Learning the Computer Keyboard
4 Tips on how to go about Learning the Computer Keyboard
As the computer and Internet are likely the most important tools used in an office, computer keyboard education is imperative for much workplace communication. Tasks where keyboarding skills are needed include when sending and receiving email, faxes and memos, as well as when communicating with customers who visit the company website, and when advertising and researching online.
Try these simple tips to teach employees the computer keyboard.
- Create a list. Keyboard shortcuts can save a lot of time. Give each employee a list of keyboarding shortcuts that can be useful to getting work done more efficiently. For example, keyboarding shortcuts are available for highlighting text and creating new documents.
- Offer a class. A computer keyboarding class can be offered during a training session for the entire office using an experienced trainer or can be taken at community colleges for individuals with little keyboarding knowledge.
- Go online. Online, a large number of websites have free lessons and tutorials covering everything from different keyboard layouts, to improving typing speed to learning 10 key.
- Provide a refresher. With advances in technology and the types of computers and keyboards offered, employees may have basic knowledge but not understand the newest developments. Interactive refresher courses and tips on learning the computer keyboard offered online or through software can help employees catch up.
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