Proper keyboarding technique includes::
<![CDATA[ Proper keyboarding technique includes:
Correct Posture
Correct Arm and Hand Position
Correct Keystroking Technique]]>
Posture:
<![CDATA[ Posture Spine straight leaning slightly forward
Centered in front of keyboard
Comfortable distance from keyboard
Feet on floor, slightly apart]]>
Arm and Hand Position:
<![CDATA[ Arm and Hand Position
Arms relaxed; elbows naturally close to body
Forearms nearly parallel with slope of keyboard]]>
Wrists and Fingers:
<![CDATA[ Wrists and Fingers Fingers curved, tips of fingers resting lightly on keys
Wrists low, but palms of hands not resting on the keyboard
Hands and wrists "quiet," almost motionless]]>
Proper Keystroking Technique:
<![CDATA[ Proper Keystroking Technique
Use the tips of your fingers to operate the assigned keys
Use a circular, pecking motion (down and inward)]]>
IF YOU DO THIS . . .:
<![CDATA[ IF YOU DO THIS . . . You will type faster.
You will make fewer mistakes.
You will be able to type longer without getting as tired.
It will be less likely that you will have health problems with your hands and wrists.]]>
IT IS WORTH THE EFFORT!:
<![CDATA[ IT IS WORTH THE EFFORT!]]>