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| Computer Keyboarding Competency |
| 2012 Testing Schedule |
| 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 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. 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). |
| 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. Peter Meggison at x1701 |
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