Unit 7: The Keyboard: Part I

In order to master IT, you need to be familiar with all the keys and what they do.

The following activities can be tailored to fit the needs of your students and the goals your study program.

Vocabulary Builder Activity

Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:

Multiple Choice Activity

Students will be able to select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.

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Listening Comprehension Activity

Students will be able to listen to short audio clips in English and then spell them correctly.

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Spelling and Recognition

Students will be able to identify and spell a vocabulary term correctly given only the definition.

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Students will be able to speak and record 5 example sentences from the unit vocabulary and then submit them for grading by the classroom teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the students will be shown good examples of other students' work.

Many graphic designers use the print screen key to take screen shots of applications to be used in tutorials or brochures.

Often you must press the hash key on a telephone when entering information with the keypad.

On Macintosh computers, the Alt key is called the Option key.

Most computer users do not use the function keys on their keyboards.

The usability expert showed the office workers how to save time by using the tab key instead of the mouse.

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Writing Practice Activity

Students will write a short essay to be graded by the teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the student is shown previous examples of other writings by students.

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Unit 7: The Keyboard: Part I

Vocabulary Builder Activity

Multiple Choice Activity

Listening Comprehension Activity

Spelling and Recognition

Speaking Practice Activity

Writing Practice Activity