Let's Start Keyboarding!

Today we will learn about the web-based keyboarding course, Keyboarding Online!

Open your browser and go to the website:
www.keyboardingonline.com

• Click the red button that says "Login Now".
• Enter the School Login and Password.
• Click the Screen Based: Keyboard Mastery button.
• Select the checkbox that states "Trust all applets from Ellsworth Publishing".
• Click "Allow" when asked to download the Java application for Keyboarding Online.
• Click "Open Existing Student File."
• Click on this class period.
• Click on your name.
• Click "Open."
• Enter your password.
• Click "Set Up" on the left, then click on each tab to see how the system is set up for grading your keyboarding lessons.
• Click "Introduction" and we will review this section as a class.
• Click on each step, we will read them out loud as a class.
• Follow the instructions in each section as required. These practice exercises will teach you how to use the Keyboarding Online program and will prepare you for the regular lessons.
• Click "Lessons Menu."
• Type only Line 1 in the Lesson 1, Line 1 window, do not type any other line at this time.
• Repeat Line 1 if you still have time left on the timer. Don't forget this part or your WPM will drop!
• The length of each timing is listed at the top of the window.
• The timer is displayed at the bottom of the screen. When you reach the end of a sentence, you will hit the return key with your right pinky finger, and retype the line until your timer runs out.
• You will only receive a score when you have reached 10 WPM.
• You are required to type each line until you receive a score, but you may repeat a line to receive a higher score.
• You will find your top three scores at the lower right hand side of the window.
• Continue with Line 2 when you have received a score for Line 1.
• Type Line 2 only in this new window. Don't forget to keep typing if your timer has not run out.
• Continue this process for every line in each lesson.
• Click "Progress Reports" and "Comprehensive" to check your progress.
• Click "Grade Reports" and "Current Grade" to see your current grade.

You will be amazed at how quickly your speed and accuracy improve!