Business Studies JSS 1 Curriculum Guides – Introduction to Keyboarding, Parts of A Computer Keyboard, Correct Keyboarding Techniques and Care of the Computer

THEME – KEYBOARDING AS A COMMUNICATION TOOLS 

TOPIC 1 – INTRODUCTION TO KEYBOARDING

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Charts

2. Photographs

3. Pictures

4. Typewriter

5. Computer

6. Workbook

7. Textbooks

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. explain the meaning of keyboarding.

2. mention the importance of keyboarding.

3. demonstrate the correct posture of keyboarding.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

Meaning of Keyboarding 

Keyboarding is the process of producing written words.

Importance of Keyboarding

1. Speed

2. Accuracy

3. Efficiency

4. Easy production of work

5. Sense of happiness and encouragement

6. Career opportunity

7. Personal use

Correct Sitting Posture for Keyboarding 

Good sitting posture at your workstation means your shoulders are relaxed, your feet are flat on the floor, and you can sit up straight to do your work such as,

1. A chair that helps you keep your normal spinal curvature. For example, the chair must be –

• adjustable,

• supports your lower back,

• allow your elbows to stay close to your sides, and

• rolls on five wheels for easy movement without tipping.

2. A computer keyboard and keyboard tray that allow comfortable typing or keying. For example,

• allows your elbows to be bent about 90 degrees and close to your sides,
• supports to help keep your wrists in a neutral, almost straight position, and

• the tilt of the keyboard can be adjusted.

Reference – Correct Sitting Posture for Keyboarding 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. writes the meaning of keyboarding on the chalkboard.

2. guides discussions on the importance of keyboarding as it relates to salable skills, useful occupation and personal use.

3. demonstrates correct sitting posture for keyboarding.

4. asks questions on the importance of keyboarding.

5. writes short notes on keyboarding on the board.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. explain the meaning of keyboarding.

2. list the importance of keyboarding to individuals and business.

3. practice the correct sitting posture for keyboarding.

4. copy short notes from the board.

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks students to,

1. explain the meaning of keyboarding.

2. mention three importance of keyboarding.

3. demonstrate the correct sitting posture for keyboarding.

THEME – KEYBOARDING AS A COMMUNICATION TOOLS 

TOPIC 2 – PARTS OF A COMPUTER KEYBOARD

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Charts

2. Pictures

3. Typewriter

4. Computer

5. Workbook of adopted textbook

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. identify the parts of a computer keyboard.

2. mention the uses of parts of the computer keyboard.

3. identify the similarities between the typewriter and computer keyboard.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

Parts of the Computer Keyboard and their Uses 

1. ALPHABETIC KEYS 

Alphabetic keys are the keys on the computer keyboard with the alphabetical letters from A – Z.

Alphabetic keys are used for typing letters and sentences.

 

2. NUMERIC KEYS

Numeric keys are the keys on the computer keyboard with the numbers from 0 – 9.

Numeric keys are used for writing numbers.

 

3. SPECIAL CHARACTER KEYS

Special character keys are keys on the computer keyboard with the @ # $ & ( ) { } /  \ * – . , ?  ”  ‘  _  – !  :  ; etc.

Special Character keys are used in sentences and numbers.

 

4. FUNCTION KEYS

Functions keys are the keys on the computer keyboard with f1, f2, f3, f4, f5, f6, f7, f8, f9, f10, f12, and f12.

Function keys as used as follows:

• F1, Help and Support

• F2, Rename a selected object

• F3, Find or Opens search box in browsers

• Alt+F4, Close open windows and tabs

• F5, Refresh or Updates the active Window. Useful to refresh a displayed page in a browser

• F6, Select the address bar

• F7, Spell and grammar check

• F8, Starts Windows in safe mode

• F9, Updates fields

• F11, Full screen mode

• F10, Activates menu bar options

• F11, Toggles between full screen and normal display in browsers

• F12, Save as

Similarities between a the Typewriter and Computer Keyboard 

The similarities between typewriter and computer keyboard are as follows:

1. both are input devices.

2. both are used to produce data.

3. both are used for typing documents.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. Discusses the different parts of the computer keyboard and their uses.

2. Shows the parts of the computer keyboard.

3. Calls students to come and identify parts of the computer keyboard.

4. Writes short notes on the board.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. examine parts of the computer keyboard.

2. Draw the different parts of a computer keyboard.

3. copy notes on parts of the computer keyboard from the board.

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks students to,

1. list the parts of a computer keyboard.

2. identify six parts of the computer keyboard.

3. list four similarities between the typewriter and computer keyboard.

THEME – KEYBOARDING AS A COMMUNICATION TOOL 

TOPIC 3 – CORRECT KEYBOARDING TECHNIQUES

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Computer

2. Workbook of adopted textbook

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. identify the four rows on the keyboard.

2. identify the two divisions on the keyboard.

3. demonstrate correct finger position.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

The Keyboard Rows

1. Top Row Keys

The top row keys include the Q W E R T keys for the left hand and Y U I O P keys for the right hand.

2. Upper Row Keys

The upper row keys are the number 0 – 9 and all the special characters.

3. Home Row Keys

The home keys are A S D F for the the left hand and G H J ; keys for the right hand while the thumbs rest on the spacebar.

By positioning your hands correctly on the home row keys, you can memorize where all other keys on the keyboard are located.

4. Bottom Row Keys

The bottom row keys are the Z X C V and B keys for the left hand and N M  comma, period, and forward slash keys for the right hand.

Divisions of the Keyboard

• Left hand side

• right hand side

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. shows the position of the four rows on the keyboard.

2. shows the left hand side divisions on the keyboard.

3. demonstrates correct finger position on the keyboard.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students point out the position of the four rows on the keyboard.

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks students to,

1. mention the two divisions of the keyboard.

2. demonstrates the correct finger placement position.

THEME – KEYBOARDING AS A COMMUNICATION TOOL

TOPIC 4 – CARE OF THE COMPUTER

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Charts

2. Computer

3. Typewriter

4. Duster

5. Dust cover

6. Brush

7. Workbook or adopted textbook

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. explain how to take care of the computer.

2. list items used for the care of the computer.

3. demonstrate how to care for the computer.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

Care of the Computer

1. Position the computer properly.

2. Keep in an appropriate (air conditioned) environment.

3. Make use of UPS and stabilizer.

4. Avoid liquid dropping into the system.

5. Avoid food particles.

6. Use dust covers.

7. Unplug the system when not in use for long.

Items used for the Care of the Computer

1. Antivirus

2. UPS – Uninterrupted Power Supply

3. Covering fabric

4. Disk cleaner

5. Clean and soft cloth

6. Portable vacuum

7. Cotton swab

8. Isopropyl alcohol

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. discusses care of the computer.

2. demonstrates how to care for the computer.

3. writes short notes on how to take care of the computer.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. mention how to take care of the computer.

2. list items for the care of the computer.

3. copy notes on the care of the computer.

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks students to,

1. explains how to care of the computer.

2. list five items used for the care of the computer.