Keyboarding

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Keyboarding Methods Workshop

Attendees will complete a self-paced Canvas course aligned to the new Elementary Keyboarding Strands and Standards. It is designed to educate teachers on how to teach keyboarding in Grades K-5. Topics that will be covered are:

• Technique
• Key by Touch
• Student Improvement
• Computer Science and Keyboarding

Workshop Credit
Attendees must complete all requirements in the Canvas course to receive 1.0 USBE credit or up to 16 relicensure points.

Workshop Cost
The cost to attend the Elementary Keyboarding Workshop is $40/person + registration fees. These fees pay for the facilitator of the workshop. For the workshop to take place, there must be at least 15 registered attendees. Space is limited. 

Elementary Keyboarding Methods Workshops

Fall Workshop
Self-paced Canvas Course September 9-23, 2024
Cost: $40 + Processing Fee
Must have at least 15 registered to carry the workshop.
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Summer Workshop
Self-paced Canvas Course June 9-25, 2025
Cost: $40 + Processing Fee
Must have at least 15 registered to carry the workshop.
Eventbrite Online Registration

Courses

Keyboarding Standards

Elementary Keyboarding Standards
Elementary Keyboarding is designed to help students demonstrate efficient digital input by the end of grade 5. This begins with competency in keyboarding, appropriate and responsible use of technology, and basic computer science principles.

Keyboarding by touch, rather than speed, is introduced in the Elementary Keyboarding Standards. Keyboarding techniques are foundational to accuracy and speed. Aligning to Board Rule R277-700-4(6), an LEA shall assess students for proficiency in keyboarding by grade 5 and report school level results to the superintendent. In order to assure proficiency by grade 5, it is highly recommended that keyboarding fundamentals be introduced in grades K-2, and then building upon those fundamental principles in each succeeding grades. Students will be assessed during the spring of their 5th grade year. The assessment will be a timed typing test of high frequency words to demonstrate proficiency and results will be submitted to the state keyboarding specialist.

Grades K-2:

By the end of grade 2, students will be:

• Introduced to proper keyboarding techniques.
• Introduced to the home row keys and finger placement.
• Able to explain the functions or common hardware and software components.
• Able to perform basic troubleshooting tasks.
• Able to explain the use of passwords/passphrases.
• Able to log on and off devices appropriately.

Grades 3-5:

By the end of grade 5, students will:

• Demonstrate proficiency of proper keyboarding techniques.
• Demonstrate key by touch proficiency.
• Describe how computing devices connect to other components.
• Describe physical and digital security measure for protecting personal information.

Educator Endorsements

Elementary Keyboarding Endorsement

To be eligible for an endorsement, you must hold a current license. If you do not have a license, stop and complete the Associate Educator License (AEL) application process before moving forward with endorsement application.

• All information is submitted electronically.
• Do not leave any information categories blank.
• Combine multiple files to the same upload field into a single PDF document.

The Elementary Keyboarding Endorsement attaches to Elementary and Secondary area of concentration and authorizes the instructor to teach Elementary Keyboarding (32-02-00-00-210).

Associate Level Endorsement Requirements

• Letter of recommendation from current administrator

Professional Level Endorsement Requirements

• Complete the requirement for the Associate Level Endorsement
• Complete the USBE’s Keyboarding Methods Workshop
• Successful obtain one of the following certifications:

1. Google Certified Level 2 Certification
2. Microsoft Office Specialist – Word Associate Certificate

Keyboarding Proficiency Report

Mastery Levels

In grade 5, students will be assessed for proficiency in keyboarding. Students should be graded on technique mastery:

Advanced (4)
The student knows the keys, keys by touch, and demonstrates perfect technique.

Meets Expectations (3)
The student knows the keys and keys by touch.

Partial Mastery (2)
The student looks at the keys most of the time.

Little or No Mastery (1)
The student is dependent on looking at the keys.

Keyboarding Proficiency Reporting

Aligning to Board Rule R277-700-4(6), a Local Education Agency (LEA) shall assess students for proficiency in keyboarding by grade 5 and report school-level results to the superintendent. Each LEA will complete the Keyboarding Proficiency Report by June 1 each year. The LEA will provide the following information:

Elementary Keyboarding Assessment

This form will open May 1 of each school. The form will close on June 1 of each school year.

Fiscal Year 2024 Elementary Keyboarding Proficiency Report (Google Form)

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Contact Us

Ashley Higgs, Specialist
Keyboarding and Digital Literacy 
Phone: (801) 538-7594 | E-mail

Technique 

Keyboarding Technique Rating Levels 

Advanced (4)
The student knows the keys and keys by touch and demonstrates perfect technique.

Meets Expectations (3)
The student knows the keys and keys by touch.

Partial Mastery (2)
The student looks at the keys most of the time.

Little or No Mastery (1)
The student is dependent on looking at the keys.

Correct Technique Criteria