Mastery of the keyboard

KEYBOARD

Keyboard is an electronic device with several groups of keys electronically linked to the processor when attached to a computer system. It is the common input device used for entering data into the computer.

Thereare two main types keyboards used with micro – computer; they are:

1. Standard keyboard
2. Enhanced keyboard

Features of Standard Keyboard

• It has ten functions keys. (F1 – F10)
• It has four arrow keys
• It ha 84 – 89 keys

Features of Enhanced Keyboard

• It has 12 function keys ( F1 – F12)
• It has 8 arrow keys
• It has 101 – 105 keys

Types of Enhances Keyboard

1. Multimedia keyboard
2. Programming keyboard
3. Cordless keyboard

Sections of the Keyboard

Keyboard is basically divided into five sections;

1. Alphanumeric keys: These are made up of alphabets and numbers. 
2. Function keys (F1 – F12)
3. Control keys: DEL, CTRL, esc and Alt
4. Cursor: Control the screen movement keys e. g. arrow, home, end, page up etc.
5. Numeric keypad: It is arranged in a calculator type structure.

Correct Sitting Position

• Make sure you have correct sitting posture to avoid back ache,eye strain and aching hands
• Adjustable seat back.
• Room to move your legs,
• Screen at comfortable height.
• Use anti-glare protector.

Using the Keyboard to Type Names, Letter

Use of software tutor e.g Mavis beacon typing tutor

Attempt using your ten fingers to type

Have a soft touch on the keyboard

EVALUATION

State the correct sitting positions for mastering keyboard typing acts.

READING ASSIGNMENT

Modern Computer Studies by Victoria Dinehin page 161

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. The types of enhanced keyboard include the following excpt. (a) multimedia

(b) programming (c) cordless (d) standard

• There are …….. types of keyboard. (a) a  (b) 3   (c) 2  (d) 5
• The ……..   has eight arrow keys.  (a) standard  (b) enhance  (c) multiple

(d)  intermediate

• The…….. has ten functions keys. (a) enhance  (b) standard  (c) none of the above  (d) none of the above.
• ……….. key controls the screen movement keys. (a) cursor  (b) numeric

(c) function (d) alphabet

THEORY

1. State correct sitting positions for mastering keyboard typing acts.
2. State the uses of keyboard.

EVALUATION

1. Define the keyboard.
2. State the two types of keyboard.
3. Mention five sections of the keyboard.

READING ASSIGNMENT

Modern computer studies by Victoria Dinehin page 160

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. The types of enhanced keyboard include the following excpt. (a) multimedia

(b) programming (c) cordless (d) standard

• There are …….. types of keyboard. (a) a  (b) 3   (c) 2  (d) 5
• The ……..   has eight arrow keys.  (a) standard  (b) enhance  (c) multiple

(d)  intermediate

• The…….. has ten functions keys. (a) enhance  (b) standard  (c) none of the above  (d) none of the above.
• ……….. key controls the screen movement keys. (a) cursor (b) numeric

(c) function (d) alphabet.

THEORY

1. Define the keyboard.
2. State the two types of keyboard.
3. Mention five sections of the keyboard.

READING ASSIGNMENT

Modern computer studies by Victoria Dinehin page 160