POFT-1231 Numeric Keypad Applications

Deborah Benavidez

Credit Fall 2024

Section(s)

POFT-1231-002 (95544)
LEC DIL HYD DIL

LAB DIL EVC8 8321

POFT-1231-004 (10353)
LEC DIL HYD DIL

LAB DIL EVC8 8321

POFT-1231-005 (10354)
LEC DIL HYD DIL

LAB DIL EVC8 8321

Course Requirements

ACC Course Description

Skill development in the operation of a numeric keypad.

            Credit Hours:  2

Course Rationale

This course will provide you with a specialized skill that will enable you to meet the current and future needs of the business world.

Prerequisite:  Reading-TSI

Textbook:        
You must purchase an access code for this course from www.keyboardingonline.com

TEN KEY MASTERY. Textbooks are not required.

Instructional Methodology:

  • Web-based tutorial software for learning the numeric keys
  • Student guide that details how to complete the course requirements
  • Instructor- and Lab Tech-assisted flex-entry computer lab

Readings

Please refer to the course requirements section of this syllabus.

Course Subjects

COURSE GRADE:

  •      Lessons 1-22                                            Learning Numbers 4 times each           40%
  •      Lesson 23                                                            3-Minute Timed Writing            10%
  •      Lesson 24                                                            5-Minute Timed Writing            10%
  •      Temporary Help Employment Test (Lesson 31)                                                      20%
  •      Credit Card Employment Test (Lesson 32)                                                            20%

*******Your unweighted score will be higher than your final grade because it is an average of all scores, whereas your final score is calculated using the highest score from each lesson.

FINAL GRADE

A    =      90% and above

B    =      80-89%

C    =      70-79%

D    =      60-69%

F    =      59% or below

KEYPAD TIMED WRITINGS GRADING SCALE

A    =      12,000 ksph

B    =      10,000 ksph

C    =        8,000 ksph

D    =        6,000 ksph

F    =      below 6,000

The maximum error allowance for keypad timings is 2% per group.
Recommended Assignment Schedule

Weeks 1-8         Complete Lessons 1-12 Four Times

Weeks 9-16       Complete Lessons 13-22 Four Times

                          Successfully Complete Timings for Lessons 23-24 Four Times

                          Successfully Complete Employment Tests   31-32 Four Times

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Course Student Learning Outcomes:  At the completion of POFT 1231, the student will be able to:

  • Reach the industry standards for data entry by keying 12,000+ keystrokes per hour with 98% accuracy for an A.
  • Reach the data entry skill by keying 10,000 strokes per hour with 98% accuracy for a B.
  • Reach the data entry skill by keying 8,000 strokes per hour with 98% accuracy for a C.

SCANS (Secretary’s [of Labor] Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills)

The following are skills that you will acquire from this course. For a complete definition and explanation of SCANS please go to http://www.academicinnovations.com/report.html.

Personal Qualities:

  • Responsibility
  • Self-Management

Resources:

  • Time
  • Material and Facilities

Information:

  • Organizes and Maintains Information
  • Uses Computers to Process Information

Technology:

  • Selects Technology
  • Applies Technology to Task

Office Hours

M T W Th 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastview (Online)

NOTE Additional hours online by appointment only.

Office Hours

M T W Th 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastview (Online)

NOTE Additional hours online by appointment only.

Published: 09/03/2024 13:44:44