The Basic Application Software Integrating Keyboarding Skills (BASI"K"S) program for elementary students in grades 4-6 is designed to develop cross-curriculum, interdisciplinary skills used to enhance subjects taught in the regular classroom. These skills are essential for today's students to function effectively in our highly technological society.

By the time they leave 6th grade, our students type an average of 25 WPM. However, our focus in the elementary grades is on techniqe and accuracy, not speed. We want the students to learn proper habits first; speed will come with practice!

Goals and Objectives

Computer Literacy Standards

Teach students to use the computer efficiently by teaching them to key words faster than they write. Teach students to use the keyboard and computer as a tool to enrich language arts, social studies, science, and math Teach word processing skills along with keyboarding skills. Familiarize students with computer care, vocabulary, usage, and identify ways technology affects students' lives.

Students will model correct posture and keyboarding techniques. Students will demonstrate the ability to reach each key with the correct finger. Students will respond to network system dialog. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of special function keys. Students will utilize the computer to produce correctly formatted documents which include graphics. Students will demonstrate proofreading and editing skills. Students will integrate computer keyboarding skills with classroom subjects. Students will demonstrate the ability to format, save, retrieve, and print documents in a timely, efficient manner.

The following links have been compiled for your convenience. Each link will open a website that is not owned by the Auburn-Washburn school district. USD 437 is not responsible for the content found on these websites. If you find a link that is broken or have concerns about a website please contact the district .

STUDENTS - Click on the links below to practice your skills!

Link	Description
DanceMat Typing	From the UK - WAAAAY fun!
Nimble Fingers	Do Beginning or Advanced Lessons; shows a WPM and error rate
TypeOnline	Another free typing test with results
Game Goo Fearless Frieda	Listen for the words and type
Keybr.com	Quick practice that goes in short spurts and shows your WPM and errors
Ergonomic Review	From Sammy the Skeleton
Typing Pal	Great ergonomics review, but you have to pay to practice