good time to eat my poptart or granola bar I brought for breakfast?
Probably before school or quickly between classes, not in the classroom!
My job in Keyboarding is to entertain the class while the teacher is trying to teach, yep?
No, your job is to set quietly with open ears and closed mouth and listen and follow all instructions.
How long are the Timed Tests?
They can be 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes or 5 minutes in EduTyping.
When should I get a drink of water?
Between class, do not ask to get a drink during class.
What do I do if I do not understand something?
Raise my hand and quietly wait for the teacher.
Where do I put my gum when I am finshed chewing it?
IN THE TRASH!!!! Not on the ground or under the desk or on the chair!!!!
I am supposed to just use what ever finger I want to type the letters on the keyboard.
No, I should always put my hands at Home Row and reach with the proper finger to the keys required by the lessons.
How do I sit to take my Timed Test?
Back straight, feet flat on the floor, fingers curved slightly at Home Row, and always looking at the monitor or screen not at my keyboard.
What do I do if I am tardy?
You will be sent to the office to get a tardy slip and eventually end up with having to spend time in ISD? Dont be tardy!!!
Should blurt out answers when being quizzed over class materials?
NO! Raise your hand and wait your turn, give everyone a chance to participate.
I got a piece of candy from my other teacher so I am sure it will be okay to eat it in Keyboarding, right?
NO! No food or drink in Keyboarding.
What do I do if I have been absent from class?
Talk to the teacher before or after class, not during class, and get assignments I may have missed and make arrangements to come in before or after school if I can not complete the assignment at home.
My chair isnt the right height, what do I do?
The chairs are old and most do not raise or lower, so try to make the best of it or visit with your teacher about moving to a different seat.
I have a question, do I just yell it out?
No, raise your hand and wait for the teacher to address your questions or concerns.
What is the first thing I do when I arrive in the classroom.
Sit in the seat I have been assigned and work quietly on my Bell Work.
I have Takis in my backpack, it is okay to eat one when the teacher isn't looking, right??
NO!!!! you should not be eating in Keyboarding!!!
It is okay for me to not work during class, okay?
No you should always stay on task and get the assignment completed in class. Do not waste time visiting with other classmates.
What is our objective for Keyboarding?
To learn Keyboarding without looking at our hands or the keyboard, with speed and accuracy.
What should I be everyday?
BE respectful of your classmates, teacher, siblings, neighbors, friends, and administration.