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 Thank
you for joining this week’s seminar.
 I am so happy you could make it.
 Come in make yourselves at home and relax. We
are about to go on a keyboarding ride! ;-)
Get your typing fingers ready! Let’s type!
A
little about myself.
 How
about you?
 What
 What
program are you in?
is your main goal for when you
complete this class?
 Please
keep comments focused on the night's
topic
 Please keep side conversations to a minimum
 If you have comments about a personal
situation; please email me.
 If you are more than 10 minutes late; please
complete seminar option 2.
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Please do not announce that you are late as the
class has started.
 There
are no right or wrong answers in
seminar. We are all here to learn from one
another.
 Let’s lend a hand to one another, if needed!
 Discuss
the syllabus including, grading rubrics
and late policy.
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Please have a copy of the syllabus on hand.
 Course
Outcomes
 Discuss GDP
 Wrap-up Week 1 discussion
 Questions/Answers
 In
the Introduce Yourself Section, everyone had a
chance to share information with the class.
 Allow me to ask you a question…
 How long has it been since you had Keyboarding
I?
 Do you feel you are ready to move forward? If so,
why? If not, Why?
 Please type 4 complete sentences.
By the end of the course, you should be able to…
 Attain a minimum of 55 words per minute no more
that 5 errors
 Prepare documentation using standard format &
style
 Type Effective health care documents.
 Are
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we ready to type 100 words a minute?
Just kidding
GDP is the Keyboarding
Software you will use.
 GDP textbook
 The Microsoft Word
Reference Manual
 What version do you
have? 2003 or 2007:?

 Unfortunately,
I am unable to effectively assess
your issue with the GDP. Therefore, I will have to
ask that you contact the GDP tech support.
 They will be able to assist you in real-time.
 The number is 1.800.331.5094. Choose option #2.
 Starting
with Unit One, In order to reach the
maximum credit based on the rubric, please ensure
 Post your initial posts no later than Saturday
evening. 100 words minimum.
 You must respond to two or more classmates by
Tuesday. (This is includes all discussions)
 Please note: You will be making 3 post on 3
separate days. (Wednesday- Tuesday).

Stay on topic and contribute quality, substantial
posts!
 If
you use any references/resources, cite
them using APA format. See the Writing
Center Link for more info.
 Please make sure you complete a spell
check. Make sure your posts are clearly
written.
Any questions regarding discussions?
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Extenuating Circumstances: If you have extenuating
circumstances that prevent you from completing projects,
quizzes, seminars or participating in the class, please
contact the me to make alternative arrangements. The
possibility of alternative arrangements is at the discretion of
the instructor. Active communication is the key to
overcoming any hurdles you may encounter during the term.
– It is your responsibility to inform me(ahead of time,
whenever possible) of extenuating circumstances that
might prevent you from completing work by the assigned
deadline. In those situations, we will work together to
come up with a mutually acceptable alternative.
Please note: Prior notification does not automatically
result in a waiver of the late penalties.
Examples of extenuating circumstances may
include but are not limited to: personal/family
member hospitalization, death in the family,
weather/environmental evacuation due to
fire/hurricane, or active military assignment
where internet connectivity is unavailable for a
limited time period.
 Computer-related issues, internet connectivity
issues and clinical blocks are not considered
extenuating circumstances. This includes GDP
issues.
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Without Extenuating Circumstances:
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Up to one week late 20% deduction in points
After one week late 30% deduction in points
No work will be accepted more than two
(2) weeks after the due date.
Please Note: In order for you to make up a quiz
and/or exam, you must contact me by
email at least one day previous to the day
you want to make up the quiz and/or
exam. If you do not, the system will not
allow entrance into the quiz or exam.
About the Late Policy?
•Let’s
take a look at the
rubric for Weeks 1 and 2.
•According to this rubric,
typing 40 words per
minute, with 5 or less
errors will earn you 50
pts.
•Any errors over 5 will
result in 1 point taken off
the wpm.
–Example: 50 wpm
with 8 errors = 47
wpm.
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It is always a good idea to attempt the
timed writing multiple times.
I take the best score to grade.
Take some time to review the rubrics for
the remaining weeks, the wpm
requirements increase, (your wpm
should also increase as well.)
Timed Writing Rubric
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For the new class members, and as a refresher
for those who have already enrolled in a
Keyboarding class, let’s go over how to upload
your timed writings into GDP.
From the GDP Menu bar, click Upload to display
the Upload dialog box seen below.
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There are two ways to upload your work:
– First, If you wish to upload work completed
since your last upload, click Upload work
completed since your last update.
– If you wish to upload all work, click Upload
all work.
– To be on the safe side, Upload all Work.
 After
choosing
the Upload
option, click the
Upload Work to
Student Upload
Work Site.
• After
clicking the Upload Work to Student
Upload
Web Site, the Upload Work dialog box appears.
• This dialog box tells the student that an upload
file has been created. Its location is shown in the
window box, identified by the student’s first and
last names.
• This
upload file has an extension of EXP. For
students at home, this export file would have the
following path, or something similar:
C:\GDPDATA\ DianeJohnson.EXP.
The student now clicks Store the Upload File.
GDP then takes the student to the Student Upload
Web Site, shown on the next screen.
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At the Student Upload Web Site, the student pastes the
most recent upload file location into the Browse box. Then
the student clicks Upload.
The upload file is sent from the student’s computer to the
Instructor Management Web Site and also to the Student
Web Site and placed into the student’s Portfolio.
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After the upload process has been completed, this confirmation
screen appears, telling the student which files were uploaded to
the Instructor Management Web Site.
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This way, the student can verify that the upload was successful
and that his/her instructor will be able to view it.
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If an incorrect e-mail address has been designated in the upload
process, a different confirmation screen will appear in which the
student is directed to contact his/her instructor for clarification.
Let’s take a FUN Pre-test!
In 3-4 completed sentences.
Where and What is the “home row?”
1.
Set of keys, in middle of the keyboard, that
includes Home, End, Page Up and Page Down.
2.
The A, S, D, F, J, K, L, and :; keys, where your
fingers should rest at all times.
3.
The Function Keys, such as F1, F2, F3, etc…,
found at the top of the keyboard.
 The
A, S, D, F, J, K, L, and the :; keys,
where your fingers should rest when
typing.
 In
4 complete sentences discuss why should
you leave your fingers at the home row?
And Why should you learn to type using
the touch typing method.
Why
learn to type using the touch typing
method?
Answer:
Helps to build speed, reduce errors,
also helps to reduce stress on wrists when
typing.
Let’s talk about week 2 Overview!
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Skill building
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Review of:
–Letter
–Memo
–E-mail
–Table
One way to work on skill building is to recognize
your problem areas, and then focus on those
areas.
 Can you identify a problem area? If so, give a
brief description of your problem area(s).

My problem area(s)…numbers and punctuation.
 What
is a block letter?
Do you have an example of a block letter that
you would receive?
 Please complete in 3-4 complete sentences.
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What is a block letter?
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A block letter is a
letter in which all
paragraphs begin on
the left margin.
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Need a visual
example… This is a
good time to
introduce the Word
2003 Manual, that we
will refer to during
most seminars.

Turn to page R-3 to
view examples of
several different
types of business
letters.
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You will use this
manual weekly for
assignments, and it
is a great study tool
for your Skills
Assessment (Unit 5)
and the Language
Arts Final Test.
Remember all work is due on Tuesdays at 11:59 PM (EST)
 Have
a great evening!
 Remember to practice, practice, practice!
 See you next week!