Why?

You benefit from Massasoit's required keyboarding competency in two major ways:

First, keyboarding is likely to make you a more competent, higher-achieving student. In many of your courses (especially the writing courses which are required early in your academic career), you may be required to submit typed work. Research indicates that students work better and receive higher grades when their papers are typed. Keyboarding using a computer will further develop your ability to revise, edit, and enhance your work (and it's a lot easier, too!).

Second, computers are on the desk of almost everyone in today's workforce! And keyboards are still the primary way people talk to their computers. Word processing is, and will continue to be, one of the most widely used computer applications. In today's world, "writing" means using word processing on a computer. Familiarity and practice in writing on and using computer keyboards will increase your job possibilities as well as your academic success. Knowing how to keyboard makes an important difference in employability after graduation.

What?

One of the core competencies at Massasoit, and a requirement for graduation, is keyboarding on a computer. We define the minimal requirement as "A student must keyboard at the computer at a rate of 20 words per minute or faster with no more than three errors on a 2-minute test." The student must also demonstrate the following computer-related competencies:

1. insert a disk
2. use basic cursor movement keys/mouse
3. locate function keys
4. edit using backspace and delete keys
5. save a file
6. retrieve a file

You may demonstrate this competency at times set up before or during your first semester at Massasoit. Students who have not fulfilled this requirement will be required to enroll in Computer Keyboarding Workshop when they register for English Comp. II.

How?

You can meet this competency in a variety of ways. You can arrange to take the competency test during your first semester. If you would like to attempt to learn about computer keyboarding on your own during your first semester, computers with self-teaching "typing tutors" are available in the ARC.

Students who do not pass the keyboarding-competency test must register for a keyboarding course during their second semester.

The keyboarding/computer competencies can be met by "passing" CTIM096 Computer Keyboarding Workshop (1 credit) or CTIM100 Keyboarding for Non-Majors (3 credits). See below.

Note: Students in programs with general electives may use this one-credit course as one-third of a three-credit general elective and combine it with two other one-credit courses such as Freshman Seminar, Internet, Word, Excel, Windows, Access, Powerpoint, Physical Education Courses, and others. Some students may choose the higher-level three-credit course, CTIM100 Computer Keyboarding for Non-Majors, to acquire this skill and meet a general elective requirement.

Students with learning disabilities should consult with the Special Needs Coordinator concerning this requirement.

No appointment is necessary! Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the time indicated and bring your driver's license (for ID purposes).

Computer Keyboard Testing Schedule
Date	Day	Time	Room	Location	Course Descriptions
July 9	Wednesday	noon	B103	Brockton	CTIM 148 for Keyboarding Workshop 1 Credit This course provides a thorough knowledge of the keyboard and the basic principles of touch typing. The student will develop a typing speed of 20-35 words per minute. Grading: Pass/Fail CTIM100 Computer Keyboarding 3 Credits This course is designed to teach basic keyboarding skills to students entering an occupation that utilizes an input keyboard. Basic formatting of letters and reports is introduced. The course is adaptable for business and personal use. The student should progress to a speed of 25-45 words per minute on three minute timed writings.
September 3	Wednesday	noon	B103	Brockton
September 8	Monday	noon	B103	Brockton
September 17	Wednesday	noon	C127	Canton
September 22	Monday	5:30 pm	B103	Brockton
October 1	Wednesday	noon	B103	Brockton
October 15	Wednesday	noon	B103	Brockton
October 21	Tuesday	2:00 pm	B103	Brockton
October 27	Monday	noon	B103	Brockton
November 5	Wednesday	noon	C127	Canton
November 13	Thursday	2:00 pm	B103	Brockton
November 17	Monday	5:30 pm	B103	Brockton
November 24	Monday	noon	B103	Brockton
December 1	Monday	noon	B103	Brockton
December 8	Monday	noon	B103	Brockton
December 17	Wednesday	noon	B103	Brockton

No appointment is necessary! Please arrive at least 10 minutes proir to the time indicated and bring your driver's license (for ID purposes).

For more information contact: Prof. Cathy Boudreau at x1698

Last Update: July 21, 2008

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