Keyboarding Practice
Why keyboarding is important
Keyboarding (formerly known as typing), is a life skill that is a part of English and Language Arts standards for Writing. Publishing using a digital device begins at the Kindergarten level. With the phasing in of administering the Georgia Milestones Assessment online, it is more necessary than ever to practice proper keyboarding skills so as to be fluent when completing the assessments.
Writing Standards K–5
Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects.
Production and Distribution of Writing
5th Grade: With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of two pages in a single sitting.
4th Grade: With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.
3rd Grade: With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
2nd Grade: With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
1st Grade: With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
Kindergarten: With guidance and support from adults, explore a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.