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1 Registration and Log In In this Topic Heading 2 Heading 3 First-Time Registration Students can register for access to the Student Portal by providing the valid credentials in the sign-in page. Follow these steps to set up your Cengage log in account: Create Student Account in SSO 1. To create a new Student account with Cengage, click on the Sign Up link at the top right of the CengageBrain page Enter the required information to establish a Cengage account. Once you've created your account, you can now purchase access to KPDO through CengageBrain OR use the access code you purchased with your textbook. Enter your Access Code and click Continue. When you've completed your purchase of KPDO, the Lesson Range you purchased will appear on your Cengage home page. Click Open to launch the KPDO program

2 If this is your first time accessing Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online, the program will check your computer to make sure you have the following components installed. You will need all of these to be able to use KPDO. 1. WORD Flash Player version or higher 3. KPDO Client Tools 4. Visual Studio Tools for Office The screen will present these requirements to you and ask you to install the components. To use KPDO, you will need to install each of them. Once Microsoft WORD 2010 has been detected, you will be prompted to install the KPDO Client Tools and Word Add-in. This is a one-time installation process. The KPDO Student Portal On successful validation, you will be taken to the Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online Student Portal, where you will be prompted for your Course Code. Enter the Course Code given to you by your instructor. You will now be taken to the Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online program, where the Welcome page will give you basic instructions for beginning your course. Note: 1. If your instructor has mandated that you start the class by taking the Skill Analysis test, a dialog box will appear instructing you on how to proceed with the test. Otherwise, you have the option of taking the Skill Analysis test at the start of the class, or at any time during your class.

3 Returning User Registration If you already have a CengageBrain student account, follow these steps to add the KPDO product to your home page: Log in to CengageBrain at using your address and password, and click Login. Enter your Access Code and click Register. The Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online link will now display in your dashboard. Click Open to launch the link. Follow steps 7 8 above. If you forget your Cengage password The Forgot Password option on the CengageBrain log in page helps you retrieve your password details Note: 1. Click the Forgot Password link. Enter your address. Answer your security question. You will be ed a link to reset your password. Lesson Range 1-25 focuses on New Key Learning and does not require WORD 2010 to be installed on your computer.

4 Skill Analysis Test In minitoc this Topic Heading 2 Heading 3 The Skill Analysis timed writing option helps in evaluating your keying ability prior to beginning the program. When you create a new student record, you will be prompted to take the Skill Analysis timed writing. In some cases, your instructor may mandate that you take the Skill Analysis Test before you start your course. In that instance, you will not be able to continue in KPDO until you have completed the Skill Analysis test. To take the Skill Analysis Test, follow these steps. Mandatory (Instructor-Required) Skill Analysis Test If your instructor has made the Skill Analysis timed writing mandatory, a pop-up window will appear advising you that you must take the test. 1. Click Close to take the Skill Analysis timed writing. Tapping the ESC key will close KPDO and take you back to your Cengage home page dashboard.

5 2. The KPDO modal window will open with instructions appearing at the top and the paragraph for you to copy appearing in the keying area. A timer appears in the top left corner of the timing window. The cursor will be positioned properly for you to start keying when you are ready. The timing begins when you key the first character in the paragraph. 3. When time is up, the application will display your GWAM rate, number of errors, and accuracy rate.

6 3. Click the Print button to print your results if you wish. 4. Click the NEXT button to continue to the KPDO Welcome screen.

7 Optional Skill Analysis Test 1. To return to the Welcome screen and take the Skill Analysis test at any other time when using KPDO, click on the Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online product name at the top of the screen. 2. When the Welcome screen displays, click the Skill Analysis button in the bottom right corner of the screen. Follow steps 2-4 above.

8 About Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online (KPDO) is a web-based instructional application that makes use of portals defined by the user type. Although the program is built as a single application, it presents itself differently depending upon the type of user logging in whether that s an instructor, a student, or a Cengage administrator. See Roles for more detailed information about how KPDO alters depending on the type of user. The Student Portal is the view students see to take their online course. It provides access to the lessons assigned for the particular course (Lessons 1-25, Beginning Keyboarding; Lessons 1-55, Beginning Keyboarding and Word Processing; and Lessons , Advanced Word Processing. The software is closely tied to the college keyboarding textbooks published by South-Western Educational Publishing. Lessons, skill building activities, assessments and reports are all dynamically generated based upon the lesson range of the course. IMPORTANT NOTE: Because KPDO is hosted on Cengage servers, the program cannot remain inactive on your screen for longer than 1 hour. If you time out, you will be notified with a caution dialog box and asked to log in again.

9 Understanding the KPDO Application Shell In minitoc this Topic Heading 2 Heading 3 The User Interface (UI) for Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online (KPDO) has been designed to provide easy navigation regardless of where you are in the program. The basic shell of the program looks like this for the Student view: The KPDO shell is divided into several navigation zones as follows. Top Navigation Bars The top navigation bar remains static regardless of which menu or function you are using. These functions include: Welcome Instructions: The first time you log in to KPDO, a welcome page with basic information about KPDO appears. To access the Welcome information at any time, click on the Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online product name.

10 Breadcrumb Trail: You can easily see which part of the KPDO program you are in by viewing the breadcrumb trail. If you need to navigate to the previous screen. The following Global Navigation buttons appear at the top right of the screen: Word Processor button: The Word Processor button opens the KPDO Word Processor. You will be able to perform word processing activities in Lessons 1-25 (WORD 2010 is used solely for word processing in Lessons ) and timed writings. The Word Processor button is always enabled, regardless of which Lesson Range your course is covering. Global Help: This button launches the KPDO Help system in a new browser window. The Contents search pane will open automatically. Log Out: The Log Out button will save your work and close your KPDO session, returning you to your Cengage Learning SSO dashboard. Bottom Navigation Bar At the bottom of the KPDO screen, buttons and instructions will appear that are specific to the screen you are viewing. In addition, the buttons will enable/disable based upon your current activity in the screen. See Basic Navigation Tools and Buttons for more detailed information about how the buttons work. Left Pane Navigation Menus The top level KPDO navigation appears on the left side of the screen (left pane) as tabs. This is your primary access to lessons, skill building activities, timed writings, and other activities. When the tabs are clicked, they open to display the menus. You can quickly check your progress in the course by seeing green check marks next to the activities you have already completed. Once a selection is made, the left nav menu will close, allowing you to view your selected activity in full screen.

11 Right Navigation Menus When you make a selection from the left navigation menu, such as a lesson, KPDO will open to the first activity within the lesson. The other activities associated with that specific lesson appear in the right drop down menu box so that you can navigate between different activities within a lesson without having to go back to the left navigation menu pane. When you have completed an activity, the menu option turns orange for a quick glance to see what activities you've already done.

12 The KPDO Work Area (Modal Window) The KPDO Modal Window is the area where all of your instruction takes place, whether it's keying drill lines or Timed Writings, watching the animations for learning the keys, watching other movies and presentations, looking at a report, or playing a game. When you click on a menu selection from any of the menus, the modal window will display the elements for that activity that are necessary to work in it or view it. For instance, if you are typing drill lines for a warm-up activity in a lesson, you'll see a screen such as the one below, with a boxed area that is split in half. The top half of the box is where you will see instructions and the first drill line, sentence, paragraph, or other exemplar text. The bottom half of the box is where you will key the drill line. You'll also see pictures and technique tips for improving your keying skills, and instructions across the keying window. Below are some examples of how the modal window changes with different types of activities.

13 Example: Drill Line Keying Activity

14 Example: Timed Writing Activity Example: Report Screen

15 Example: Game Activity

16 Example: Reference Activity

17 How To Use the Help System In minitoc this Topic Heading 2 Heading 3 The KPDO Help system is available in two different ways. The Global Help is always available by clicking the Help button in the top right hand corner of the screen. When this button is clicked, the entire HELP file contents are displayed in a new window, with the Contents navigation pane opened. This is ideal for browsing all of the Help content, especially if you are new to the Keyboarding Pro DELUXE program. Contextual Help is available through the Help button that appears in the bottom of the screen. This Help button will navigate you directly to the content related to the specific screen you are viewing. For example, if you are in a Reports screen and click the Help button at the bottom for the screen, you will be taken to the Help content that specifically addresses that report. This is ideal for fast look ups when you are actually working inside the program.

18 Contents The Help Content file displays topics and subtopics in the Help system, much like a Table of Contents does in a printed book. When you click a topic header, it expands to display any subtopics that are associated with it. You can expand and collapse the topics as you wish. When you click on a topic, the right-hand pane in the Help window will display the topic, along with hyperlinks to related topics. Index The Index is organized to help you find specific topics such as Timed Writings, Reports, and other key functions of the KPDO program. When you click on the topic in the Index, the Help content will display in the right-hand pane in the Help window. Hyperlinks to related content can help you find the specific information you re looking for quickly and efficiently. Search The Search function in Help allows you to enter a keyword and perform a look up of all topics related to that keyword. For example, if you enter the keyword Skill Building, you will be directed to the Help content related to the Skill Building tab, the Accuracy and Speed modes of Skill

19 Building, and other related topics. Related topics will be displayed in the left hand pane when the search is complete. Clicking on the topic will open up the content in the right-hand pane. Hyperlinks within the content will take you to related information. Helpful Hints Words in Bold type are the screen instruction as it appears in KPDO. Therefore, if you see the instruction Click on the OK button, you will know that the OK button is what to look for on screen. In some instances, the word will also be a blue hyperlink color. But if it s in bold font, that same verbiage appears on screen. Hyperlinks are underscored and appear in blue font color. Clicking on a hyperlink will take you to other related information within the Help System.

20 Preparing To Use KPDO for the First Time See Also Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online (KPDO) is a web-based application. Therefore, you do not have to download software to your computer in order to use it. However, there are certain files which KPDO downloads to your computer in order to deliver a comprehensive and sophisticated keyboarding instructional system. Along with these files, It is important that your computer meets the System Requirements so that you will experience a seamless experience learning the keyboard and word processing functions. When you launch KPDO the first time, the application will look at your computer to see if certain components have been installed. These components are critical for the system to function correctly. KPDO checks for the following components: Microsoft.NET Framework 4 Client Profile Visual Studio Tools for the Office System 3.0 Runtime If you are enrolled in a class for Lesson Ranges 1-55 or , KPDO will also check to see if you have an installation of Microsoft Office 2010 or any current version of WORD If any of these components are missing, KPDO will display a message with instructions on how to download and install these components to your computer. If you are using a school lab computer and these components are missing, you will need to let your instructor know so that the network administrator can prepare the machine for your use. Installing the KPDO Client Tools and Plug-In When you click on the KPDO Lesson range on your SSO dashboard, KPDO performs the system checks. You will be presented with the following screen: 1. Click on the INSTALL link to download and install the plug in, or click on the Close button to exit back to your SSO dashboard. IMPORTANT : You cannot use the KPDO application

21 2. without this plug in! The Windows operating system will open the following dialog box. Click on the Run button. 3. The download will begin, and a status bar will be displayed by the Windows operating system. 4. If you receive a security warning like the dialog box below, click on Run. The KPDO software is fully secure and will not introduce anything to harm your computer.

22 5. The Windows Installer program will begin to install the KPDO Client Tools. 6. You will see the License Acceptance agreement. When you click the box to accept the license terms, the Install button is enabled. Click Install. 7. The Installer Wizard will begin the installation and display a status bar.

23 8. When the Client Tools have been successfully installed, you will see a final message: 9. The installer will close and you will be returned to the Install instructions page. Click Close to return to the SSO Dashboard. Click on the KPDO Lesson Range. if you have not already installed both plug-ins, you will be prompted to do the second install. IMPORTANT : You will repeat this process to install the KPDO Word Add-In. Follow the same steps as above to complete the installation.

24 Notes: You must close the KPDO window and reopen KPDO from the SSO Dashboard after you have completed the installation of the plug-ins. This ensures that the system has been reset correctly for KPDO to function properly. If you experience any problems with the KPDO plug-in installations, please contact Cengage Tech Support at

25 System Requirements Before you get started with Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online, you will need to be sure that your computer equipment and software browser meet current standards for web applications. The following are the minimum requirements for hardware, software, and the supported browsers. Having the correct configuration on your computer ensures not only that KPDO will perform optimally, but that Cengage Technical Support will be able to assist you. Hardware Requirements Computer and processor Memory Hard Disk Monitor Display Operating System 500 MHz or faster 256 MB RAM; 512 MB recommended for advanced functionality 2.0 GB available space 1024 x 768 or higher resolution Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP1 Windows 7 Windows Server 2003 SP2/MSXML 6.0 Windows Server 2008 or later 32 bit or 64 bit. Software Requirements* Adobe Flash Browser Microsoft.NET Framework Microsoft Visual Studio Office V or higher Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher FireFox 11 or higher** V4.0 Client Profile or higher V3 Client *Note: Other than the Windows Operating System, all software applications required are free of charge and standard web interoperability requirements. **Note: Due to the rapid release schedule of the Firefox browser, KPDO has been tested on all versions commercially released as of June 30, Cengage accepts no responsibility for later releases of the Firefox browser in which major functionality has changed to the extent that KPDO is no longer compatible with the future release.

26 Introduction to KPDO Lessons In minitoc this Topic Heading 2 Heading 3 Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online contains 110 lessons for learning the keyboard and word processing functions. You will learn not only the correct reaches for using the keyboard, but also how to sit properly and position your hands and body through animations and other interactive features. Games also appear in the lessons to provide a fun way to increase your skill and accuracy. Keyboarding courses are generally divided into three lesson range options: Lessons1-25 for learning new keys and practice; Lessons 1-55 for learning new keys, practicing, and beginning word processing learning; and Lessons for advanced word processing learning. A complete course includes Lessons 1-110, divided into Lessons 1-55 and on your SSO dashboard. Each lesson contains a variety of activities that will help you become proficient in keyboarding and word processing. For example: The alphabetical keys, numeric keys, symbols, special characters, numeric keypad, and all other functional keys are covered under 25 instructional lessons. The various key reaches and exercises covered under the particular set of lessons are reproduced as a combined set of activities under Review lessons for practice. The types of lessons include Regular Lessons, Regular lesson with production test as an activity, Check, Point Lessons and Final Tests. The screen shot below shows the Lessons menu for the Lessons 1-55 course.

27 Notes: A Check Point lesson is like any other lesson with two or more Word 2010 activities in it. The activities in a check point lesson can be done in any order. The Final Test lesson is similar to a regular lesson with a production test as an activity. However, the test is graded depending on the set weight % given by your instructor as part of the class set up. Using the Right Navigation Menu Each lesson enables a navigation menu on the right side of the screen that displays the activities associated with that particular lesson. Many lessons have similar activity types, but the activities can vary depending upon what is being taught in that lesson. A typical right navigation menu looks like this with the activities listed:

28 You have the option of either proceeding through each activity in sequence, or you may use this menu to navigate to different activities.

29 Lessons 1-25: Learning the Keys In minitoc this Topic Heading 2 Remember that you can use the right navigation menu at the top right of your work area to navigate between different activities within a lesson. A typical Learn Key Lesson right navigation menu has the following activities: Warm Up Activity The Warm Up lesson activity provides you the opportunity to practice your keyboarding skills prior to learning new keys. Key each drill line once for practice and a second time for speed. The program shows your speed in GWAM after the second attempt.

30 You must key each line at an acceptable accuracy rate; otherwise, the program indicates that there are too many errors and asks you to repeat the line. KPDO uses the Line Check practice mode to display the drills in this lesson part. Notes: GWAM Calculation. Gross words a minute (GWAM) is a method for measuring the speed at which you key drill lines or paragraphs. Keying errors do not affect the GWAM rate. The calculation to compute the gross words a minute (GWAM) is: GWAM = (characterskeyed 5) minutes. The calculation assumes that the average word is five keystrokes long. Line Check. The line-check method to analyze drill material keyed for speed. The program analyzes your input after you tap ENTER. If you meet the accuracy requirement, your GWAM rate appears; otherwise, the program displays the "Too many errors" message. Depending on the Preferences setting, the BACKSPACE key may or may not be available while you use the line-check practice technique. Learn [New Key] Activity The Learn (key) activity reinforces proper keyboarding posture, identifies the location of the new key that you will be learning, shows you which finger to use, demonstrates the proper key reach, and lets you practice the new key reach. The animated character THE PROFESSOR will introduce each key reach in the Alphabetic Keyboarding Learn (key) tabs.

31 In addition, a realistic hand model demonstrates each key reach. This mode is ideal for new key learners or students who would like to review the key locations and key reach demonstrations. Drill lines are presented using the Lock-and-Flash practice technique. If you make a keying error, the software flashes the correct key and demonstrates the proper key reach. You must tap the correct key before you can continue.

32 Notes: The Lock-and-Flash technique is always used when you learn new keys. The BACKSPACE key is always disabled in this lesson part and does not appear in the work area regardless of the Preferences setting. If the Show Lesson movies option is enabled under general preferences then at the start of the activity you will be shown a model representing the keying postures and positions. Textbook Keying Activity Textbook Keying is an activity that lets you key in a section (paragraph or lines) from the textbook. This activity appears in most of the lessons. You can key the exercise at your own pace, since there is no timer associated with the activity. The results are displayed only when you have completed 90% or more of the activity When you click on the Textbook Keying option from the activity menu, you are prompted with the Instructions window. Click OK to continue. The exercise identifier and page number from the textbook are displayed at top of the keying area in the red instructions area. Turn to that page in your textbook and locate the activity referenced. You can start keying the data in the Keying area. Tap the ESC key from the keyboard or click the Stop button that appears at the bottom of the keying area to stop the activity. The Rate (GWAM) and Error results are displayed on completion of the activity. The Textbook Keying activity will be marked complete only when you key it without too many errors and jhave completed 90% or more of the drill lines in the exercise If the keyed in data is less than 90%, the message displayed reads "Please complete exercise. Repeat? Yes /No". If there are too many errors and if the keyed in data for the activity is less than 90%. then you are asked to do the activity again. The Print button is enabled in the bottom navigation bar only after you have keyed 90% of the drill line without Too many errors. If you simply start entering random keystrokes or start keying data which is different from the source data, an error dialog box will display with the message, "You do not appear to be keying from the correct source." Use the Print button to print out a copy of your work. Notes: GWAM Calculation. Gross words a minute (GWAM) is a method for measuring the speed at which you key drill lines or paragraphs. Keying errors do not affect the GWAM rate. The calculation to compute the gross words a minute (GWAM) is: GWAM = (characters keyed 5) minutes. The calculation assumes that the average word is five keystrokes long. While keying in the data, the first tap on the Esc key will stop the activity and display to the students the Errors/GWAM rate. The second tap on the Esc key will take the student back to

33 the lesson menu screen. Accuracy rate and backspace allowed status can be set by the instructor. Student is allowed to change the backspace status using the Edit Preferences option from the Student Edit screen. On completion of the exercise the student is given an option of repeating the same exercise again. Every repeat overwrites the previous attempt of the activity. Improve Keystroking Activity The Improve Keystroking activity helps you practice specific key reaches and techniques. The number of drill lines displayed in the activity varies from lesson to lesson. The drill lines are displayed in Word Lock mode. Notes: Word Lock. Word-lock is an instructional technique that reinforces specific reaches or techniques. Using this method, the program displays the entire drill line and then checks each letter, digit, or symbol as you key it. If you make an error, the program erases the whole word or word group so that you can key it again. The program requires that you key the first character of each word correctly. You may attempt each word up to three times. After three tries, the program displays the last incorrect attempt and moves on to the next word. The

34 BACKSPACE key is never available while you key drill lines using this mode. Build Skill Activity The Build Skill lesson part emphasizes on increasing your keying speed. 1. The activity presents drill lines for you to key using the line-check practice mode. If you meet the accuracy requirement, the application shows your actual rate (orange) and the goal rate (yellow) in the upper right corner of the work area. The goal rate is set at two GWAM higher than your actual rate. 2. The activity challenges you to key the same line at or above the goal rate (yellow). If you meet or exceed the goal, your new rate appears in green. Otherwise, the program displays your GWAM in red and asks if you want to try again to reach the goal rate. Click Yes to continue or No to get the next set of data to be keyed in.

35 If you key too many errors, the program does not display your speed. Rather, it instructs you to key the line again. If the second attempt also has too many errors, the program presents the next drill line. Divider marks may appear in some drill lines. The dividers identify word groups that should be keyed together as a unit. The data to be keyed in the work area is presented in two formats either as sentences or as paragraphs. To view the original data and the student keyed in data, click on the Lesson report option and then click the Print button to print the report page. For the Build Skill activity, the application records the following information to be displayed in the lesson report. Average speed: Drill lines must meet or exceed the accuracy requirement to be included in the average-speed calculation Fastest speed: The fastest speed is based on all of the drill lines in this part Drill lines: The program stores the last attempt for each drill line in the lesson part Date completed: The date of completion of the activity is displayed Notes: Line Check. The line-check method to analyze drill material keyed for speed. The program analyzes your input after you tap ENTER. If you meet the accuracy requirement, your GWAM rate appears; otherwise, the program displays the "Too many errors" message. Depending on the Preferences setting, the BACKSPACE key may or may not be available while you use

36 the line-check practice technique. GWAM Calculation. Gross words a minute (GWAM) is a method for measuring the speed at which you key drill lines or paragraphs. Keying errors do not affect the GWAM rate. The calculation to compute the gross words a minute (GWAM) is: GWAM = (characters keyed 5) minutes. The calculation assumes that the average word is five keystrokes long. The indicator in the lower left corner of the work area shows the status of the BACKSPACE key. Only the most recent keying information is saved if you complete the lesson part more than once.

37 Beginning Word Processing with WORD 2010 Overview The <Insert Screen Name Here> screen is used to accomplish the following: Provide some instruction on what the screen is all about. Fields/Buttons/Areas Field Description Field 1 Field 2 This field allows you to configure the timeout delay. Values may range from zero to 99 The default value is 50. For detailed steps on how to configure the timeout delay and what it may affect, click here. (This would be a link to more detailed information) This field allows you to configure the update frequency. Values may range from 22 to 88 The default value is 47.

38 Advanced Word Processing with WORD 2010 Overview The <Insert Screen Name Here> screen is used to accomplish the following: Provide some instruction on what the screen is all about. Fields/Buttons/Areas Field Description Field 1 Field 2 This field allows you to configure the timeout delay. Values may range from zero to 99 The default value is 50. For detailed steps on how to configure the timeout delay and what it may affect, click here. (This would be a link to more detailed information) This field allows you to configure the update frequency. Values may range from 22 to 88 The default value is 47.

39 Basic Navigation and Helpful Hints In minitoc this Topic Heading 2 Heading 3 Because KPDO is a web-based program, it has been designed to conform with best industry practices and accessibility requirements for web programs. The following terms are used throughout the Help information to reference the behaviors of screens, buttons, panes, and other components when different actions are taken. It is important to understand the various states KPDO goes into when certain functions are performed. For instance, when a dialog box requiring a response from you opens up, the the KPDO workspace screen is frozen until you take action. Then the KPDO workspace becomes active again. KPDO uses color to alert you to different screen states as well - for instance, the orange color is an additional indicator of an active element. Active: The screen or part of the screen is active when the cursor can act on buttons or other elements, or text can be entered into the screen. A lesson activity, when opened, is active when the student begins his/her work. Inactive : The screen or part of the screen has been frozen so that another activity can take place on top of it. For example, when a dialog box appears, it is the active part, and the KPDO screen behind it is grayed out or inactive. Enabled : Buttons, icons, tabs, and other navigational elements are enabled or disabled based on their role relevant to what is appearing on the screen. For example, if a button appears in blue or orange colors and solid background, it is enabled. Disabled : Buttons, icons, tabs, and other navigation elements may not be active for a particular activity or dialog box. For example, a Next button may appear grayed out until a student or class has been selected. This merely means that a selection must be made in order for the button to work. Some tabs, like the Word Processor tab in the top navigation bar can be permanently disabled in the Instructor view, but enabled in the Student view. Dynamic : Elements on the screen that change based upon the current information and state of the screen. The UI has been been designed to intelligently display or not display information based upon such variables as Lesson Range, Skill Building Mode, diagnostics, and other variables. Static: Elements on the screen that never change, regardless of where you are in the program. An example would be the Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online product name in the top left of the screen. This element always appears, and always links to the Instructor Welcome informational page. Menu Panes/Tabs Left Navigation Menus/Tabs: The KPDO shell uses left side panes with tabs for the high level menu options in KPDO. They open and close with mouse clicks or activating some other part of the KPDO program screen. Right Navigation Drop Down Menus: Because Lessons, Skill Building, and References have multiple activities associated with specific learning objectives, those activities are listed on the

40 right side of the screen in a drop down menu. The menu selection is dynamically generated based upon the specific activities relevant to that particular lesson or module. The menus contain screen indicators that will also tell you where you are in your course and what lessons and activities have been completed. Green check marks in the left navigation menu indicate that you have done all of the activities in the lesson. The right navigation menu shows completed activities highlighted in orange color. Navigation and Function Buttons There are two types of buttons used within KPDO: those that allow you to navigate between menus, screens, pop-up dialog boxes and so forth (Navigational) and those that allow you to perform certain functions within an activity (Functional). Below is a brief explanation of some of the more commonly used buttons and how they work. Every effort has been made to ensure that all buttons are clearly relevant to the task at hand, so that they provide an intuitive, easy way for you to decide what to do or where to go next. For details on how to navigate the WORD 2010 activities, which have their own navigation and function buttons as part of the WORD Add-In Ribbon, see the Help section on WORD 2010 Activities. Navigation Buttons The most commonly used navigation buttons appear at bottom of the KPDO Shell. which are either

41 disabled or enabled based upon the kind of activity or screen you're viewing. BACK: this button will navigate you to the previous screen or activity within a lesson. PRINT: this button will format the screen for printing and open the Windows operating system print dialog box. HELP: this button will take you to the contextual help page for the activity/screen you are currently viewing. REPORT: this button will open up the Report screen associated with the activity you are currently viewing. NEXT: this button will navigate you to the next screen or activity within a lesson. IMPORTANT NOTE: the BACK and NEXT buttons only move you through the menu items on a single left navigation tab or right navigation menu. They will not navigate you from one left navigation tab to another. Function Buttons Functional buttons appear in screens and dialog boxes, and are generally intended to give you directions for the next step, submit a completed activity, or confirm an action you've initiated (e.g., hitting the ESC key to end an activity before the timer has timed out). Typical functional buttons are: / YES and NO buttons: These buttons allow you to choose between actions, such as continuing to another activity. ENTER : Used to finalize an action you have been requested to do. Close: Used primarily for closing dialog boxes. Done: Indicates you have completed the function. Generate : This button is used for reports where you must make lesson number or other selections first. Screen Font Size Controls A new feature to KPDO is the ability to increase or decrease the screen font size using buttons that appear in the keying area. These buttons appear at the bottom of each on-screen activity. They do not appear in WORD 2010 activities, but WORD also has many tools for accessibility that can be used.

42 Dialog Boxes Dialog boxes perform different functions within KPDO. They can be cautionary, instructional, or confirming. You will also use dialog boxes to select activity settings for a particular activity that you are currently working on, such as for Timed Writings. The dialog boxes appear in front of the main screen, which becomes inactive, and require either a Close, Save, Yes/No, or OK response from you. Example: Instructional Dialog Box Examples: Warning/Caution Dialog Box Example: Timed Writing Settings Dialog Box

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44 What Your Instructor Sees Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online (KPDO) is a single web application that provides different views based upon the type of user logging in. As a student, you will see all of the features and functions of the instructional software, from lessons to timed writings to skill building practice to working inside Microsoft WORD. In addition, KPDO provides a rich error analysis and reporting system that allows you to identify specific areas where more practice will help you become more efficient. Your instructor can view most of your work through the Instructor portal, including all of your timed writings and WORD documents. They do not see the warm up or practice drill lines, but they do see the final results you have achieved through their utilities and reports. If you experience a problem with KPDO, your instructor may be able to provide the fastest assistance by toggling to your student record and working through your issue with you. Your instructor cannot change any of your work or save any new work to your file, but can see whether the issue is software- or user-related. It is highly recommended that you first contact your instructor in the event of a problem with the software, because quite often, it is the fastest, easiest way to get going again.

45 Learn Key Lessons Overview The <Insert Screen Name Here> screen is used to accomplish the following: Provide some instruction on what the screen is all about. Fields/Buttons/Areas Field Description Field 1 Field 2 This field allows you to configure the timeout delay. Values may range from zero to 99 The default value is 50. For detailed steps on how to configure the timeout delay and what it may affect, click here. (This would be a link to more detailed information) This field allows you to configure the update frequency. Values may range from 22 to 88 The default value is 47.

46 Setting Your Preferences In minitoc this Topic Heading 2 Heading 3 KPDO allows you to view and edit your General, Lesson, and Word Processor preferences to make your learning experience more customized to the way you work. At the top right of the KPDO screen, below the Global Navigation buttons, you'll see the Preferences icon. IMPORTANT NOTE: You cannot change your preferences while you are in the middle of an activity. You must complete the activity before you can go to your Preferences settings and change them. Click the Preferences icon to access the Student Preferences. A pop-up window for your KPDO settings will appear with three tabs: General, Lesson Preferences, and Word Processor. You can navigate between the tabs by either clicking the Back and Next buttons or clicking on the tab. The Back and Next buttons are dynamically enabled and disabled based upon which tab you are viewing.

47 ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE: Your instructor can "lock" certain preferences, which means you will not be able to change them. The only setting that you can change under any circumstances is the Language setting. You will be able to see which preferences your instructor has "locked" when you open the Preferences window. If the instructor has locked the preferences, they are disabled (grayed out) in your window so that you cannot change them.

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49 General Preferences Audio Video Preferences Show lesson movies: This option controls whether lesson movies are played during the lessons. You can turn the lesson movies on/off. Play movie audio: This option controls whether audio is played with the movies. You can turn the movie audio on/off. Play narration/sound effects: This option enables or disables audio in lessons. Language Preferences English or Spanish: This option controls whether the narrative audio and on-screen text play/appear in English or Spanish. Only the technique hints, emphasis, and on-screen instructions are available in Spanish text. Two spaces after end punctuation If this option is enabled, the program will automatically put two spaces after each ending punctuation. If this option is disabled, one space will be added after all ending punctuation. Error marking on spacing after punctuation will be based upon this setting.

50 Lesson Preferences Backspace allowed This option, if on, allows you to use the BACKSPACE key in selected lesson parts. Games Settings Delayed action: The normal mode for the game is real-time action. You can play games in delayed action mode (i.e., game action does not happen until after you have keyed the drill lines) if you turn this option on.

51 Word Processor Preferences Paste allowed This option enables the students to use the paste function, while working in the word processor. Default Style When you click the Set button, a pop-up window to change the settings will be displayed. The default settings for the KPDO Word Processor are the same as the default settings for WORD 2010: Calibri font, size 11, regular weight, and black color. You will be able to select fonts that are web-enabled fonts in your system settings.

52 Font: KPDO uses these settings as the default font for new word processor documents, count-down timings and count-up timings Font Style: KPDO uses these settings as the default style for new word processor documents, count-down timings and count-up timings. Size: KPDO uses these settings as the default size for new word processor documents, count-down timings and count-up timings. Color: KPDO program uses these settings as the default color for new word processor documents, count-down timings and count-up timings

53 TestPage Overview The <Insert Screen Name Here> screen is used to accomplish the following: Provide some instruction on what the screen is all about. Fields/Buttons/Areas Field Description Field 1 Field 2 This field allows you to configure the timeout delay. Values may range from zero to 99 The default value is 50. For detailed steps on how to configure the timeout delay and what it may affect, click here. (This would be a link to more detailed information) This field allows you to configure the update frequency. Values may range from 22 to 88 The default value is 47.

54 Warm Up Activity The Warm Up lesson activity provides you the opportunity to practice your keyboarding skills prior to learning new keys. Key each drill line once for practice and a second time for speed. The program shows your speed in GWAM after the second attempt. You must key each line at an acceptable accuracy rate; otherwise, the program indicates that there are too many errors and asks you to repeat the line. KPDO uses the Line Check practice mode to display the drills in this lesson part. Notes: GWAM Calculation. Gross words a minute (GWAM) is a method for measuring the speed at which you key drill lines or paragraphs. Keying errors do not affect the GWAM rate. The calculation to compute the gross words a minute (GWAM) is: GWAM = (characters keyed 5) minutes. The calculation assumes that the average word is five keystrokes long. Line Check. The line-check method to analyze drill material keyed for speed. The program analyzes your input after you tap ENTER. If you meet the accuracy requirement, your GWAM rate appears; otherwise, the program displays the "Too many errors" message. Depending on the Preferences setting, the BACKSPACE key may or may not be available while you use the line-check practice technique.

55 Learn New Key Activity The Learn (key) activity reinforces proper keyboarding posture, identifies the location of the new key that you will be learning, shows you which finger to use, demonstrates the proper key reach, and lets you practice the new key reach. The animated character THE PROFESSOR will introduce each key reach in the Alphabetic Keyboarding Learn (key) tabs. In addition, a realistic hand model demonstrates each key reach.

56 This mode is ideal for new key learners or students who would like to review the key locations and key reach demonstrations. Drill lines are presented using the Lock-and-Flash practice technique. If you make a keying error, the software flashes the correct key and demonstrates the proper key reach. You must tap the correct key before you can continue. Notes: The Lock-and-Flash technique is always used when you learn new keys. The BACKSPACE key is always disabled in this lesson part and does not appear in the work area regardless of the Preferences setting. If the Show Lesson movies option is enabled under general preferences then at the start of the activity you will be shown a model representing the keying postures and positions.

57 Textbook Keying Activity Textbook Keying is an activity that lets you key in a section (paragraph or lines) from your textbook. This activity appears in most of the lessons. You can key the exercise at your own pace, since there is no timer associated with the activity. The results are displayed only when you have completed 90% or more of the activity. 1. When you click on the Textbook Keying option from the activity menu, you are prompted with the Instructions window. Click Close to continue. 2. The exercise identifier and page number from the textbook are displayed at top of the keying area in the red instructions area. Turn to that page in your textbook and locate the activity referenced. You can start keying the data in the Keying area.

58 3. The Stop button will appear on the screen when you begin to key the activity. Click the Stop button that appears at the bottom of the keying area to stop the activity.

59 4. The Rate (GWAM) and Error results are displayed on completion of the activity.

60 The Textbook Keying activity will be marked complete only when you key it without too many errors and have completed 90% or more of the drill lines in the exercise If the keyed-in data is less than 90%, the message displayed reads "Please complete exercise. Repeat? Yes /No". If there are too many errors and if the keyed-in data for the activity is less than 90%. then you are asked to do the activity again. The Print button is enabled in the bottom navigation bar only after you have keyed 90% of the drill line without "Too many errors." If you simply start entering random keystrokes or start keying data which is different from the source data, an error dialog box will display with the message, "You do not appear to be keying from the correct source." Use the Print button to print out a copy of your work. Notes: GWAM Calculation. Gross words a minute (GWAM) is a method for measuring the speed at which you key drill lines or paragraphs. Keying errors do not affect the GWAM rate. The calculation to compute the gross words a minute (GWAM) is: GWAM = (characters keyed 5) minutes. The calculation assumes that the average word is five keystrokes long.

61 While keying in the data, the first tap on the ESC key will stop the activity and display your Errors/GWAM rate. The second tap on the ESC key will stop the activity and open the left navigation menu pane. Accuracy rate and Backspace allowed status can be set by the instructor. You can change the backspace status using the Preferences button unless your instructor has locked it in the Instructor Utilities.. On completion of the exercise, you are given an option of repeating the same exercise again. Every repeat overwrites the previous attempt of the activity.

62 Improve Keystroking Activity Improve Keystroking Activity The Improve Keystroking activity helps you practice specific key reaches and techniques. The number of drill lines displayed in the activity varies from lesson to lesson. The drill lines are displayed in Word Lock mode. Notes: Word Lock. Word-lock is an instructional technique that reinforces specific reaches or techniques. Using this method, the program displays the entire drill line and then checks each letter, digit, or symbol as you key it. If you make an error, the program erases the whole word or word group so that you can key it again. The program requires that you key the first character of each word correctly. You may attempt each word up to three times. After three tries, the program displays the last incorrect attempt and moves on to the next word. The BACKSPACE key is never available while you key drill lines using this mode.

63 Build Skill Activity The Build Skill lesson activity emphasizes increasing your keying speed. 1. The activity presents drill lines for you to key using the Line-Check practice mode. If you meet the accuracy requirement, the application shows your actual rate (orange) and the goal rate (yellow) in the upper right corner of the work area. The goal rate is set at two GWAM higher than your actual rate. 2. The activity challenges you to key the same line at or above the goal rate (yellow). If you meet or exceed the goal, your new rate appears in green. Otherwise, the program displays your GWAM in red and asks if you want to try again to reach the goal rate. Click Yes to continue or No to get the next set of data to be keyed in.

64 If you key too many errors, the program does not display your speed. Rather, it instructs you to key the line again. If the second attempt also has too many errors, the program presents the next drill line. Divider marks may appear in some drill lines. The dividers identify word groups that should be keyed together as a unit. The data to be keyed in the work area is presented in two formats either as sentences or as paragraphs. To view the original data and your keyed-in data, click on the Lesson Report menu option in the right navigation pane. click the Print button to print the report page. For the Build Skill activity, the application records the following information to be displayed in the lesson report. Average speed: Drill lines must meet or exceed the accuracy requirement to be included in the average-speed calculation Fastest speed: The fastest speed is based on all of the drill lines in this part Drill lines: The program stores the last attempt for each drill line in the lesson part Date completed: The date of completion of the activity is displayed Notes: Line Check. The line-check method to analyze drill material keyed for speed. The program analyzes your input after you tap ENTER. If you meet the accuracy requirement, your GWAM

65 rate appears; otherwise, the program displays the "Too many errors" message. Depending on the Preferences setting, the BACKSPACE key may or may not be available while you use the line-check practice technique. GWAM Calculation. Gross words a minute (GWAM) is a method for measuring the speed at which you key drill lines or paragraphs. Keying errors do not affect the GWAM rate. The calculation to compute the gross words a minute (GWAM) is: GWAM = (characters keyed 5) # of minutes. The calculation assumes that the average word is five keystrokes long. The indicator in the lower left corner of the work area shows the status of the BACKSPACE key. Only the most recent keying information is saved if you complete the lesson part more than once.

66 Timed Writing Activity Timed writing activities are designed to help you improve your keyboarding skills by setting time limits and encouraging you to always increase your skills and accuracy. They appear both within the lesson activity sequences and as stand-alone exercises. To take a timed writing, follow these steps: 1. Click on the Timed Writing activity within the lessons. 2. The Timed Writing settings window will appear Select the timed writing length required. Your choices are 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, and 5 minutes. Select from the General Settings how you'd like to have the Timed Writing display the timing status. Your options are:

67 a. b. c. Select the Show time remaining check box to display the count down timer during the activity. Select the Beep every 15 seconds check box to alert you with a sound sdoutput once in 15 seconds for the regular time period set. Select the Flash every 15 seconds option to alert you with a visual output every 15 seconds. The timed writings are available only in accuracy mode for lessons 1-25, whereas from lesson 26 onwards there is an option available from where you can choose the mode of timed writing either speed mode or accuracy mode. The student can also choose the entire writing available or a part of the writing from the source module for keying. Refer window. After enabling the required options, click OK The Timed Writing window will open. Instructions for the exercise number and page in the textbook for the Timed Writing are displayed in the red instructions bar. Make sure your book is open to the correct exercise before you begin to key. 8. KPDO automatically checks the first 40 characters to make sure you are keying from the correct source document. If you key in data that is different from the specified exercise, KPDO displays an Error dialog box with this message: "You do not appear to be keying from the correct source." Click the Close button to restart the timed writing activity.

68 9. There is also a "continuous character" check that occurs for the first 25 characters. If you key a word with more than 24 characters in it, the whole word will be wiped out on the 25th character key stroke, and you will be required to key in the word all over again. The timer, however, will not stop. This will automatically lower your GWAM rate. 10. When the timer has counted down to 0:00, a message box pops up with the results of the Timed Writing. When you click the Close button, you will see any errors are highlighted/marked and your GWAM rate, number of errors, and Accuracy rate percentage reported out. You have the option to repeat the timed writing or continue to another activity.

69 You can make two attempts to do the timed writing activity. The results are displayed for both the attempts. If your second attempt results are than your first attempt, KPDO will save the results without prompting you. However, if previous first attempt results are better than the current one the application will display a message to student stating that the first attempt was better and ask if the student would like to save the first attempt. Click the ESC key or the Back] button to stop the activity before the time elapses. On completion of the time length the following options are available to the student, a Print icon to print the report, Practice Errors (Hyperlink to 9.5) option - if the writing has been completed with errors or too many error and Error Diagnostic(Hyperlink to 9.4) option if the error diagnostic has been turned on and the writing done with errors.

70 Notes: The Instructor-Set Preferences (Hyperlink to 9.2) settings can be set by the instructor for the following options Errors per Minute, Display Grade and Backspace allowed. The best three or best five writings displayed for a particular student considers all the timed wrings activity taken by the student both inside and outside the lessons. The best writings displays the activity which is keyed within the error tolerance limit. Writings with too many errors are not taken into consideration for Best 3 or 5 writings. The last 40 writings display the last 40 timed writings taken up by the student, which includes the writings completed with too many errors and also the writings completed within error tolerance limit. If the student has keyed in with no errors then the Practice Error and Error Diagnostic button will not appear. Error diagnostics option appears only if it is enabled and this option is not available for classes with lesson range 1-25.

71 Timed Writing Activities with Diagnostics and Speed/Accuracy Mode In minitoc this Topic Heading 2 Heading 3 Timed Writing activities for Lessons have different features from the Timed Writings available in Lessons By the time you reach Lesson 26, you will have acquired good touch-typing skills, so now it's time for you to apply that skill to longer writings and documents. Again, you will be timed during the Timed Writings, for periods of 1 minutes, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, or 5 minutes. In addition, there are some new features introduced in these Timed Writings. First, you are now working in either Speed or Accuracy mode. Lessons 1-25 Timed Writings are only available in Accuracy mode; you now can select which mode you prefer to work in. Second, Diagnostics routines will now be applied to your work if your instructor has selected the Diagnostics tracking option in Preferences. When you are keying a Timed Writing exercise in Speed mode, KPDO reports on your number of errors and GWAM rate. When you are keying in Accuracy mode, KPDO reports on your GWAM, number of errors, and accuracy percentage. Diagnostics are report-outs of what kinds of errors you are making, and will provide additional drill lines and instructions for improving your keying ability in a specific area such as double striking characters, transposing characters, using the wrong reach, and more. Finally, if you make errors completing a Timed Writing, two buttons appear with exercises based on the errors you've made - Practice Errors and Error Diagnostics. You have two opportunities to work on any Timed Writing, which are called First Attempt and Second Attempt in the reports. You may repeat First or Second Attempts, and have the option of saving the best results. Nor are you forced to make a second attempt - you will always be prompted to continue or not. To take a Timed Writing in Lessons , follow these steps: Timed Writing First Attempt 1. Click on the Timed Writing activity within the lesson right navigation menu.

72 2. The Timed Writing Settings dialog box will appear.

73 You now need to make selections for how you want to take the Timed Writing. Your instructor and the book may give you specific Timed Writing instructions for a particular exercise, or you may choose the features you want. 1. Select the Timing Length required: 1 minutes, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, or 5 minutes. 2. Select the Source settings. With longer Timed Writings, you have the options of doing the entire writing or single paragraphs. 3. In the General pane, you have the following options: a. Select the Show time remaining check box to display the count down timer while you're keying the exercise. b. Select the Beep every 15 seconds check box to have the timer make a sound every 15 seconds while you're keying the exercise. c. Select the Flash every 15 seconds option to have the timer flash from white to red every 15 seconds. d. Select the Mode you wish to work in: Accuracy or Speed. 4. After enabling the required options, click OK. 5. The Timed Writing work area will open with the page number and Timed Writing activity number displayed in the instructions bar. Open your book to the referenced page and make sure you are positioned correctly at the keyboard before you begin to key the text. The counter starts the countdown when you tap the first keystroke.

74 KPDO checks the first 40 characters you key to make sure you are using the correct source writing. If not, an error message box will appear saying, "You do not appear to be keying from the correct source." When you click OK, the program will erase the existing keystrokes and allow you to start over. KPDO also performs a character count check on the first 24 keystrokes. This prevents you from pressing on a key to repeat it. If 25 characters are keyed successively, KPDO will erase the characters and put the cursor back at the start of the line. When the counter reaches 0:00, the screen will freeze, and your Timed Writing Results will be displayed in a dialog box. 9. You can either take the timed writing again, click on one of the Practice buttons, or navigate to another lesson or activity.

75 Taking the Timed Writing a Second Time (Second Attempt) If you choose to take the timed writing again, you will return to the Timed Writing work area. After you have completed the second attempt, your results will be reported in a dialog box. When you click the Close button, another dialog message displays with the results of your current attempt and previous attempt. KPDO will ask you if you want to save the current or the previous timed writing results. This choice is what will be displayed in the Timed Writing Reports. (See Notes at the bottom of this page.) Practice Errors and Error Diagnostics If you have made errors while keying the timed writing, two buttons appear in the bottom right of the screen: Practice Errors and Errors Diagnostics.

76 Practice Errors For each error word, the program lets you practice the word that precedes it, the error word itself, and the word that follows. Follow the steps below to start the Practice Errors activity: 1. Click the Practice Error button. A work area template will display. Note that the error type is displayed at the top.

77 For each error word, the program lets you practice the word that precedes it, the error word itself, and the word that follows. These are simply repetitive drill lines to practice the strokes and reaches. Therefore, information such as GWAM and errors is not reported. The drill lines should be keyed three times each. The practice uses the Word-Lock technique, so you have three opportunities to key the phrase correctly before moving to the next error round. Skip and Stop options are available. Click the Skip button to move on to the next error drill. Click Stop to go back to the timed writing main menu for other options. Notes: Not every error word is presented for practice. Sometimes a single lapse in concentration can result in a string of errors. In these instances, all the error words in the group will be omitted from practice. Generally, the error words practiced are single, isolated words or small groups. Error Diagnostics The Error Diagnostic s functionality is enabled after you have keyed a Timed Writing Second Attempt. When you click on the Error Diagnostics button, the following report is displayed on screen:

78 1. You use this report to identify what errors types you are most commonly making, such as missing adjacent keys, transposing letters, and adding extra words. When you have studied the error types, you may practice improving your skill by clicking Practice Diagnostics. An exercise will be displayed for each of the error types identified in the report.

79 2. 3. When you complete each practice line twice, you will be taken to the next practice drill associated with the Error Diagnostics report. You may skip any of the practice drills by clicking the Skip button, or exit the Error Diagnostics Practice by clicking Stop. Notes: The Best Timed Writings Report considers all of the timed writings you have done both within and outside of lessons. Your instructor chooses whether the report displays your best 3 or best 5 writings. The best timed writings are those which have been keyed at the fastest speeds within the error tolerance limit set by your instructor. Writings with too many errors are not taken into consideration for Best 3 or 5 writings. The Last 40 Timed Writings Report displays the last 40 timed writings you have taken, including those with too many errors. So it is a different report from the Best Timed Writings report, which only displays those timed writings that were within the error tolerance limit. If you keyed a timed writing with no errors, then the Practice Error and Error Diagnostic button will not appear.

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81 WORD 2010 Activities (Lessons ) In minitoc this Topic Heading 2 The KPDO software is integrated with the copy of Microsoft WORD 2010 that resides on your computer. It adds a special KPDO Student tool bar (called an Add-In) to your WORD software that permits sophisticated checking routines, while tracking your time on task and error diagnostics. There are two types of WORD activities available in KPDO: Checked and Unchecked Document activities. You can identify which type of document you are working with by looking at the WORD icon next to the activity name in the right navigation menu: Checked : created. Unchecked : created. the document is checked for errors and the document analysis report is the document is not checked for errors, and a simple summary report is IMPORTANT : When you open a document in WORD using KPDO, you must exit the document using the KPDO Add-In Toolbar. Otherwise, your work will not be saved or reported correctly. Before You Begin The following directions lead you through a typical WORD 2010 activity. KPDO allows multiple attempts to create and edit documents, and tracks them for you. Two key concepts for working with the WORD 2010 activities are: Edits: This represents the number of times you have edited a specific version of a document. Each time that you reopen a document, the Edit count increases by one. The number of edits is reported through the WORD 2010 Documents Report. Passes : This represents the number of times you have started over with a document activity. If you decide that you need to begin a new "pass" with a document you have already created once, KPDO will remind you that it is a new pass. The number of passes you create for a specific activity is also reported through the WORD 2010 Documents Report. Each time you start a WORD Activity, you will be presented with options for setting up the activity. These options are: Begin new document. This will either start a new word document or, if you have already done this activity before, start a new Pass. Open existing document: You open a document you've previously saved. This counts as an Edit. Print document without error report Print document with error report The last three options are only available after you have completed the first pass of a document.

82 Begin New Document Select Begin New Document and click OK You are prompted with the Document Instructions dialog box. This dialog reminds you of what the Add-In Toolbar buttons do, and reminds you about how to exit the document. Click Start. 3. WORD 2010 will be opened by KPDO.

83 4. A dialog box showing the document textbook page and exercise number to be keyed displays. 5. WORD opens with the KPDO Student Add-In Ribbon open. This ribbon is only viewable when KPDO launches WORD. The tool bar has the following four buttons:

84 SAVE AND CLOSE: Click this to end the WORD activity and exit WORD correctly. You will be returned to the KPDO browser window. CHECK DOCUMENT: Click this when you have finished the activity and are ready for KPDO to run the error analysis routine on it. This generates the report that displays the GWAM and errors (if any) you have achieved. INFORMATION: Click this to view the exercise details. HELP: Click this to view the context sensitive Help File for the WORD activity. Important Things to Know: In order to run the Check routine, you must have completed a minimum of 90% of the total activity. If you have not achieved 90% completion, an error message will display saying, "You have not completed the document. What would you like to do?" You have two options: Save & Exit or Return to Document. If you select Return to Document, you will be returned to the point where you ended your work. The timer will continue with your first keystroke. If you have completed 90% of the document, keystroking and formatting errors are identified using the error analysis functions. The checked document that is displayed is the report.

85 Reviewing the Checked Document Error Analysis Report 1. The report is presented in a non-editable document with the errors highlighted and the Checked Document ribbon with four buttons is now displayed. 2. Click the ERROR DETAILS button to view the list of errors. Click the INFORMATION button for activity identification information. Click the CLOSE button to close the activity and go back to the lesson menu. Click the HELP button to see contextual help about WORD activities. KPDO will only store the latest three edits for the latest pass of any WORD activity. Therefore, if you make two or more passes at the document, KPDO will only report on the most recent pass. If you have made more than three attempts to edit the WORD activity, only the latest three will be reported. The following information is reported in the WORD 2010 Documents Report. Completion date

86 Time take for each edit Number of errors (only for error-check exercises) Grade (if exercise is to be graded. See note below.) Note: Grading will only occur if grading parameters are set for the document by your instructor in the Instructor Utilities.. Keystroking Error Marks Formatting Error Marks Formatting errors are displayed as a solid blue box in the beginning of the paragraph with a bold blue underline Format Error Type Description Headings can have only one formatting error i.e. all formatting errors will be taken together and

87 counted as 1 error Format Error Type Headings Styles Category 1 Errors Paragraph Formatting Category 2 Errors Vertical Page Position Envelopes Page Number Cover Page Page Break Description Can have only one formatting error; i.e., all formatting errors will be taken together and counted as 1 error All category 1 errors occurring in a continuous block of text will be counted as 1 error. Every block of continuous text is treated as a separate error count. Style Errors to be checked are: Font Size Font Style Bold Italic Underline Strike Thru Super Script Highlighting All category 2 errors occurring in a continuous block of text will be counted as 1 error. Every block of continuous text is treated as a separate error count. Paragraph Formatting errors to be checked are: Bullets and Numbering if present in a paragraph will be checked for occurrence and style. Line spacing Paragraph alignment Paragraph Indent presence and absence, indent size Tabs tab settings, location and presence Count as 1 error for the document. Count as 1 error Check only presence or absence of in the document. Count as 1 error for all pages Check for location and style All Style errors on the cover page will be taken as 1 error. This is in addition to the Keystroke errors. All page break errors in the document to count as 1 error presence or absence.

88 Table Section Break Column Mail Merge Comment Track Changes Every table in the document will be accounted separately for error check. Presence or absence of table at the specified location and size of the table (number of columns and rows). Presence or absence of. Count as 1 error for mismatch in the document columns. Text content will be checked for keystroke error. Text content will be checked for keystroke errors. Presence or absence of. Text content will be checked for keystroke errors. On or Off. Text content will be checked for keystroke error To Edit an Existing Document To edit an existing document, follow these steps:: Click on a document activity within the lesson. The KPDO application checks your student record to confirm if the activity was done before. If there is a previously saved version, KPDO presents a warning dialog box saying, "Starting a new pass will overwrite your existing document. Do you want to begin a new pass?" If you select YES, you will proceed to Step 2. Selecting NO will return you to the previous screen with the right nav bar open. You are prompted with the Document Option dialog box which displays the lesson number, page number and exercise name. Select Open existing document option to edit the record. The last saved document for the activity, with the exercise name appearing in the title and the movable popup window to generate report and navigate back to the lesson is displayed. Update the document presentation and click Check Document button. Your student record is updated with the following: The exercise number The latest pass number (increments by 1 for every new pass) The edit number is set to 1 The current date Total time taken for the exercise (all pass time are summed up) Number of errors in the current edit. Grade (if exercise is to be graded) The report is presented in a non-editable document with the Errors (see below) highlighted. Your document is graded if your instructor has set grading parameters to have grading performed.

89 Printing Your Document from the Document Options dialog Select the Print document without error report option to print your completed document without errors. Select the Print document with error report option to print your completed document with the errors highlighted.

90 Summary Lessons 1-25 This report shows the results of all the lessons from 1 to 25. The report shows the Lesson Number, Average and Fastest speeds for Build Skill, speed and number of errors on Textbook Keying, Date Completed, Speed and number of Errors on Timed Writing Attempt 1, and Speed and number of Errors on Timed Writing Attempt 2 (where applicable). The indicator "n/a" appears when a Timed Writing activity is not available. Notes: 1. Textbook Keying Speed/Errors column represents the GWAM rate / number of errors. If Backspace is used to complete the activity, it is represented with the symbol. If an activity is not part of the lesson, then "n/a" is displayed. If you have not completed the activity for the lesson, -- is displayed. 2. If there are two textbook keying activities in a lesson, then both activity details appear under the same column. 3. Timed Writing Speed/Errors column represents the GWAM rate/ number of errors. If Backspace is used to complete the activity, it is represented with the symbol. If this activity is not part of the lesson, then "n/a" is displayed. If you have not completed the activity for the lesson, -- is displayed. GWAM and Errors of both the attempts are reported in two separate columns. 4. The lesson numbers are hyperlinks to your detailed lesson report.

91 Numeric Keypad Report This report shows the results of all the Numeric Keypad Lessons. The report shows the Lesson Number, Date Completed, and both the Average and Fastest Build Skill rate. Notes: 1. The lesson numbers are hyperlinks to the student s actual work file. 2. For a particular activity, the report will display the date on which that activity was completed. 3. The group numbers are hyperlinks to your detailed lesson report.

92 Keypad Timed Writings Report This report shows the results of all the Keypad Timed Writings both from the book as well as supplemental keypad timed writings created by your instructor. The report shows the Timed Writing Group, Date Completed, Fastest KSPM, Average KSPM, and Error Rate. Notes: 1. For a particular activity, the report will display the date on which that activity was completed. 2. For Groups 1 to 9 and supplemental Groups 1 to 10, Backspace usage status is displayed using the symbol. 3. The group numbers are hyperlinks to your detailed lesson report. 4. Clicking on a group name hyperlink displays the detailed timed writing report. A red "x" indicates where an error was made.

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94 Skill Analysis Report This reports shows the student s initial attempt and the five most recent subsequent attempts of the Skill Analysis Timed Writing. It reports the date the Skill Analysis was completed, Writing Length, GWAM, Errors, and Accuracy. Notes: The Writing Length column represents the time allocated for the attempt in minutes. The GWAM column represents the GWAM rate for the attempt. The Errors column represents the number of errors reported in the attempt. The Accuracy column represents the accuracy rate percentage. The Initial attempt reports the details from the first time a Skill Analysis timed writing is taken. The Five most recent attempts displays the details of the five most recent attempts of a Skill Analysis timed writing.

95 Skill Building - Accuracy Report This report contains information on the Skill Building lessons in Accuracy mode. Each lesson number is a hyperlink to the detailed lesson report for an Accuracy mode lesson. The report shows date the activity was completed and results for the Keyboard Mastery and Improve Technique activities. Sentences and Paragraphs show the Average Fastest Speed. Measurement and Assessment show GWAM/Errors/Speed. Notes: There is no Skill Building Accuracy or Skill Building Speed report for Lessons Best CWAM paragraphs column represents CWAM rate (corrected words per minute). If Backspace is used to complete the activity), the symbol is displayed. If this activity is not part of the lesson, then n/a is displayed. If you have not completed the activity for the lesson, is displayed. Best Accuracy Sentences errors/gwam column represents number of errors/gwam rate. If you have not completed the activity, -- is displayed. The lesson numbers are hyperlinks. Clicking on a hyperlink shows your detailed lesson report.

96 Skill Building - Speed Report This report contains information on the Skill Building lessons in Speed mode. Each lesson number is a hyperlink to the detailed lesson report for an Speed mode lesson. The report shows date the activity was completed and results for the Keyboard Mastery and Improve Technique activities. The Sentences and Paragraphs columns show the Average Fastest Speed. Measurement and Assessment show GWAM/Errors/Speed. Notes: The lesson numbers are hyperlinks. Clicking on a hyperlink shows your detailed lesson report. The Average Fastest Speed Sentences column represents the average of the fastest speed of each individual drill line. If Backspace is used to complete the activity, the symbol is displayed. If this activity is not part of the lesson, then "n/a" is displayed. If you did not complete the activity, "--" is displayed.

97 Understanding and Using KPDO Reports Overview The <Insert Screen Name Here> screen is used to accomplish the following: Provide some instruction on what the screen is all about. Fields/Buttons/Areas Field Description Field 1 Field 2 This field allows you to configure the timeout delay. Values may range from zero to 99 The default value is 50. For detailed steps on how to configure the timeout delay and what it may affect, click here. (This would be a link to more detailed information) This field allows you to configure the update frequency. Values may range from 22 to 88 The default value is 47.

98 Technique Building Report This report contains information on the Skill Building Technique Builder activities completed. The report shows the exercise completed, page number, number of lines keyed, GWAM, number of errors, and the date on which the activity was completed. Notes: 1. The student s last 20 attempts are recorded and reported. 2. If an exercise is taken more than once, then every attempt is stored and counted separately. 3. All exercise names are hyperlinked to your detailed work file.

99 Drill Practice Report This report contains information on the Skill Building Drill Practice activities completed. The report shows the Drill Type and number of lines completed for each. It also shows the total words keyed, total errors, and the percentage of words correctly keyed. Note: 1. The number of lines completed displays the number of lines completed in the drill practice for each of the keyboarding technique activities in the right navigation menu.

100 Best Timed Writings Report This report shows your best timed writings results for 1-minute, 2-minute, and 3-minute intervals, based on both GWAM and number of errors made. If your instructor has chosen to have 5 minute timed writings display, then the report will reflect them as well. In addition, your instructor may choose to have three or five timed writings display for each duration. The report shows the Writing Name, Date and Time the writing was completed, Length of the Writing, GWAM, Errors, whether or not Backspace was used, and a Grade (if enabled by your instructor). Notes: This report displays the three or five best writing attempts from all timed writings, regardless of whether they were taken inside a lesson or as an outside Timed Writing. This report displays the three or five best writing attempts from all Timed Writings taken. This list is taken from all of your Timed Writing results, not just the most recent 40. The Last 40 Timed Writings Report displays the most recent work you have done. Each writing name is a hyperlink to your detailed work file for that particular writing and length of time.

101 Last 40 Timed Writings Report This report shows the 40 most recent timed writings that you have taken. The report shows the Writing Name, Date and Time the writing was completed, Length (time duration) of the writing, GWAM, Errors, whether or not Backspace was used, and a Grade (if enabled by your instructor).. Notes: This report displays the last 40 writings across the class including the writings done within a lesson. Each writing name is a hyperlink to your detailed work file with the errors highlighted. Error diagnostics are available through the work file as well..

102 Cumulative Error Diagnostics Report The Cumulative Error Diagnostics Report displays the cumulative error diagnostics for all timed writings taken from the Timed Writings tab or timed writings completed within lessons. Only writings completed inside the KPDO Word Processor are not included. The Cumulative Error Diagnostics Report gives a detailed error analysis report for the Timed Writing activity undertaken. The errors are identified as Finger Errrors, Row Errors, Key Reach Errors, and Miscellaneous errors such as punctuation or transposed words. Notes: This report displays the cumulative Timed Writing diagnostics of all Timed Writings taken through the current date from either inside or outside the lessons. KPDO starts collecting error diagnostics statistics from the date of creation of the class. Thereafter, it is reset to zero only when your instructor clears error diagnostics. KPDO then restarts the data collection from the date on which it was cleared.

103 Summary Lessons Report This report covers all the activities completed in lessons 26 and above. The report shows each activity within a lesson. It shows whether or not you have completed the activity, the Grade, and the date you completed the activity.. Notes: 1. All activities completed in the lesson come with a check mark in the check box. 2. If a lesson doesn t have any data then that lesson will not be listed in the report. 3. Every lesson number is a hyperlink to the lesson report.

104 WORD 2010 Documents Report This report shows your Word 2010 lesson activity work. It displays the Document name, the Date on which you completed the activity, number of Passes/Edits, Rate(GWAM), Errors, Total Time, and Grade. Notes: This report displays the summary of the WORD 2010 documents done inside a lesson. All documents completed as of the current date are displayed. The documents are grouped together based on the lesson in which they occur. The Pass/Edit column represents the number of Passes and Edits you've taken to complete the document. The number of edits is for the latest pass. Total Time is the total time taken to complete the document for the current pass. All documents hyperlink to the latest edit for the current pass.

105 Production Tests Report This report shows your Production Test results. The report is grouped by Production Test name, and displays the Document name, Date the document was completed, Pass, Rate (GWAM), Errors, Total Time taken (for the last pass), and Grade (if enabled) for each Production Test. You can also view comments from your instructor on this report. Notes: This report displays only those production tests that have been completed. The Production Test Summary also reports your results for any Instructor-created production tests. The Pass column shows the most recent pass number, The Rate column represents the GWAM rate for each of the documents in the test. At the end of the test summary, the average GWAM attained in the test is displayed. The Total Pass Time column represents the total time required to complete the document. At the end of the test summary, you can see the total time it took you to complete the test. The Errors column shows the error count in each of the documents. At the end of the test summary, your total error count across all the documents in the test is displayed. All documents hyperlink to the latest edit for the current pass.

106 Lesson Reports by Lesson Range In minitoc this Topic Heading 2 Lesson Report Lessons 1-25 The Lesson Report option enables you to view the lesson performance reports of all the activities completed for a particular lesson within Lesson Range The parameters displayed for the lesson report will vary depending on the types of activities completed in that particular lesson Click on Lesson Report Lessons 1-25 from the Reports tab, to view the Lesson Report screen. Select the Lesson Number for which you want to see the report, then click the Generate button Click the Print button to print the lesson report page(s). Click the Help button to go to the online help file for this report. Note: 1. The Lesson Report Lessons 1-25 menu option only appears in classes with the lesson range 1-25.

107 Lesson Report Lessons 1-55 The Lesson Report option enables you to view the lesson performance reports of all the activities completed for a particular lesson within Lesson Range The parameters displayed for the lesson report will vary depending on the types of activities completed in that particular lesson Click on Lesson Report Lessons 1-55 from the Reports tab, to view the Lesson Report screen. Select the Lesson Number for which you want to see the report, then click the Generate button Click the Print button to print the lesson report page(s). Click the Help button to go to the online help file for this report. Note: 1. The Lesson Report Lessons 1-55 menu option only appears in classes with the lesson range Lesson Report Lessons The Lesson Report option enables you to view the lesson performance reports of all the activities completed for a particular lesson within Lesson Range The parameters displayed for the lesson report will vary depending on the types of activities completed in that particular lesson.

108 Click on Lesson Report Lessons from the Reports tab, to view the Lesson Report screen. Select the Lesson Number for which you want to see the report, then click the Generate button. Click the Print button to print the lesson report page(s). Click the Help button to go to the online help file for this report. Note: 1. The Lesson Report Lessons menu option only appears in classes with the lesson range

109 Lesson Report: Accuracy The Lesson Report: Accuracy option displays the performance results of the Skill Building lesson activities in Accuracy mode. The report displays the following information: The date of completion is displayed at the top right corner of the page. For Keyboarding Mastery or Improve Technique activities, a check mark appears next to that item on the report to indicate the activity has been completed. For Sentences activities, the number of errors and GWAM is displayed. For Paragraphs activityies, the best CWAM is displayed. For the Measurement Writing, the report displays the errors, GWAM and accuracy percentage. The number of puzzles guessed during the game also appears on the report. The backspace symbol appears against each section if the Backspace key was used in that particular activity. To access the report, follow these steps: 1. Click on the Reports tab and select the Lesson Report - Accuracy menu option. 2. When the report screen opens, select the Lesson Name you wish to view from the drop down list, and click the Generate button.

110 Lesson Report: Speed The Lesson Report: Speed option displays the performance results of the Skill Building lesson activities in Speed mode. The report displays the following information: The date of completion in the top right corner of the page. For Keyboarding Mastery or Improve Technique activities, a check mark appears next to that item on the report to indicate the activity has been completed. For Sentences and the Paragraphs activities, GWAM is displayed. For the Measurement Writing activities, the program displays the GWAM, errors and accuracy percentage. The number of puzzles guessed during the game also appears on the report. The backspace symbol appears against each section if the Backspace key was used in that particular activity. To access the report, follow these steps: 1. Click on the Reports tab and select the Lesson Report - Speed menu option. 2. When the report screen opens, select the Lesson Name you wish to view from the drop down list, and click the Generate button.

111 Lesson Report: Numeric Keypad This report covers all the activities completed in the Numeric Keypad lessons. The report shows each activity within a lesson, and indicates an activity is completed with either a red check mark or the actual keying results. To view the Numeric Keypad report, follow these steps: 1. On the Reports tab, click the Lesson Report - Numeric Keypad menu option. 2. When the report window opens, select the Lesson Number from the drop down list for the lesson you wish to view, then click the Generate button Click the Print button to print the lesson report page. Click the Help button to obtain the online help file which details the functionality of the page displayed. Note: 1. The information shown on the Lesson Report reflects only your most recent results. If, for example, you repeat a lesson part at a later date, the program will replace your previous results.

112 Gradebook Report The Gradebook Report shows your grade in each of the grading parameters for the class as selected by your instructor. You can also view comments from your instructor on this report. To access this report, click on the Reports tab, then click on the Gradebook menu option. The report will be generated automatically.

113 About Performance Graph Reports In minitoc this Topic Heading 2 Performance Graphs represent your class performance in a graphical format. Your instructor is also able to see your performance graphs. Performance Graph - Lessons Graphs show the average/fastest speed for the Build Skill activity. Performance Graph - Skill Building Accuracy Graphs show the fastest speed with fewest errors for the Measurement Writing for Skill Building Accuracy Emphasis activities.

114 Performance Graph - Skill Building Speed Graphs show the fastest speed for the Measurement in Skill Building Speed Emphasis.

115 Performance Graph - Keypad Graphs show the average/fastest speed for the Build Skill activities in the Numeric Keypad lessons.

116 Performance Graph - Timed Writings Graphs show the best three or five Timed Writings (based on instructor-set preferences) of 1- minute, 2-minute, 3-minute, and 5-minute timing durations.

117 Note: 1. The classes with lesson range 1-25 do not display the Summary Report Lesson , WORD 2010 Documents, or Production Tests reports.

118 Introduction to Skill Building Lessons In addition to teaching keyboarding and word processing skills, KPDO provides ample opportunities to increase your efficiency and productivity while keying with the Skill Building Lessons. These lessons present different activities that focus on key areas such as sentences and paragraphs. The Skill Building Lessons are organized by: Accuracy Emphasis (Mode): All activities done within these lessons give weight to accuracy rather than speed. Speed Emphasis (Mode): All activities done within these lessons give weight to speed rather than accuracy. Quick Review: The Quick Review section presents drill lines for you to key using the linecheck practice mode. Technique Builder: This skill building activity lets you practice exercises without any time limit. Drill Practice: The Drill Practice section presents three drills for you to key using the linecheck practice mode. Note: 1. Line Check Practice Mode. The line-check method to analyze drill material keyed for speed. The program analyzes your input after you tap ENTER. If you meet the accuracy requirement, your GWAM rate appears; otherwise, the program displays the "Too many errors" message. Depending on your Preferences setting, the BACKSPACE key may or may not be available while you use the line-check practice technique.

119 Assessment Activity Assessment is available as an activity only under the Skill Building lessons. The assessment is intended to use your test results to analyze the kinds of errors you made and recommend which mode would help you most: Accuracy or Speed. There are a total of five assessment lessons. To take the Skill Building Assessment, follow these steps: 1. From the left navigation pane, click the Skill Building tab. Then click on the Accuracy Emphasis submenu. Select Assessment 1 from the menu. 2. An instructional dialog box will display. Click the Close button.

120 3. The Assessment Timed Writing will appear in the modal window. The timer starts ticking after you key the first letter in the work area Do not tap enter until you complete the paragraph, as the activity automatically word wraps on pressing ENTER. NOTE: Your instructor sets the timing duration for the timer and the error allowance (number of errors you are allowed to make). A dialog box displays your Assessment results with the recommendation to complete the Skill Building lessons in either Speed or Accuracy mode. 6. Click the Close button to return to your work screen. The screen displays the number of errors and GWAM in the upright corner of the window. In addition, you can now scroll through your work using the up and down arrows to see the errors you made.

121 7. 8. The activity can be attempted twice. When you have completed your first attempt, you are prompted with the message, "Continue with second attempt? Tap Yes or No." Click Yes to continue with a second attempt. Click No to open the left navigation pane and proceed with the first Skill Building lesson. Click the Report button to display the print-formatted report. The rate and errors for both the attempts are also displayed in the report.

122 9. Click the Print button to print a copy of the report.

123 Keyboard Mastery Activity The Keyboard Mastery activity provides a four-line warm-up. KPDO presents the first drill line using the Word Lock practice mode. The second drill line uses the Word Flash practice mode. The last two lines use the Line Check practice mode. The BACKSPACE key is not available when you key the first two lines, but may be available for the last two lines depending on the class or your student Preferences settings. Notes: 1. Word Lock. Word-lock is an instructional technique that reinforces specific reaches or techniques. Using this method, the program displays the entire drill line and then checks each letter, digit, or symbol as you key it. If you make an error, the program erases the whole word or word group so that you can key it again. The program requires that you key the first character of each word correctly. You may attempt each word up to three times. After three tries, the program displays the last incorrect attempt and moves on to the next word. The BACKSPACE key is never available while you key drill lines using this mode. 2. Word Flash. The word-flash practice method reinforces specific reaches or techniques. Using this instructional technique, the program displays one word at a time and then checks each letter, digit, or symbol as you key it. If you make an error, the program erases the whole word so that you can key it again. The program requires that you key the

124 3. first letter of each word correctly. You may attempt each word up to three times. After three tries, the program displays the last incorrect attempt and moves on to the next word. The BACKSPACE key is never available while you key drill lines using this mode. Line Check. The line-check method to analyze drill material keyed for speed. The program analyzes your input after you tap ENTER. If you meet the accuracy requirement, your GWAM rate appears; otherwise, the program displays the "Too many errors" message. Depending on the Preferences setting, the BACKSPACE key may or may not be available while you use the line-check practice technique.

125 Improve Technique Activity The Improve Technique activity provides practice on specific reaches and techniques. KPDO presents the drill lines using the Word Lock practice mode. This lesson part usually includes six drill lines. Divider marks may appear in some drill lines. The dividers identify word groups that should be keyed together as a unit. Technique hints and photos provide tips that help you improve your keyboarding skill. Notes: 1. Word Lock. Word-lock is an instructional technique that reinforces specific reaches or techniques. Using this method, the program displays the entire drill line and then checks each letter, digit, or symbol as you key it. If you make an error, the program erases the whole word or word group so that you can key it again. The program requires that you key the first character of each word correctly. You may attempt each word up to three times. After three tries, the program displays the last incorrect attempt and moves on to the next word. The BACKSPACE key is never available while you key drill lines using this mode. 2. The presentation of the drill lines in this lesson part is not affected by the speed or accuracy focus.

126 Sentences Activity Accuracy With accuracy as focus, the Sentences lesson part provides practice for improving control on repeated copy. To improve your control, you key a one-line sentence for a fixed time period (30 seconds or one minute). Key the sentence at a brisk pace (not your fastest speed) but within the error allowance limit set. When the time has elapsed, the program displays your speed, identifies the number of errors, and highlights the errors If the errors made exceeds the error allowance limit set in the class preferences, then the application displays the "Too many errors" message. If the errors made is equal to or fewer than the error allowance limit, the application challenges you to key the sentences again with even fewer errors. If you key the sentence with no errors, the application asks if you want to "Try for 0 errors" at or above the GWAM rate. You can repeat each sentence an unlimited number of times. This activity part includes four sentences.

127 Speed With the focus set to speed, sentences provides practice for increasing speed on repeated copy. To establish a base keying rate, you must key a one-line sentence as many times as possible in a fixed time period (30 seconds or one minute). Then, if your work is acceptably correct, the program challenges you to increase your speed by two GWAM for the same sentence. When you meet the goal, the application sets a new goal at two GWAM higher than the rate you just keyed. You can continue trying to meet goals on a sentence as many times as you want. The application displays your initial rate for a sentence in orange. Then, the goal rate is shown in yellow. If you meet your goal, the rate is shown in green; otherwise, it appears in red. When you choose to go on to the next sentence, the application computes the average speed for the preceding sentence and uses that average as the initial GWAM goal for the new sentence. The program applies this same procedure to each of the remaining sentences in this part. Notes: 1. You may enable or disable the BACKSPACE key for Sentences with a speed focus. 2. The BACKSPACE key is always turned off regardless of the setting when the focus is set to accuracy. 3. During the error analysis, the program assumes a maximum of one error per incorrect word. 4. The application assigns two additional game chances each time you meet the goal on a sentence.

128 Paragraphs Activity Accuracy The Paragraphs activity provides practice for increasing Accuracy on longer copy. 1. When you click on Paragraphs under Select Activity you are prompted with the Instructions dialog box, click Ok. The usage of tab key at the beginning of the paragraph is required, do not tap enter until you complete the paragraph, as the activity automatically word wraps on pressing Enter. 2. The instructor can set the error allowance limit by altering the Instructor-Set Preferences (Hyperlink to 9.2) settings. 3. On completion of the activity, the rate is displayed in terms of GWAM and CWAM. The errors made are highlighted with the help of error analysis (Hyperlink to 9.1), number of errors are also displayed. 4. If the errors made crosses the error allowance limit, then the program displays the "Too many errors" message. 5. If the errors made is equal to the error allowance limit or below that then the application challenges you to increase your CWAM rate by two for the same paragraph. If you reach the goal, the program increases the CWAM goal again and asks if you want to repeat the paragraph. You can repeat each paragraph an unlimited number of times. 6. Initially the program displays the parameters for rate (GWAM) and errors in yellow, and for rate (CWAM) in orange. Then, the goal rate is shown in yellow. If you meet your goal, the CWAM rate is shown in green; otherwise, it appears in red. Note: CWAM Calculations. Correct words a minute (CWAM) is a method for measuring the speed at which you key drill lines or paragraphs. The calculation to compute the correct word a minute (CWAM) is: CWAM = [(characters keyed 5) - ( errors * 2)] minutes. The calculation assumes that the average word is five keystrokes long. Speed The Paragraphs activity provides practice for increasing speed on longer copy. 1. When you click on Paragraphs under Select Activity you are prompted with the Instructions dialog box, click Ok. 2. To establish a base keying rate, you must key as much of a paragraph as possible in one minute. (If you finish the paragraph before the time has elapsed, tap ENTER to complete the speed drill.) If your work is acceptably accurate, the program challenges you to increase your speed by two GWAM for the same paragraph. When you meet the goal, the program sets a new goal two GWAM higher than the rate you just keyed. You can continue trying to meet goals on a paragraph as many times as you want. 3. The application displays your initial rate for a paragraph in orange. Then, the goal rate is shown in yellow. If you meet your goal, the rate is shown in green; otherwise, it appears in red. 4. To help you meet intermediate speed goals, a pacing marker is displayed in the paragraph after you set your base rate. Try to reach each pacing mark before it moves. The application places the pacing marks in the copy based on your goal divided at 15-second intervals. Depending on your goal, you may not see all four of the pacing marks.

129 Note: The BACKSPACE key is always enabled irrespective of the preference settings when the focus is set to accuracy. During the error analysis, the program assumes a maximum of one error per incorrect word. The application assigns two additional game chances each time you meet the goal for a paragraph. Maximum game chances allowed is 99 (Once the student attains 98 points, on completion of the next activity the application assigns only one point to make it 99).

130 Measurement Activity The Measurement activity lets you practice speed and control. For this activity, which is the same regardless of the focus, you key two paragraphs a maximum of two times each. The application gives you two minutes to key the paragraphs within the error allowance limit set accordingly by the instructor Error allowance limits are set by your instructor in the Class Preferences. On completion of the activity, the rate is displayed in terms of GWAM and CWAM. The errors are highlighted and number of errors is displayed. If the errors made exceeds the error allowance limit, then the program displays the "Too many errors" message. If the errors made are equal to or fewer than the error allowance limit, KPDO challenges you to increase your CWAM rate by two for the same paragraph. If you reach the goal, the CWAM goal increases again and asks if you want to repeat the paragraph. You can repeat each paragraph an unlimited number of times. After the completion of the activity, the data keyed in is checked and the results are displayed. The application displays the accuracy percentage (correct words total words), errors and rate (GWAM). If you key the Measurement activity only once, the application records the same information for both the fastest speed and fewest errors as shown on the Lesson Report. When you print a Lesson Report, the text for the most recent Measurement you keyed appears on the report along with the other information. Notes: 1. GWAM Calculation. Gross words a minute (GWAM) is a method for measuring the speed at which you key drill lines or paragraphs. Keying errors do not affect the GWAM rate. The calculation to compute the gross words a minute (GWAM) is: GWAM = (characters keyed 5) minutes. The calculation assumes that the average word is five keystrokes long. 2. CWAM Calculations. Correct words a minute (CWAM) is a method for measuring the speed at which you key drill lines or paragraphs. The calculation to compute the correct word a minute (CWAM) is: CWAM = [(characters keyed 5) - ( errors * 2)] minutes. The calculation assumes that the average word is five keystrokes long. 3. You can enable or disable the BACKSPACE key for the Measurement activity. 4. Tap ENTER after you complete the first paragraph to display the next paragraph. The program will allow you to key each paragraph two times for a total of four paragraphs. When you tap ENTER after the fourth paragraph, the program stops the timer and computes your GWAM.

131 Mystery Puzzle Game In minitoc this Topic Heading 2 Heading 3 The objective of the Mystery Puzzle game is to guess the answer to the puzzle by flipping squares on the game board. As you flip the puzzle pieces, you reveal a portion of the picture. Use the picture and word clues to solve the puzzle. There are more than 45 different puzzles. The answers to the puzzles are proverbs, titles, famous people, and events. For example, a puzzle may contain "The," a map with an arrow pointing to Kentucky, and a derby hat. The answer to this puzzle is "The Kentucky Derby." Beginning a New Game If enabled, this game appears in the right navigation menu for the Skill Building lessons in KPDO. You may also access the Mystery Puzzle game through the Games tab in the left navigation menu. If you play the game through the Games tab, all keys are used in the drill lines.

132 When you click on the Game/Game Name menu option, the game will display in the modal window. A pop-up dialog box will give you the game instructions.

133 Click the Enter button or tap the ENTER key to begin the game. Game Play Earning Chances You earn two chances to flip a puzzle piece for each lesson part you complete. Also, you earn two extra chances each time you meet or exceed your speed/accuracy goal in the Sentences and Paragraphs activities in the Skill Building lessons. The more times you try to improve your skill, the more chances you earn.

134 Playing the Game The game board is displayed with 20 tiles to be flipped over. The number of game chances you've earned appears at the top right of the screen.

135 When you reveal enough of the tiles that you know the answer, click the Guess button and enter your guess. There are no penalties for incorrect guesses. If you solve the puzzle, the program displays the entire picture and then asks if you want to begin another puzzle. Even if you have revealed all the tiles, you need to guess the right answer in order to solve the puzzle.

136 Earning More Chances If you need additional chances while playing the game, click the Chance button to return to the lesson. Then, click the Sentences or Paragraphs tab and work on building your skill. When you earn enough chances, click the Game option in the right navigation menu or under the Games tab to resume playing your game. If you can't solve a puzzle in any given lesson, don't worry! The partially completed puzzle and game chances are stored with your other keying records. When you begin the next session, you can continue where you left off regardless of whether you want to work in the same lesson or start a new lesson. Notes: 1. Maximum game chances allowed is 99. Once you attain 98 points, KPDO assigns only one point when you complete the next activity to make it 99.

137 Connect-It Game In minitoc this Topic Heading 2 Heading 3 The objective of the Connect-It game is to key the drill lines quickly and accurately to earn Connect-It game time. Try to clear the game board before time runs out. Beginning a New Game If enabled, this game appears in the right navigation menu for the Lessons part of KPDO. When you access a game through a Lesson, only those keys that you've learned already will be used in the drill lines that are displayed. You may also access the Connect-It game through the Games tab in the left navigation menu. If you play the game through the Games tab, all keys are used in the drill lines.

138 When you click on the Game/Game Name menu option, the game will display in the modal window. A pop-up dialog box will give you the game instructions.

139 Earning Game Time To earn the maximum amount of game time, you must key each drill line at or above your GWAM goal with 100% accuracy. Keying below your GWAM goal, or with errors, will earn you less time. The GWAM goal for a game equals 90% of the average speed that you attained in the Numeric Keyboarding Build Skill lesson parts (Lessons 14-25). It is set by your instructor's preferences if you did not complete a Build Skill activity. Always key each line as quickly and accurately as possible. Be sure to tap ENTER at the end of a drill line. If you key a word incorrectly or do not meet your GWAM goal, you will earn less game time. For each drill line, you must achieve an acceptable accuracy rate. If you do not meet the accuracy goal, the program will not report your GWAM and it will not include your rate for that drill line in the average speed or fastest speed calculations. As you complete the drill lines, game pieces are revealed. After all drill lines are complete, tap ENTER to complete the game board and begin the game. The count-down timer begins as soon as you tap ENTER. Playing the Game The object of Connect-It is to clear the game board before time runs out. To do so, make pairs of

140 images disappear by clicking matching images that can be connected with a straight line using 2 or fewer right angles. Clear a path between matching diagonal images to link them. Look for matching images along the outside of the grid. Points are earned for each pair of images that you clear. Bonus points are awarded for each second that remains when you clear the board. Levels The level at which you will be allowed to play the game is the last highest level attained while playing Connect-It within the lessons. You cannot advance levels when you play Connect-It from here. Earning Points When you play Connect It, you earn 100 points for each pair of images that you clear. In addition, you earn 50 points for each second that remains when you clear the board. Game Over The game ends when you clear the game board or when time runs out. The program displays your total score, fastest speed, average speed, and goal speed. Notes: 1. The BACKSPACE preference (on or off) for Lessons also applies to the Connect-It game available from the Games Menu.

141 Key-A-Shot Game In minitoc this Topic Heading 2 Heading 3 The objective of the Key-A-Shot game is to shoot as many balls as you can through the hoop by keying quickly and accurately. Points are earned for each shot you make. Beginning a New Game The GWAM goal for a game is approximately 90% of the average speed that you attained in the Build Skill lesson activity. The goal could be determined by your instructor's class settings if you have not completed the Build Skill activity. The number of drills that are presented in each game is also set by your instructor. If enabled, this game appears in the right navigation menu for the Lessons part of KPDO. When you access a game through a Lesson, only those keys that you've learned already will be used in the drill lines that are displayed. You may also access the Key-A-Shot game through the Games tab in the left navigation menu. If you play the game through the Games tab, all keys are used in the drill lines.

142 When you click on the Game/Game Name menu option, the game will display in the modal window. A pop-up dialog box will give you the game instructions. Click the Enter button or tap the ENTER key to begin the game.

143 Game Play and Scoring The game will open with the first drill line displayed. The score area to the right of the screen shows the following information: Score Best Score GWAM Rate GWAM Goal As you play the game, a basketball is shot toward the hoop each time you key a word correctly. If you key the word at or above your GWAM goal, you will make the shot and earn two points. If you key a word below your GWAM goal or inconsistently, you will miss the shot. Always key each drill line as quickly and accurately as possible. Be sure to tap the ENTER key at the end of each drill line. If you make too many errors in a drill line, your GWAM rate will not be included in your final results.

144 Delayed vs. Real-Time Mode You can play the game in delayed mode or in real-time mode - the setting appears in your Preferences options. In delayed mode, the action occurs after you key the entire drill line and tap ENTER. Then, a ball is shot toward the hoop for each word that you keyed correctly. If you successfully keyed each word above your GWAM goal, you will make all of the shots and earn bonus points. If you keyed below your GWAM goal or inconsistently, you will miss some or all of your shots. Playing the game in real-time mode can be more challenging because it forces you to focus on each drill line. As soon as you key a word correctly, the corresponding basketball is shot toward the hoop. If you key the word at or above your GWAM goal, then you will make the shot. If you key below the GWAM goal or inconsistently you will miss the shot. Try to concentrate on the drill lines when you play Key-A-Shot in Real-Time mode. Earning Points When you play the game, you earn 2 points for each basket that you make. You earn 20 bonus points for making all of your shots by keying the drill line accurately and meeting or exceeding your GWAM goal. You earn 10 bonus points for keying with 100% accuracy but below your GWAM goal. Game Over The game ends after you key all of the drill sets. The program displays your goal speed, average speed, fastest speed, and total score. Notes: 1. The BACKSPACE preference (on or off) for Lessons also applies to the Key-A-Shot game available from the Games menu. 2. You must set the preferences before beginning a new game.

145 Worldwide Shipping Game In minitoc this Topic Heading 2 Heading 3 As an employee of Worldwide Shipping, Inc., your job is to process the packages shipped by the company. Key the figures that appear on the screen to process the shipping information. Beginning a New Game If enabled, this game appears in the right navigation menu for the Numeric Keypad lessons in KPDO. You may also access the Worldwide Shipping game through the Games tab in the left navigation menu. If you play the game through the Games tab, all keys are used in the drill lines.

146 When you click on the Game/Game Name menu option, the game will display in the modal window. A pop-up dialog box will give you the game instructions. Click the Enter button or tap the ENTER key to begin the game.

147 Game Play The KSPM goal for a game is approximately 90% of the average speed that you attained in the Build Skill lesson activities. The KSPM goal is also determined by your instructor if you have not completed the Build Skill activity. The number of drills that are presented in each game is also set by your instructor. The score area at the bottom of the input console shows the following information: Score Actual rate KSPM goal As you play the game, the packages move on the conveyor belt when you strike the first digit if the mode is set to real-time. Otherwise, the action occurs after you key the last figure. Always key each drill set as quickly and accurately as possible. Be sure to strike ENTER after each figure. If you make too many errors in a drill set, your KSPM rate will not be included in your final results.

148 Delayed vs. Real-Time Mode You can play the game in delayed mode or in real-time mode. In delayed mode, the action occurs after you key the entire drill set and tap ENTER. Then, the packages with the figures from the drill set begin to move across the screen. If you successfully key a figure at or above your KSPM goal, an "OK" stamp (correct) appears on the box. An "X" stamp (incorrect) appears on the package if you key the figure incorrectly. An "X" stamp also appears if you do not key the figure before the edge of the box leaves the conveyor belt and enters the chute. Playing the game in real-time mode can be more challenging because it forces you to focus on the figures in the drill set. As soon as you start keying the first figure, the packages start moving across the screen on the conveyor belt. The program checks the accuracy when you tap ENTER after each figure to determine if it should stamp an "OK" or "X" on the package. If a box reaches the edge of the conveyor belt before you finish keying the figure, an "X" stamp appears on the package. Earning Points When you play the game, you earn 100 points for each package that is stamped "OK." The program awards 500 points if you key the entire drill set correctly but do not meet your speed goal. The program awards 1,000 bonus points if you key the entire drill set correctly and you meet (or exceed) your KSPM goal. Game Over The game ends after you key all of the drill sets. The program displays your total score, fastest speed, average speed, and goal speed. This information also appears on the Lesson Report. If you play the game more than once, the application stores only the most recent score for each

149 lesson. Notes: 1. KSPM calculation. Keystrokes per minute (KSPM) is a method for measuring your keying speed when you work with the numeric keypad. Keying errors do not affect the KSPM rate. The calculation to compute the keystrokes per minute (KSPM) is: KSPM = total number of keystrokes minutes. 2. The BACKSPACE preference (on or off) used in the lesson also applies to the game.

150 Quick Review The Quick Review section presents drill lines for you to key using the line-check practice mode. If you meet the accuracy requirement, your actual rate (orange) and the goal rate (yellow) appear in the upper right corner of the work area. The goal rate is two GWAM higher than your actual rate. The program challenges you to key the same line at or above the goal rate (yellow). If you meet or exceed the goal, your new rate appears in green. Otherwise, the program displays your GWAM in red and asks if you want to try again to reach the goal rate. In the Skill Building left navigation menu, select the Quick Review option. The Quick Review feature lets you practice your keyboarding skills for the following techniques: Alphabetic Keys Numeric Keys Easy Lines Enter Key Space Bar Shift Keys Caps Lock Tab Key The Lesson Report under this section displays the latest attempt and also the previous attempt taken up by the student. Hence the Quick Review activity can be used as an option for pre-test and post-test measurement. Prior to working in the Keyboarding Skill Building section, complete at least the Quick Review Easy Lines and Space Bar activities. Complete these activities again after you work through the Keyboarding Skill Building lessons. Refer to the Quick Review Report for a comparison of your keying performance. Notes: 1. Line Check. The line-check method to analyze drill material keyed for speed. The program analyzes your input after you tap ENTER. If you meet the accuracy requirement, your GWAM rate appears; otherwise, the program displays the "Too many errors" message. Depending on the Preferences setting, the BACKSPACE key may or may not be available while you use the line-check practice technique. 2. Results are displayed only when the lines are keyed within a acceptable error limit, if there are too many errors, the same sentence is repeated once again. If the sentence is keyed once again with too many errors, then the application moves on to display the next sentence.

151 Technique Builder Activity On the Skill Building left navigation menu, click the Technique Builder option. The keying area displays the instructions for the data to be keyed in. There is no timer associated with the activity. You can take any amount of time to complete the activity. After you have completed the activity, click the Stop button at the lower right corner of the keying area. If the data keyed is within the error tolerance limit, then the errors and the rate (GWAM) parameters are displayed, and the errors are highlighted. If you simply start entering the junk or start keying the data which is different from the source data, then you are prompted with the error dialog box which reads "You do not appear to be keying from the correct source" at the 40th Character. If there are too many errors then you are asked to take up the activity once again. Each exercise has only one attempt. However exercises can be repeated any number of times, each repetition is stored as a different attempt. The report records the Student keyed in drill line, GWAM, Errors, and Number of drill lines keyed in for the activity completed. The data for the last 20 attempts taken across all the activities is stored. Click the Back button to abort the exercise, no information will be stored in the student record. Notes: 1. Accuracy rate and backspace allowed status can be set by the instructor. 2. Student is allowed to change the BACKSPACE status using the Edit Preferences option from the Student Preferences page.

152 Drill Practice Activity The Drill Practice section presents three drill lines for you to key using the line-check practice mode. You are asked to key the same drill line twice, the error and GWAM parameters are calculated at the end of the second attempt. Errors are highlighted using error analysis (Hyperlink to 9.1) functions. The error limit for drill practice is not configurable it is hard wired into the application, the error limit is set to three. The Drill practice helps the student to improve specific keyboarding techniques. On the Skill building drop down menu, select the Drill practice option, the keying area is displayed. The error limit is displayed on top of the keying area, the emphasis mode for the activity is Accuracy. The drill practice feature lets you practice your keyboarding skills for: Adjacent Key Concentration Direct Reach Double Letter Finger Row Opposite Hand Shift Key Spacing Report Based on the errors committed in the timed writings completed so far, the technique, which requires maximum focus is marked as top priority with a check symbol. If the errors made are equal to the error allowance limit or below that then the program challenges you to key the sentence again with even fewer errors. You can repeat each paragraph an unlimited number of times. If the errors made cross the error allowance limit, then the program displays the message which reads "Too many errors. Tap Enter to continue", the same sentence is repeated once again, if again the sentence is keyed in with "Too many errors", then the application moves on to display the next drill data. The Lesson Report displays the number of drill lines completed for each technique. The date of completion of the activity is also displayed. Note: The Drill practice activity is available only for those classes with lesson range above 26. BACKSPACE key is available for this activity. The student keyed in data is not stored, only the number of lines completed for the particular technique is displayed in the report section.

153 Outside Timed Writing Activity Timed Writings Timed Writing activity enables the student to take up the keyboarding activity in the specified time limit, hence the speed of the keyboarding activity can be improvised on. 1. On the left navigation pane, click the Timed Writings tab. 2. Select the required writing from the Select Writing section. 3. Select the timing length's 1', 2', 3' and 5' from the Timing Length module for the timed writing activity to be undertaken. 4. The student can choose the entire writing available or a part of the writing from the source module for keying. 5. The Diagnostic option can be enabled or disabled based on the preference settings set by the instructor for error diagnosis. 6. Select the Backspace allowed check box to enable the use of the backspace key to remove text typed incorrectly. 7. Select the Beep every 15 seconds check box to alert the students once in 15 seconds for the regular time period set. 8. Select the Show timer check box to display the count down timer to the student for the activity. 9. Select the Flash every 15 seconds option, where the timer flashes every 15 seconds. 10. After enabling the required options, click Forward button to move on to the timed writing work area. 11. The timed writing source is not displayed in the keying area, the student refers the textbook for the source, you can start keying the data in the Keying area. 12. If you simply start entering the junk or start keying the data which is different from the source data, then you are prompted with the error dialog box which reads "You do not appear to be keying from the correct source"at the 40th Character. The student will be required to key in the word all over again. 13. There will be a continuous check for the position of the character keyed. If the student keys a word with more than 24 characters in it, the whole word will be wiped out on the 25th character key stroke. The student will be required to key in the word all over again. 14. After the completion of the activity the rate (GWAM), errors and accuracy values are displayed for the activity taken in the accuracy mode. The timed writing activity outside the lessons are always in accuracy mode. 15. When the writings are evaluated, the type of errors made are highlighted with the help of error analysis (Hyperlink to 9.1) functions. 16. On completion of the timing length the following options are available to the student, a Print icon - to print the report with error diagnostics if it is turned on, Practice Errors (Hyperlink to 9.5) option - if the writing has been completed with errors or too many error and Error Diagnostic (Hyperlink to 9.4) if the error diagnostic option has been turned on and the writing done with errors. 17. On completion of the activity within the error tolerance limit the application calculates and stores the following information Timing length, GWAM, Errors. The values for the parameters Grade, Number of times backspace used, Error diagnostics are recorded if the instructor enables this option. The cumulative error diagnostics count is updated accordingly if the option is enabled. 18. A Timed Writing Results window displays with a message You keyed the writing at _ GWAM with _ errors. Review your work. Click the Print button to print a copy of your work. You may repeat the timed writing or return to the main menu. The student can either take up the activity or move on to practice error section to practice the errors. 19. If you click the Back button to stop the activity before the time elapses, the timed writing activity

154 is stopped and no data is stored in the student record. Student is taken back to the Main Menu. 20. If the Esc key is tapped, the application will erase the data entered and the student will be prompted, "You may restart this activity or move to another activity. Repeat this writing Yes or No?" The student should click Yes to remain in the Timed Writing or No to return to the Main Menu. Note: The Instructor-Set Preferences (Hyperlink to 9.2) settings can be set by the instructor for the following options Errors per Minute, Display Grade and Backspace allowed. The best three or best five writings displayed for a particular student considers all the timed wrings activity taken by the student both inside and outside the lessons. The best writings display the activity which is keyed within the error tolerance limit. Writings with too many errors are not taken into consideration for Best 3 or 5 writings. The last 40 timed writings taken up by the student, which includes the writings completed with too many errors and also the writings completed under error tolerance limit. If the student has keyed in with no errors then the Practice Error and Error Diagnostic button will not appear. The number of attempts for the activity made is one, however each writing can be repeated any number of times.

155 Introduction to References The KPDO References section includes supplemental learning tools that will increase your understanding of WORD 2010 and improve your written communication skills. Under this tab, you'll find the following activities: WORD 2010 Presentations: Self-running demonstrations which describes the functionality of various features in Word Communication Skills: Interactive instructional lessons to help you improve your English grammar and vocabulary skills. Document Formats: Document structures for WORD Movies: Keyboarding technique and instructional animations and videos. You can access these References at any time while working in KPDO.

156 WORD Communication Overview The <Insert Screen Name Here> screen is used to accomplish the following: Provide some instruction on what the screen is all about. Fields/Buttons/Areas Field Description Field 1 Field 2 This field allows you to configure the timeout delay. Values may range from zero to 99 The default value is 50. For detailed steps on how to configure the timeout delay and what it may affect, click here. (This would be a link to more detailed information) This field allows you to configure the update frequency. Values may range from 22 to 88 The default value is 47.

157 WORD 2010 Presentation s The WORD 2010 Presentations option provides you self-running demonstrations that describe the functionality of various features in WORD 2010 based upon the subjects for each lesson from Lessons If you are a beginner, the dynamic visual representation gives you ready access to the functionality of the latest WORD features. Every action performed is explained to the user with the help of captions and pop up messages which are displayed side by side. The entire session is highly interactive and user friendly. To access the WORD 2010 Presentations, follow these steps: 1. On the References menu tab, click the WORD 2010 Presentations option. 2. The list of lessons is displayed. Each lesson consists of various activities located in the right navigation pane, based upon what is taught in that particular lesson. Clicking either a lesson from the left navigation pane or an activity from the right navigation pane launches a selfrunning demonstration.

158 3. When you have selected either a lesson or activity, the animated presentation will begin to play in the modal window. If you wish to change to another animated subject, click on that topic from the right navigation drop down menu. 4. You can play the presentation in any of the available three modes: Slow, Normal and Fast., using the Activity Controls. There is also a Pause button to temporarily stop the presentation.

159 5. 6. You can navigate the presentations within all of the lessons by clicking the Next or Back buttons at the bottom of the screen.. These buttons will open up the next or previous activity regardless of which lesson you started with. To exit the WORD 2010 Presentations, simply click on another tab or menu item. Notes: 1. WORD 2010 activities are available for classes with the lesson ranges 1-55 and

160 Communication Skills The Communication Skills activity focuses the students on delivering impactful communications. You can practice your English grammar and vocabulary skills with interactive tests. This section provides the student with 16 instructional lessons. 1. On the References menu, click Communication Skills. 2. The list of lessons are displayed in the left navigation. Each lesson covers a distinct topic. On the selection of each lesson, the individual activities are displayed on the right navigation pane. 3. There are sixteen instructional lessons under this activity to enhance the communication skill level of the student. Each lesson consists of three sections Pre Test, Rules and Post Test: Pre Test: The exercises are designed in relevance to the topic in Q&A pattern, hence making the entire session interactive. The student is supposed to answer the exercise based on the instructions provided. On completion of the activity, click the Evaluate button to evaluate your answers. At the end of the activity the results are displayed. Click the Rules button to navigate to the rules section. Click the Postest button to navigate to the posttest section. Results can also be accessed via reports section, click the Reports button to view the reports. Rules: Each of the instructional lessons under Communication Skills consists of a Rules section. The Rules section briefs the set of instructions to be adhered strictly by the student in learning that particular lesson part. Each rule is hyperlinked to a detailed set of examples which briefs the usage and functionality of the Communication Skills element, followed by various interactive exercises and activities. Click the Evaluate button to evaluate your answers. Post Test: The exercises are designed in relevance to the topic in Q&A pattern, hence making the entire session interactive. The student is supposed to answer the exercise based on the instructions provided. On completion of the activity, click the Evaluate button to evaluate your answers. At the end of the activity the results are displayed. Click the Rules button to navigate to the rules section. Results can also be accessed via reports section, click the Reports button to view the reports. 5. There is no data stored under the student record for this section. 6. Click the Close button to go back to the main application.

161 Document Formats The formatting styles of the various documents are presented under this section. The knowledge of structuring the body parts of the documents is emphasized on. The documents include resumes, letters, reports, memos etc. 1. On the References tab, click Document Formats option 2. The list of lessons are displayed in the left navigation pane. Each lesson consists of various activities under them. On the selection of each lesson, the individual activities are displayed on the right navigation pane. 3. There are six instructional lessons under this activity. Each lesson consists of a Reference section and an Exercise section. Reference Section: The reference guide acts as a tutorial in imparting the required knowledge to the student for the concerned lessons. The reference guide consists of a sample record relevant to the topic selected. The students can get the details about the structuring of the sample record by simply placing the cursor on them, the details are displayed in the form of roll-over messages and instructions. Exercise Section: The exercise section is designed based on the reference section. The activities available under this section are briefly described below: o True or False: The activity consists of sentences framed based on the content in the reference section, the student is required to answer them based on the instructions provided. On completion of the activity, click the Evaluate button which appears in the lower right corner of the work area, the sentences are marked with Right or Wrong symbol. Click the Next button to view the scores obtained for the completed activity. o Multiple Choice: Two multiple choice questions appear at a time on the screen, answer the questions by clicking the relevant radio button, click the Evaluate button to evaluate the answers marked, click the Next button to complete the entire activity and view the scores obtained for the activity completed. o Drag & Drop: The Drag & Drop quiz is designed is such a way that the body parts of the relevant document are split in two parts and are available in bits and pieces to the student. The students have to structure the document by simply dragging the body parts and dropping them in the work area in the order of their placement. On completion of the activity, click Evaluate to evaluate the quiz, Click Next button to view the scores obtained for the activity completed. 4. There is no data stored under the student record for this section. 5. Click the Close button to go back to the main application. Note: The Document formats appear under References section for classes with lesson range 26 and above. The Evaluate button appears only on completion of the activity in exercises.

162 Movies The Movies section discusses various keyboarding activities and demonstrates keyboarding techniques to the users. The movies include 3- D Animations to illustrate certain keying postures and positions. 1. On the References tab, click Movies option. 2. From the list provided, select the movie of your choice. 3. The movies cover various keyboarding postures and keying positions. Audio instructions are also shown as text on the screen while the movies are playing. 4. Use Rewind button, Fast Forward button and Play/Pause button to navigate the movies while viewing. Note: If you do not hear the audio portion of the animation check your preferences and verify that the Play movie audio option is enabled on the General Preferences tab.

163 Introduction to Numeric Keypad Lessons The Numeric Keypad lessons are designed to build proficiency in using the numeric keypad on a 101-key keyboard, which emulates a calculator. These lessons are specifically designed for a calculator-type arrangement of keys; therefore, it is HIGHLY recommended that you not try to use the top row numeric keys for these lessons. The Numeric Keypad lessons are structured identically to the alphabetic and top row keying lessons - many of the activities are similar. In addition, there is a feature called Keypad Practice which acts like a calculator and displays the sums of the figures you enter. The lessons include some or all of the following activities: Learn Key Warm Up Improve Keystroking Build Skill Timed Writings Keypad Practice

164 Learn Key (Keypad) The lessons under keypad section enable the user to get proficient with specific key reaches. The Keypad section includes instructional lessons designed to help you learn the numbers from 0-9, period (.), and Enter key options. 1. The Learn (key) lesson part reinforces proper keyboarding posture, identifies the location of the new key, shows you which finger to use, demonstrates the proper key reach, and lets you practice the new key reach. 2. The animated character, PROFESSOR will introduce each key reach in the numeric Keypad Learn (key) tabs. In addition, a realistic hand model demonstrates each key reach. 3. This mode is ideal for new key learners or students who would like to review the key locations and key reach demonstrations. 4. Drills are presented using the lock-and-flash practice technique. Note: Lock-and-flash. The lock-and-flash technique is used when you learn new keys. If you make a keying error, the software flashes the correct key and demonstrates the proper key reach. You must tap the correct key before you can continue. The BACKSPACE key is never available while you key drill lines using the lock-and-flash mode. If the program does not display the numbers that you key using the numeric keypad, check the Num Lock status. Tap the Num Lock key and then try using the keypad. The BACKSPACE key is always disabled in this lesson part and does not appear in the work area regardless of the preferences setting.

165 Warm Up Activity (Keypad) The Warm Up lesson part provides the opportunity to practice your keyboarding skills prior to learning new keys. Key each drill line once for practice and a second time for speed. The program shows your speed in KSPM after the second attempt. You must key each line at an acceptable accuracy rate; otherwise, the program indicates that there are too many errors and asks you to repeat the line. Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online uses the column check practice mode to display the drills. Note: KSPM calculation. Keystrokes per minute (KSPM) is a method for measuring your keying speed when you work with the numeric keypad. Keying errors do not affect the KSPM rate. The calculation to compute the keystrokes per minute (KSPM) is: KSPM = keystrokes minutes. Column Check. The column-check method to analyze numeric keypad drills keyed for speed. The program analyzes your input after you tap ENTER for the last figure in the column. If you meet the accuracy requirement, your KSPM rate appears; otherwise, the program displays the "Too many errors" message. Depending on the Preferences setting, the BACKSPACE key may or may not be available while you use the column-check practice technique.

166 Improve Keystroking Activity (Keypad) The Improve Keystroking activity helps to practice on specific key reaches and techniques. The number of drill lines displayed in the activity varies from lesson to lesson. The drill lines are displayed in Word Lock mode. Note: Word Lock. Word-lock is an instructional technique that reinforces specific reaches or techniques. Using this method, the program displays the entire drill line and then checks each letter, digit, or symbol as you key it. If you make an error, the program erases the whole word or word group so that you can key it again. The program requires that you key the first character of each word correctly. You may attempt each word up to three times. After three tries, the program displays the last incorrect attempt and moves on to the next word. The BACKSPACE option is always disabled for this activity irrespective of the preference settings.

167 Improve Keystroking Activity (Keypad) The Improve Keystroking activity helps to practice on specific key reaches and techniques. The number of drill lines displayed in the activity varies from lesson to lesson. The drill lines are displayed in Word Lock mode. Note: Word Lock. Word-lock is an instructional technique that reinforces specific reaches or techniques. Using this method, the program displays the entire drill line and then checks each letter, digit, or symbol as you key it. If you make an error, the program erases the whole word or word group so that you can key it again. The program requires that you key the first character of each word correctly. You may attempt each word up to three times. After three tries, the program displays the last incorrect attempt and moves on to the next word. The BACKSPACE option is always disabled for this activity irrespective of the preference settings.

168 Build Skill Activity (Keypad) On entering the Build skill section, you are displayed with the Instructions dialog box, which instructs you to key in the activity once to establish your speed goal and twice to meet the goal set. Click Ok to continue with the activity. 1. The activity presents drill sets for you to key using the column check practice mode. If you meet the accuracy requirement, the application shows your actual rate (orange). The actual rate recorded is set as the goal to be met. 2. The activity challenges you to key the same data twice at or above the goal rate (yellow). If you meet or exceed the goal, your new rate appears in green. Otherwise, the application displays your KSPM in red and asks if you want to try again to reach the goal rate. Click Yes to continue or No to get the next set of data to be keyed in. 3. If you key too many errors, the application does not display your speed. Rather, it instructs you to key the line again. If the second attempt also has too many errors, the application presents the next drill line. 4. For the Build Skill lesson part,the program records the following information to be displayed in the lessons report. Average speed: Drill lines must meet or exceed the accuracy requirement to be include in the average-speed calculation. Fastest speed: The fastest speed is based on all of the drill lines in this part. Drill set: The program stores the last attempt for each drill lines in the lesson part. Date completed: The date of completion of the activity is displayed 5. Click on the Lesson report(hyperlink to 4.5.7) option and then click the printer icon to print the report page. Note: Column Check. The column-check method to analyze numeric keypad drills keyed for speed. The program analyzes your input after you tap ENTER for the last figure in the column. If you meet the accuracy requirement, your KSPM rate appears; otherwise, the program displays the "Too many errors" message. Depending on the Preferences setting, the BACKSPACE key may or may not be available while you use the column-check practice technique.

169 Keypad Timed Writings The Keypad Timed Writings option, which is available from the Keypad Lesson menu, provides numerous activities to practice the numeric keypad keys. 1. Select Keypad Timed Writings in the left navigation pane. The Group 1: Home Row activity begins. 2. There are also several other Timed Writings available in the right navgigation pane. The writings are categorized in to nine groups, with each group emphasizing various key combinations. The details of the combinations are described below: Writings Emphasis Group 1 Home Row Group 2 Top Row Group 3 Bottom Row Group 4 All Rows, (no decimals) Group 5 All Rows, (with decimals) Group 6 Mixed Lengths, (no decimals) Group 7 Mixed Lengths, (with decimals) Group 8 Long Random Numbers, (no decimals) Group 9 Long Random Numbers, (with decimals) 3. Start keying the data in the Work area, after the completion of the activity the KSPM and error parameters are displayed on the left side of the keying area for the drill set keyed in. 4. The Group Stats displays the fastest speed, average speed and error rate. 5. When you finish a group, the program asks if you want to repeat this exercise. At this time, you can click the Print button to print the data sets you keyed along with your performance results (fastest speed, average KSPM, and error rate). If you complete a data set more than once, the program saves only the latest information. Note: Supplemental Timed Writing groups may also be available if they have been created by your instructor. These will appear in the right navigation pane under the nine KeyPad Timed Writings groups. The BACKSPACE preference can be set on or off for the Keypad Timed Writings.

170 Keypad Practice While learning the numeric keypad, you can improve your skills by using the Keypad Practice option. This feature accepts numeric input and then sums the figures so that you can check your accuracy. To practice using the keypad practice activity, follow the steps briefed below: 1. Select the KeyPad tab in the left navigation pane. 2. Select Keypad Practice. 3. Start keying the numeric figures and tap ENTER after each figure. 4. Tap ENTER twice to end the activity, on completion of the activity the sum of all the digits you keyed is displayed. There is a appearance of print button at the bottom of the keying area. Click the Print button to print the report page. 5. Check the total shown at the bottom of the practice area to verify your work. 6. You can choose to repeat the activity any number of times. Note: The BACKSPACE preference can be set on or off for the Keypad Practice option.

171 Introduction to Games Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online includes four games that aim to help you practice keystrokes while having some fun. The games provide feedback after the completion of every drill. The feedback is provided in the form of a score and GWAM rate. On start of every drill, your GWAM goal is displayed. The four games are: Key-A-Shot (also found in Learn Key lessons) Connect It (also found in Review lessons) Mystery Puzzle (also found in Skill Building lessons) Worldwide Shipping (also found in Numeric Keypad Lessons) Note: Your instructor can choose to deny access to all of the games.

172 Using the KPDO Word Processor The word processor icon appears outside the lessons. You can use the word processor to practice your keyboarding skill, create a letter, or take a timed writing. The word processor's formatting capabilities include fonts, styles, sizes, margins, tabs, justification, and line spacing. You can also insert pictures, symbols, and tables File Commands New To create a new document in the word processor, click New from the File menu or press CTRL+N Open To open an existing document, follow the steps below: 1. Click Open from the File menu or press CTRL+ O. 2. Locate the file you wish to open and click Open. Note: You can only work with one document at a time. If you retrieve a completed Timed Writing, you will not be allowed to edit the document Save & Save As 1. To save a document using the current file name, click Save from the File menu or press CTRL+S. 2. Select the Save As option from the File menu to save a document using a different file name and/or location. Note: Use the file name extension (.kos) for all word processor documents. If you enter a file name without an extension, the program automatically adds the (.kos) extension Export RTF Select the Export RTF option from the File menu to save a document in the Rich Text Format (*.RTF) Close Select Close from the File menu or press CTRL+W. If your document has not been saved you will be prompted to save before closing Printer Setup This option invokes a printer specific dialog box for the default printer (the default printer selection is made from the control panel of Windows). You Select the parameters from a set of printer specific options. These options include page size, page orientation, resolution, fonts, etc Print To print a document that you created using the word processor, follow the steps below: 1. Save the current document. 2. (Optional) Select the Printer Setup option from the File menu (or Shift+F4) to set the printer options. 3. Select Print from the File menu or press CTRL+P Print Preview This option allows you to preview the document before printing. You can preview one or two pages at various zoom level. With the default zoom value (Fitted), the pages are sized to fit in the current window area Exit To exit the word processor and return to Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online program, follow the

173 steps below: 1. Save your current document. 2. Select Exit from the File menu Edit Commands Cut, Copy and Paste Cut While creating a document in the word processor, you may need to reorder the text. Instead of retyping the text, use the Cut command to move the text from one location and paste it into another location. Follow the steps below to cut text: 1. Select the text you want to cut. 2. Click or press CTRL+X. Once you cut the text it will be removed and sent to the clipboard. Copy If you need to duplicate text, use the Copy command. This command allows you to copy the selected text as many times and to as many locations as you want. Unlike the cut command where the text is removed from its original location, the copy command keeps the text in its original location. Follow the steps below to copy the text: 1. Select the text you want to copy. 2. Click or press CTRL+C. Paste To place the text that you cut or copy, use the Paste command. The paste command takes the text from the clipboard and places it into your document. Follow the steps below to paste text: 1. Position the cursor where you want to insert the cut or copied text. 2. Click or press CTRL+V Paste Special This option displays the clipboard data in a number of available formats: Rich Text Format: This text formats offers the most suitable format if the data is pasted by another text output application as the font and formatting attributes are reproduced accurately. Unicode Text: Unformatted Text: This text format pastes the text without retaining the formatting information Clear This option deletes all the text from the screen Undo To undo typing or the most recent command, follow the steps below: 1. Choose Undo from the Edit menu or press CTRL+Z. 2. Click the Undo button again to revert back to the original if you accidentally selected the undo command Redo The option reinstates the command undone by the previous undo command Select All

174 To select all the text in your document, follow the steps below: 1. Place your cursor anywhere in your document. 2. Press CTRL+A or select Select All from the Edit menu Find To locate a specific word or group of words within your document use the Find command. Follow the steps below to find text: 1. Select Find from the Edit menu or press CTRL+F. 2. Enter the text you want to locate and set the search options. 3. If you want to find text that exactly matches the case of your search text, click Case Sensitive. 4. Click Whole Word to locate only complete words. When this option is not selected, the program will find all occurrences of a word, even partial words. For example, searching for "the" will find "the," "there," and "them." Choose From beginning of File to have the program start searching from the beginning of the file. 3. Click OK to begin the search. 4. To find the next/previous occurrence of the same word or phrase, choose Find Forward/Find Backward from the Edit menu or press F3/ctrl+F Replace To find and replace a specific word or group of words within your document use the Replace command. Follow the steps below to find and replace text: 1. Press CTRL+R or select Replace from the Edit menu. 2. Enter the text you want to find and the replacement text. 3. Set the search options. 4. Click All if you want the program to find/replace all occurrences of the text. 5. Click Selected Text to replace only the selected text. 6. If you want the program to confirm each replacement, click on Verify Each replace option. 4. Click OK to replace the text Timer Follow the instructions provided to take a timed writing while using the word processor. Separate instructions are provided for taking a count-down and count-up timed writing. Count-Down Use the count-down timer for regular speed drills. As its name implies, the count-down timer begins at the time you set and "counts down" to zero. Follow the steps below to use the countdown timer: 1. Click Timer button or select Timer from the Edit menu. 2. When the Timer dialog box appears, specify a count-down timer and indicate the timing length. 3. Set the timer options. 4. Click the OK button to begin the timer. 5. Begin keying. Key until the timer reaches zero. The timer does not start counting down until you tap the first key. Based on the Instructor-Set Preferences (Hyperlink to 9.2) you set, you may not be allowed to use the BACKSPACE key. 6. Review the timing results and then click the OK button to close the dialog box. These results are appended to the document. After you have finished using the count-down timer, you cannot edit the document. 7. You can scroll through the document, save it, or print it along with the results. Note:

175 A new document is created each time you use the count-down timer. No editing commands are available while using the count-down timer. Click Timer button or ESC to stop the timer. Count-Up Use the count-up timer when you want to time production work such as letters or reports. The count-up timer begins at zero and "counts up" to a maximum of 99 minutes, 59 seconds. Follow the steps below to use the count-up timer: 1. Click Timer button or select Timer from the Edit menu. 2. When the Timer dialog box appears, specify a count-up timer. 3. Set the timer options. 4. Click the OK button to begin the timer. 5. Begin keying. The timer starts immediately after you click the OK button. If you are interrupted, you can save and close your work. When you open your saved document, the timer begins where you left off. 6. Click Timer button or ESC to stop the timer. 7. Review the results and click the OK button to close the dialog box. These results are appended to the document. Note: After you have finished using the count-up timer, you cannot edit the document. You can scroll through the document, save it, or print it along with the results Practice Error Words Practice Error Words When the first attempt of a Timed Writing activity is completed without "Too many errors", the Practice Errors Words option is available. This option can be selected from the Edit menu of the Word Processor. For each error word, the program lets you practice two words that precede it, the error word itself, and two words that follow. Follow the steps briefed below to take up the practice error activity 1. The Practice Error Words option is available in the Edit menu of the Word Processor. 2. For each error word, the program lets you practice two words that precede it, the error word itself, and two words that follow. 3. Each Drill line is to be keyed in correctly thrice, the drill lines are presented in word-lock technique. The practice information is not stored in the student record, also the GWAM and error parameters are not calculated. 4. Click Cancel to close the Practice Error Words window. Note: GWAM Calculation. Gross words a minute (GWAM) is a method for measuring the speed at which you key drill lines or paragraphs. Keying errors do not affect the GWAM rate. The calculation to compute the gross words a minute (GWAM) is: GWAM = (characters keyed 5) minutes. The calculation assumes that the average word is five keystrokes long. Not every error word is presented for practice. Sometimes a single lapse in concentration can result in a string of errors. In these instances, all the error words in the group will be omitted from practice. Generally, the error words practiced are single, isolated words or small groups Edit Section Use this option to edit the parameters for the current section. You can specify the number of

176 columns and inter column spacing for the section. You can also set the section to begin on a new page Edit Styles This option allows you to create a new stylesheet style or to modify an existing style. It displays a dialog box which allows you choose between a character style or a paragraph style. You can select an existing style to modify from the list box or enter the name for the new style. Once you click the Ok button, the recording of the stylesheet properties begins. You can use the ruler, toolbar, or the menu selections to modify the stylesheet items. The ruler, toolbar, and menu also reflect the currently selected properties for the stylesheet item. Please note that the paragraph properties are allowed only for the paragraph type of stylesheet item. After you have selected the desired properties, terminate the stylesheet editing mode by either selecting the 'Edit Style' selection from the menu again or by clicking anywhere in the document. If the existing stylesheet item was modified, the document automatically reflects the updated stylesheet properties. If a new stylesheet item was created, your next step is to apply the style to the desired text by choosing the 'style' option from the 'Font' or the 'Paragraph' menu selection First page Header/Footer Create First Page Header Use this option to create the first page header. The first page header displays only on the first page of the section. The remaining pages display the regular header. This option is available only in the Page modes Create First Page Footer Use this option to create the first page footer. The first page footer displays only on the first page of the section. The remaining pages display the regular footer. This option is available only in the Page modes Delete First Page Header Use this option to delete the first page header. When the first page header is deleted, then the regular header is displayed on the first page. This option is available only in the Page modes Delete First Page Footer Use this option to delete the first page footer. When the first page footer is deleted, then the regular footer is displayed on the first page. This option is available only in the Page modes Track Changes Enable Tracking Enable or disable the track-change mechanism. When track changes are enabled, the newly inserted or deleted text is denoted by applying special color and style to the inserted or deleted text Find Next Change This enables the student to find the next changed text from the current cursor location Find Previous Change This enables the student to find the previous change before the current cursor location View Commands Page Layout Mode This option is used to toggle the Page Mode for editing on and off. When the page mode is selected, this option is displayed with a check mark Show/Hide Tool bar, Ruler,Field Names and Codes The word processor allows you to show or hide the toolbar, ruler and codes. Use the View menu for these commands Zoom The word processor allows you to magnify or shrink the view of your document. Follow the steps below to zoom: 1. Select Zoom from the View menu.

177 2. Select the percentage you want to zoom. You can either enter the exact percentage or click on a radio button to select a preset percentage. The larger the percentage of zoom, the bigger your document appears. 3. Click OK to close the Zoom dialog box Insert Commands Insert Break The word processor allows you to insert a break into your document. Follow the steps below to insert a break: 1. Place your cursor at the point you want to insert a break. 2. Select Break from the Insert menu. 3. Select the type of break you want to insert Page Break: A Page break is the point at which one page ends and another begins. Another way to insert a Page break is to press CTRL+ENTER. Column Break: A Column break takes all text to the right of the insertion point and places it in a new column or page. Section Break: A Section break allows you to have multiple page layouts in one document. Text Wrapping Break: A Text Wrapping break ends the current line and continues the text on the next line. Another way to insert a Text Wrapping break is to press SHIFT+ENTER. 4. Click OK to close the Break dialog box. Note: Select Page Settings (Hyperlink to ) from the Format menu to specify the number of columns in your document Embed Picture The word processor allows you to insert pictures to the current cursor location of your document. Follow the steps below to insert a picture: 1. Position the cursor at the location where you want to insert the picture. 2. Select Embed Picture from the Insert menu. 3. The default picture type is bitmap (.bmp). Click the List files of type box and choose the type of picture files you want to insert. The application supports bitmaps (.bmp) and metafiles (.wmf). 4. Change the folder to locate the picture file you want to open. If the file is located on a different drive or on a network, identify the location of the file. 5. Double-click the file you want to open Link Picture The word processor allows you to insert pictures to the current cursor without physically adding it to the file. Follow the steps below to insert a picture: 1. Position the cursor at the location where you want to insert the picture. 2. Select Link Picture from the Insert menu. 3. The default picture type is bitmap (.bmp). Click the List files of type box and choose the type of picture files you want to insert. The application supports bitmaps (.bmp) and metafiles (.wmf). 4. Change the folder to locate the picture file you want to open. If the file is located on a different drive or on a network, identify the location of the file. 5. Double-click the file you want to open Page Number Follow the steps below to insert a page number in your document: 1. Position the cursor where you want the page number inserted. 2. Select Page Number from the Insert menu.

178 Page Count Follow the steps below to insert a page count in your document: 1. Position the cursor where you want the page count inserted. 2. Select Page Count from the Insert menu Date/Time Field This option allows you insert a date/time field at the current cursor location. The dialog box shows various format to select from. The date and time are automatically updated whenever the document is loaded or repaginated Table of Contents To Insert table of contents, first create the heading styles using the Edit Style option from the Edit menu. For example, if you wish to insert a three level deep table of contents, create heading styles heading 1, heading 2, and heading 3. Then place the cursor at the heading lines and apply a suitable heading style using style menu selection from the Paragraph menu. The last step would be to position the cursor where you wish to insert the table of contents and select the Table of Contents menu selection from the Insert menu Hyperlink The word processor allows you to insert a hyperlink into your document. Follow the steps below to insert a hyperlink: 1. Position the cursor where you want the hyperlink to be inserted. 2. Select Hyperlink from the Insert menu. 3. Enter what you want the link to be called in the Link Text field. 4. Enter the link in the Link Code (or URL) field and click OK Symbol The word processor allows you to insert symbols, special characters, and foreign characters into your document. Follow the steps below to insert a symbol or character: Symbols 1. Position the cursor at the location where you want to insert the symbol. 2. Select Symbol from the Insert menu. Make sure that All characters appear in the Subset box. 3. Double-click any symbol to insert it. 4. Click Done to close the Symbol dialog box. Special Characters 1. Position the cursor at the location where you want to insert the special character. 2. Select Symbol from the Insert menu. 3. Click the Special Characters tab. 4. Double-click any special character to insert it. 5. Click Done to close the Symbol dialog box. Note: Notice the keystroke shortcut (e.g., ALT+0193) that appears when you highlight a character or symbol. While you are inserting a symbol or character, you can hold down the ALT key and type the four-digit code using the numeric keypad. You can type normally, inserting symbols and characters while the Symbol dialog box appears on the screen. Double-click the symbol or character to insert it Format Commands Font Font Use the Font command to change text attributes (font name, style, size, underline, color, and

179 effects). Follow the steps below to change font attributes: 1. Select the text you want to change, or position the cursor at the location where you want to apply the font change. 2. Select Font from the Format menu. 3. Set the font attributes. 4. Click OK to apply the formatting changes. Note: The most common font attributes can be found on the toolbar Bold Use this option to apply the bold formatting to the current character or to all characters in a highlighted block of text. To make the current character appear as bold, hit the Ctrl+B keys together (or select the option from the menu). To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and hit the Ctrl+B keys together (or select the option from the menu). When you type, the new characters automatically assume all the formatting characteristics of the preceding character. To turn off the bold formatting, select Normal Underline Use this option to underline the current character or to underline all characters in a highlighted block of text. To underline the current character, hit the Ctrl+U keys together (or select the option from the menu). To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and hit the Ctrl+U keys together (or select the option from the menu). When you type, the new characters automatically assume all the formatting characteristics of the preceding character. To turn off underlining, select NORMAL Double Underline Use this option to draw the double underline under the current character or under all characters in a highlighted block of text. To format the current character, hit the Ctrl+D keys together (or select the option from the menu). To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and hit the Ctrl+D keys together (or select the option from the menu). When you type, the new characters automatically assume all the formatting characteristics of the preceding character. To turn off double underlining, select NORMAL Italic Use this option to italicize the current character or to italicize all characters in a highlighted block of text.

180 To italicize the current character, hit the Ctrl+I keys together (or select the option from the menu). To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and hit the Ctrl+I keys together (or select the option from the menu). When you type, the new characters automatically assume all the formatting characteristics of the preceding character. To turn off the italic format, select NORMAL function Superscript Use this option to apply the superscript format to the current character or to apply it on all characters in a highlighted block of text. To superscript the current character, hit the Alt+4 keys together (or select the option from the menu). To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and hit the Alt+4 Keys together (or select the option from the menu). When you type, the new characters automatically assume all the formatting characteristics of the preceding character. To turn off the superscript format, select NORMAL Subscript Use this option to apply the subscript format to the current character or to apply it on all characters in a highlighted block of text. To subscript the current character, hit the Alt+5 keys together (or select the option from the menu). To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and hit the Alt+5 Keys together (or select the option from the menu). When you type, the new characters automatically assume all the formatting characteristics of the preceding character. To turn off the subscript format, select NORMAL Strike Use this option to apply the strike format to the current character or to apply it on all characters in a highlighted block of text. To strike the current character, hit the Alt+6 keys together (or select the option from the menu). To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and hit the Alt+6 Keys together (or select the option from the menu). When you type, the new characters automatically assume all the formatting characteristics of the preceding character. To turn off the Strike format, select NORMAL Double Strike Use this option to apply the double strike format to the current character or to apply it on all characters in a highlighted block of text. To double strike the current character, select the Double Strike option from the menu. To apply this

181 format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and hit the Alt+6 Keys together (or select the option from the menu). When you type, the new characters automatically assume all the formatting characteristics of the preceding character. To turn off the Double Strike format, select NORMAL All Caps Use this option to apply the All Caps format to the current character or to apply it on all characters in a highlighted block of text. To apply All Caps to the current character, select the All Caps option from the menu. To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and select the All Caps option from the menu). When you type, the new characters automatically assume all the formatting characteristics of the preceding character Small Caps Use this option to apply the Small Caps format to the current character or to apply it on all characters in a highlighted block of text. To apply Small Caps to the current character, select the Small Caps option from the menu. To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and select the Small Caps option from the menu). When you type, the new characters automatically assume all the formatting characteristics of the preceding character Text Color Use this option to apply new foreground color to a block of text. To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and select this option from the Font menu. A dialog box will prompt you to select the color for the highlighted block of text Background Color Use this option to apply new background color to a block of text. To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and select this option from the Font menu. A dialog box will prompt you to select the color for the highlighted block of text Underline Color Use this option to apply new underline color to a block of text. To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and select this option from the Font menu. A dialog box will prompt you to select the color for the highlighted block of text Spacing Use this option to adjust the distance between letters in a word block of text. To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and select this option from the Font menu Horizontal Scaling Hidden Use this option to hide text. To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and select this option from the Font menu Boxed Use this option to hide text. To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to

182 highlight a block and select this option from the Font menu Protect Use this option to protect a block of text from editing changes. This option is available only when the protection lock is turned off. Highlight a text block using the Line Block or Character Block options and select this option from the Font menu Paragraph Center To center the current paragraph, simply hit the Alt+ 8 keys together (or select the option from the menu). To center a block of lines, use your cursor to highlight a block and hit the Alt+ 8 keys together (or select the option from the menu) Right Justify To right justify the current paragraph, simply hit the Alt +9 keys together (or select the option from the menu). To right justify a block of lines, use your cursor to highlight a block and hit the Alt+ 9 keys together (or select the option from the menu) Justify Both To justify a block of lines, use your cursor to highlight a block and select this option from the paragraph menu Double Space Use this selection to double space all lines in the current paragraph or all lines in a highlighted block of text. A double spaced paragraph has a blank lines between each text line. To double space the current paragraph, select the option from the paragraph menu. To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and select the option from the menu Indent Left Use this selection to create a left indentation for all lines in the current paragraph or for all lines in a highlighted block of text. The successive use of this option increases the amount of left indentation. To apply the left indentation to the current paragraph, select the Indent Left option from the menu). To apply the left indentation to a block of lines, highlight a block using your cursor and select the option from the menu. You can also create the left indentation by dragging the indentation marker on the lower left side of the ruler to a desired location. The marker at the upper left side of the ruler controls the left indentation of the first line Indent Right Use this selection to create a right indentation for all lines in the current paragraph or for all lines in a highlighted block of text. The successive use of this option increases the amount of right indentation. To apply the right indentation to the current paragraph, select the Indent Right option from the paragraph menu. To apply the right indentation to a block of lines, highlight a block using your cursor and select the option from the Paragraph menu. You can also create the right indentation by dragging the indentation marker on the lower right side of the ruler to a desired location Widow/Orphan Control When this attribute is turned on for a paragraph, the editor attempts to avoid widow/orphan paragraphs. An orphan paragraph results when the last line of paragraph lies on the next page. A widow paragraph results when the first line of paragraph lies on the previous page Page Break Before Use this function to create a hard page break before the current line. A hard page break is indicated by a solid horizontal line. (Shortcut key: Control+Enter) Paragraph Spacing Use this function to to specify the space before and after a paragraph. You can also specify the minimum space between the lines in the paragraph. All space parameters are specified in Twips

183 units Background Color Use this option to apply new background color to a paragraph. To apply this format on a block of characters, use your cursor to highlight a block and select this option from the Paragraph menu. A dialog box will prompt you to select the color for the highlighted block of text Bullet Use this function to specify the bullet property for a paragraph. The paragraph with the bullet property is displayed with a bullet on the left margin. The paragraph text is indented toward the right Numbering Use this function to specify the 'number bullet' property for a paragraph. The paragraph with this property is displayed with a sequential number on the left margin. The paragraph text is indented toward the right List Numbering This option allows you to set paragraph numbering using the List and List override feature. This feature is more comprehensive than the regular Paragraph Numbering feature Style Use this option to apply a stylesheet style to the selected paragraphs or the current paragraph. The style is chosen from a list containing paragraph style names Borders and Shading 1. Position the cursor in the paragraph you want to format. If you want to apply borders and shading to more than one paragraph, select the paragraphs you want to change. 2. Select Borders and Shading from the Format menu. 3. You can format text using a variety of borders and shading. As with other formatting commands, these settings apply to the selected paragraph only. 4. Select from the Sides menu to choose the sides you wish to put around the paragraph. 5. Select from the Type menu to choose Double Frame or Thick Frame. 6. Enter the Shading value for the amount of shading you wish within the box. 7. Choose Border Color to determine the color of the sides. 8. Click OK to apply the borders and shading settings Tabs Set Tab When working with tabs you can use either the Toolbar or the Format menu. The Toolbar allows you to visually set tabs on the ruler, whereas, the menu allows you to enter an exact measurement in a dialog box for more precise placement of the tab. Follow the steps below to set or change tabs in your document using either the Toolbar or the menu: Using the Toolbar To set a tab: 1. Position the cursor in the paragraph in which you want to add a new tab. If you want to insert a tab in more than one paragraph, select the paragraphs to change. 2. Using your mouse click the position on the ruler where you want to set the tab. To move a tab setting: 1. Select the tab you want to move.

184 2. Click and drag the tab to its new position. To delete a tab: 1. Select the tab you want to delete. 2. Click and drag the tab off the ruler. Using the Format menu To set a tab: 1. Position the cursor in the paragraph in which you want to add a new tab. If you want to insert a tab in more than one paragraph, select the paragraphs to change. 2. Select Tabs from the Format menu. 3. Enter the Tab stop position (in inches) from the left margin, or use the spin controls to set the tab stop. 4. Valid tab stops start at 0.00" and continue in 1/16 inch increments (0.00",.0625",.125",.1875",.25", 5.75"). 5. (Optional) Change the Alignment to left, center, right, or decimal. 6. (Optional) Select the Leader type. 7. Click Set to insert the new tab. 8. Repeat steps 3-6 to insert additional tabs. 9. Click OK to exit the Tabs dialog box. To change a tab setting: 1. Position the cursor in the paragraph that includes the tab stop you want to change. 2. Select Tabs from the Format menu. 3. In the Tab stop position list, select the tab stop to change. 4. (Optional) Change the Alignment to left, center, right, or decimal. 5. (Optional) Change the Leader type. 6. Click Set to apply the changes to the tab stop. 7. Click OK to exit the Tabs dialog box. To delete a tab: 1. Position the cursor in the paragraph that includes the tab stop you want to delete. 2. Select Tabs from the Format menu. 3. In the Tab stop position list, select the tab stop to delete. 4. Click Clear to remove the tab. 5. Click Clear All to delete all of the tab stops. 6. Click OK to exit the Tabs dialog box Page Settings Use the page settings command to change page attributes (margins, columns, and vertical alignment). Follow the steps below to change page attributes: 1. Select Page Settings from the Format menu. 2. Set the page attributes. Margins: The margins setting let you adjust (in inches) the top, bottom, right and left margins. Columns: Use the columns options to set up to four columns text in your document. Headers and Footers: If you do not want headers and footers to appear in your document select Suppress Headers and Footers. Vertical Alignment: You can choose to vertically align your text at the top or your page or in the center. 3. Click OK to apply the page settings.

185 Note: Copy and Apply Ruler Use the copy and apply ruler commands to copy ruler settings (tabs, indents, alignment, borders, spacing, and shading). Follow the steps below to copy and apply ruler settings: 1. Position the cursor anywhere in the paragraph whose ruler settings you want to copy. 2. Select Copy Ruler from the Format menu. 3. Select one or more paragraphs you want to format. 4. Select Apply Ruler from the Format menu Copy and Apply Style Use the copy and apply style commands to copy style settings (font name, size, style, and color). Follow the steps below to copy and apply style settings: 1. Select the text whose style you want to copy. 2. Select Copy Style from the Format menu. 3. Select the text you want to format. 4. Select Apply Style from the Format menu Header and Footer The word processor allows you to insert headers and footers into your document. Follow the steps below to insert or delete headers and footers: 1. Select the Header/Footer option from the Format menu.. Enter the text to appear in the header/footer. The header/footer option appears throughout the document. 2. To remove a header/footer, select the appropriate option and delete the text that appears in the window Picture 1. Click the picture you want to change. A border with handles (small squares) appears around the image. 2. Choose Picture from the Format menu. 3. Set the desired size. 4. Click OK to apply the picture format changes Table Commands Insert Table The word processor allows you to insert tables into your document. Tables enable you to present information in a more readable format. Follow the steps below to insert a table: 1. Position the cursor where you want to insert the new table. 2. Select Insert Table from the Table menu. 3. Enter the number of columns and rows. 4. Set the table options. 5. Click OK to insert the new table Insert/Delete Rows or Columns While working in a table you may need to change the number of rows and columns. Follow the steps below to insert or delete rows and columns: Insert 1. Place your cursor in the table where you want to insert a new row or column. 2. Select Select Row or Select Column from the Table menu. 3. Select Insert Rows or Insert Columns from the Table menu. 4. New rows will be inserted above the selected row. New columns will be inserted to the left of the selected column.

186 Delete 1. Place your cursor in the table where you want to delete a row or column. 2. Select Select Row or Select Column from the Table menu. 3. Select Delete Rows or Delete Columns from the Table menu Merge Cells While working with tables you can join cells that are in the same row or cells that are in the same column. Follow the steps below to merge cells: Split Cells While working in a table you can divide a cell into multiple cells. Follow the steps below to split cells: 1. Select one or more adjacent cells. 2. Select Split Cells from the Table menu to divide one cell into two or more cells. If you selected two or more cells, check Merge cells before splitting to combine the selected cells before splitting the cell into columns. If you selected cells that span multiple table rows, you can enter the number of rows as well. 3. Enter the number of columns for the new cell. 4. Click OK Table Format The word processor contains predefined table layouts to give your table a professional look. Follow the steps below to apply a table format: To format an existing table: 1. Position the insertion point cursor anywhere within the table. 2. Select Table Format from the Table menu. 3. Select one of the predefined table layouts from the Formats list. 4. (Optional) Change the formatting options in the Formats to Apply box. These options let you customize the predefined format. For example, you can turn off the borders or shading leaving all of the other formats as it is. 5. (Optional) Set the Special Formats options. You can selectively apply the format settings to the first row, first column, last row, and last column. 6. Click OK. To format a new table: 1. Click Format in the Insert Table(Hyperlink to ) window while you are creating a new table. 2. Select one of the predefined table layouts from the Formats list. 3. (Optional) Change the formatting options in the Formats to Apply box. These options let you customize the predefined format. For example, you can turn off the borders or shading leaving all of the other formats as is. 4. (Optional) Set the Special Formats options. You can selectively apply the format settings to the first row, first column, last row, and last column. 5. Click OK. 6. Continue the steps to create the new table Table Borders and Shading You can change the look of a table by applying borders and shading. Follow the steps below to apply borders and shading:

187 1. Select the cells, rows, or columns you want to format. To apply the borders and shading to an entire table, you can select the entire table or simply position the cursor inside the table without selecting any rows, columns, or cells. 2. Select Borders and Shading from the Table menu. 3. Click the Borders tab. 4. Choose the line style and color. 5. In the Borders box, click Box to apply the border to all four sides. Or, click in the preview area to apply the border to selected sides. To remove a border from a side, click it again. You can apply different style borders to each side. 6. Click the Shading tab. 7. Choose the desired fill pattern. 8. Choose the background and foreground colors. 9. Click OK to apply the borders and shading settings Row Height and Cell Width You can adjust the height and width of the cells in a table using the Table menu command. Follow the steps below to adjust the cell height and width: 1. Select the row or column you want to change 2. Select Row Height and Cell Width from the Table menu. 3. To adjust the column width: Click the Column tab. Enter the cell width for column 1 (in inches) if you need to adjust this cell. Click Next Column to change the cell width of the next column. If you want the program to automatically adjust all cells in a table to fit within the margins, click the Auto fit button. When you click this button, the program recalculates the width of each column. 4. To adjust the row height Click the Row tab. Choose a row height option: auto, at least, or exactly. If you choose at least or exactly, enter a row height in points (72 pts = 1 inch). Select the text alignment option. Click Next Row to change to the next row and then set the cell height. 5. Click OK Align Columns The Align Columns command resets an entire table so that all cells align in a column format. Although you can manually align the columns of a table by dragging the cell gridlines, this command makes the job much easier. Follow the steps below to align columns: 1. Position the cursor anywhere in the table you want to align. 2. Select Align Columns from the Table menu. Note: Even if you don't want to align an entire table, it may sometimes be faster to align all columns and then change the alignment for one or two cells Split Table Click in the row where you want to split the table. All rows above the selected row will be placed in one table, and the selected row and all subsequent rows will be placed in a new table Convert

188 While working in a document you can convert text into a table or you can take a table and convert it into text. Follow the steps below to convert text. To convert text into a table: 1. Select the text you want to convert to a table. For best results, the text should be separated by tabs or commas. 2. Select Convert from the Table menu, and then select Text to Table. 3. If necessary, change the number of columns and table format. 4. Identify the character (tab, comma, or other) used to separate the text. 5. Click OK to convert the text. To convert a table to text: 1. Select the table you want to convert to text. Important: You must have the entire table selected before you can choose the Table to Text command. Use the Select Table command if you have difficulties highlighting an entire table. 2. Select Convert from the Table menu, and then select Table to Text. 3. Select the text separator: paragraphs, tabs, commas, or other. 4. Click OK to convert the table Table Properties Using the table properties, you can set the table alignment and choose whether the table will break across pages. Follow the steps below to set table properties: 1. Position the cursor anywhere inside the table you want to format. 2. Select Table Properties from the Table menu. 3. Set the table property options. 4. Click OK Delete Cells Use this option to delete the selected cells from the table. A dialog box allows the user to select the cells for the deletion. The dialog box has three options: cells, columns, and rows. The first option selects the current cell or all the cells in the highlighted block of text. The second option selects all the cells in the current column or the columns containing the cells in the highlighted block of text. The third option selects all the cells in the current row or the rows containing the cells in the highlighted block of text. A table is automatically deleted when all its cells are deleted. This option is available only in the Page or Print View modes Show Table Grid Lines Use this option to enable or disable the display of the table grid lines. The table grid lines are for display purpose only, they are not drawn when printing to a printer Other Commands Jump Use this option to position on a desired line number. You can invoke this function by hitting the F10 function key (or select the option from the menu). The editor will then display a dialog box so that you can enter the line number to jump to Background Picture This option is used to set a background picture for the editor. You can specify a filename containing a Windows bitmap or Metafiles. The background picture occupies the entire text area. To remove the background picture, select this option one more time.

189 Watermark Picture This option is used to set a watermark picture for the editor. You can specify a filename containing a Windows bitmap or Metafiles. The background picture occupies the entire text area. To remove the background picture, select this option one more time.

190 Practice Error Words Overview The <Insert Screen Name Here> screen is used to accomplish the following: Provide some instruction on what the screen is all about. Fields/Buttons/Areas Field Description Field 1 Field 2 This field allows you to configure the timeout delay. Values may range from zero to 99 The default value is 50. For detailed steps on how to configure the timeout delay and what it may affect, click here. (This would be a link to more detailed information) This field allows you to configure the update frequency. Values may range from 22 to 88 The default value is 47.

191 Using the Word Processor for Timed Writings This feature lets you practice any timed writing using the KPDO Word Processor. At almost any time while using the Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online software, you can access the Word Processor feature by clicking the Word Processor tab at the top right side of the screen. This feature is invoked when the user is in word processor and clicks on a timed writing. To use the Word Processor for Timed Writings, follow these steps: 1. Select the Timed Writing name and the writing length from the Timed Writing dialog screen. 2. Every writing must be taken twice. 3. If the first attempt is completed without Too many errors the Practice Errors option is available. 4. Practice errors option is not available for the second attempt. Error diagnostics is shown at the end of the second attempt. 5. Writing cannot be saved after the first attempt; it can only be saved after the second attempt. 6. A saved writing cannot be edited; it can only be viewed or printed. 7. ESC key can be used to stop the timer before the time elapses, in addition to clicking on the timer clock. 8. The clock stops when the complete time has elapsed and the user is displayed a pop-up window with the GWAM and Errors. 9. On clicking OK the window pop-up a report, in which for every attempt, GWAM, Errors, Backspace Key status, of the writing are displayed. GWAM represents the GWAM rate for the attempt of the writing. Errors represents the number of errors made by student. Backspace Key status represents whether the Backspace is used or not. Note: GWAM Calculation. Gross words a minute (GWAM) is a method for measuring the speed at which you key drill lines or paragraphs. Keying errors do not affect the GWAM rate. The calculation to compute the gross words a minute (GWAM) is: GWAM = (characters keyed 5) minutes. The calculation assumes that the average word is five keystrokes long.

192 Using the Word Processor Timer At almost any time while using the Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online software, you can access the Word Processor feature by clicking the Word Processor from the Main Menu. This feature is invoked when the user is in word processor and clicks on the Timer. Follow the instructions provided to use the Timer while using the word processor. Separate instructions are provided for taking a count-down and count-up timed writing. After completing the timer exercise you will get a detailed Timing Result Report which contains the Name of the student, date on which the writing was taken up, Time, Elapsed time, Words keyed, GWAM, Edit passes and Backspace key. Count-Down 1. Use the count-down timer for regular speed drills. As its name implies, the count-down timer begins at the time you set and "counts down" to zero. Follow the steps below to use the countdown timer: 2. Click Timer from the top of the screen. 3. When the Timer dialog box appears, specify a count-down timer and indicate the timing length. 4. Set the timer options. 5. Click the OK button to begin the timer. 6. Begin keying. Key until the timer reaches zero. The timer does not start counting down until you tap the first key. Based on the Instructor-Set Preferences (Hyperlink to 9.2) you set in Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online, you may not be allowed to use the BACKSPACE key. 7. Review the timing results and then click the OK button to close the dialog box. These results are appended to the document. After you have finished using the count-down timer, you cannot edit the document. You can scroll through the document, save it, or print it along with the results. Note: A new document is created each time you use the count-down timer. No editing commands are available while using the count-down timer. Click Timer button to stop the timer. Count-Up Use the count-up timer when you want to time production work such as letters or reports. The count-up timer begins at zero and "counts up" to a maximum of 99 minutes, 59 seconds. Follow the steps below to use the count-up timer: 1. Click the Timer button on the top of the screen. 2. When the Timer dialog box appears, specify a count-up timer. 3. Set the timer options. 4. Click the OK button to begin the timer. 5. Begin keying. The timer starts immediately after you click the OK button. If you are interrupted, you can save and close your work. When you open your saved document, the timer begins where you left off. 6. Click the Timer button to stop the timer. 7. Review the results and click the OK button to close the dialog box. These results are appended to the document. Note:

193 Based on the Preferences you set in Keyboarding Pro DELUXE Online, you may not be allowed to use the BACKSPACE key or the paste command. After you have finished using the count-up timer, you cannot edit the document. You can scroll through the document, save it, or print it along with the results.

194 Production Tests In minitoc this Topic Heading 2 Heading 3 Production Tests are integrated throughout lessons , and are based on specific textbook modules. Production Tests are always enabled for keystroke checking; however, your instructor has the ability to enable or disable format checking. Before you begin taking a production test for the first time, open the Preferences button at the top right of the KPDO shell and determine whether KPDO will be checking format errors or not. Important To Know: The Production Test experience is identical to a WORD 2010 activity with one major difference - the Production Tests have multiple documents in them that can either be linked or stand-alone. You can navigate between these documents without having to close and reopen WORD Your total time creating and editing the documents in the test will be reported on the Production Tests Report. If documents are linked (i.e., share a single base document), returning to a previous activity and making changes to that document will delete any work you have done on subsequent activities. This is because there is only one document being used in the database. KPDO saves the reports and "snapshots" of your work, but a document that is shared between multiple activities will always reflect only the most recent work saved. Customized Production Tests can also be created by your instructor for specific course modules. These tests will appear in the drop down list along with the Production Tests The Production Test Add-In Toolbars The Production Test WORD 2010 Add-in Toolbars differ slightly from the toolbars you would see for regular WORD 2010 lesson activities. When you first open a Production Test, the KPDO tool bar displayed will have the following buttons in it: SAVE AND CLOSE: Click this button to save your work and exit WORD REMEMBER : you must use this button to close WORD 2010 or your work will not be saved. NEXT DOCUMENT: When you have completed your work on a document, click this button to navigate to the next document in the test. This button is not available when you start work on the last document in the test.

195 PREVIOUS DOCUMENT: You are permitted to return to a previous document in the test to make edits. HOWEVER, if you do so, any work you have done on subsequent documents in the test will be deleted. You will need to repeat your work. This button is not available on the first document in the test. CHECK DOCUMENT: Click this button to check your work on the complete test. REMEMBER : Once you have checked a test, it is saved and becomes Read-Only. You will not be able to edit it further. If you wish to make changes to any of the documents, you will need to start a new pass. NOTE: This button only becomes enabled once you have started work on the last document in the test. You cannot check the test until you have completed the documents. INFORMATION: Click this button to confirm which activity/document you are currently working on. NOTE: You can also see the document name in the WORD 2010 header at the top of the screen for quick reference. HELP: Click this button to see the Help information on Production Tests. When you have completed your work and checked the test, WORD 2010 will refresh and display the following Add-in Toolbar: Because you have ended the test and checked the documents, the PREVIOUS DOCUMENT and NEXT DOCUMENT buttons are disabled. The enabled buttons are: ERROR DETAILS: Will display a pop-up window with a listing of the errors you have made in the test. This feature can help you decide if you want to repeat the test or not. INFORMATION: Will display the name of the production test. CLOSE: Will save and close the Production Test. At this point, the test is marked as completed and will be viewable in the Production Tests Report. HELP: Will open the contextual Help window on Production Tests. Getting Started When Production Tests are available, a Production Test button appears on the screen when you open Lesson 26 or higher from the Lessons tab. For a more detailed understanding of how errors are identified and reported, reference Keystroke Error Marks or Format Error Checking Rules.

196 1. Click on the Production Test Button in the bottom right hand corner of the activity window. 2. The modal window will open and you will need to select the appropriate Production Test Module from the drop down list.

197 2. 3. The screen will display all Production Tests associated with that specific module. Click on the name of the test you wish to take from the list, then click the OK button. KPDO will display the Production Test Options dialog box. You now have the opportunity to: Begin a new production test. Print a production test. (This is only enabled if you have saved and checked a test previously.) Check an existing production test. (This is enabled if you have saved and checked a test previously.) Begin a New Production Test 1. You will then see the Document Instructions dialog box, which explains how to navigate between KPDO and WORD IMPORTANT : In order to save any work in a Production Test, you must use the KPDO Add-In Toolbar buttons. To continue with the test, click Start.

198 2. KPDO will check your record to determine if you have already done this test and saved it. If you have, and your instructor allows you multiple passes on production tests, you will see the following message: 2. Selecting No will return you to the Production Test Options screen (see Step 3 above). If you select Yes, WORD 2010 will then launch and open a blank screen for the first document required as part of the test. A pop-up window will display the information you need to find the activity in your textbook and get ready for the test.

199 3. 4. This dialog box will appear each time you start a new document. Click the Close button to begin the test. When you have completed your work on the document, you will need to navigate to the next document. When you click the NEXT DOCUMENT button, a dialog box will appear telling you which document activity to go to next in your book When you have completed all of the documents in the test, you will be able to check the test and see your errors in the Error Details window. You also have the option to NOT check the test before you submit it; instead, you have the option to check the test at a later time (see below, Check Existing Production Test). Click Close to complete and submit the test. The document and results then become a part of your student record and viewable in the Production Tests Report. Notes: Production test cannot be edited. Every attempt to start the production test from beginning

200 results in a new pass and the pass number being incremented by one. All documents of the test have to be done in the order as decided by the instructor. Print Production Test After you have completed and saved a production test, this option becomes enabled the next time you click on the Production Test button and select the production test name. The Production Test Options dialog box will display. Select Print production test from the menu and click OK. The test will open up at the first document in Print Preview mode. You can print the test documents by navigating to each document and clicking the Print button. Check Existing Production Test After you have completed and saved a production test, this option becomes enabled the next time you click on the Production Test button and select the production test name. The Production Test Options dialog box will display. Select Check existing production test from the menu and click OK.

201 WORD 2010 will launch and run the checking routines on your test. When the first document opens, it will be in Read-Only mode with the Error Details button enabled. At that point, you can view the test results. You can use the NEXT DOCUMENT and PREVIOUS DOCUMENT buttons to navigate between the test documents to view the errors. Production Test Reporting There are two types of reports for Production Tests. The first type of report is the actual WORD 2010 document (or series of documents) that you have completed and checked with KPDO. These documents are displayed in WORD 2010 with your errors marked. Your instructor will also be able to see this document. It is in read-only mode, so you will not be able to make any changes to the document at this point. You will have to start over with a new pass to make changes. The second report is the Production Tests report in the Reports tab. This is a summary report of the production tests you have completed and checked. The report shows at a quick glance the date the last pass was completed, your GWAM rate, the number of errors made, the total time required to complete the test, and the grade you received for your work (if your instructor has enabled the grading feature). For more detail, see the Production Test Report topic under About Reports.

202 Home breadcrumbs >Topic1 KPDO Plug-Ins KPDO is a complex software application that uses resources from other programs to provide you a seamless, engaging, and effective learning experience online. Therefore, it is necessary that you download the necessary components that KPDO requires in order to function correctly. These components are: KPDO Client Tools: Set ups the files and processes on your computer to ensure that your computer and the software sitting on Cengage servers communicate your work correctly and safely. WORD 2010 Add-In: Adds a special KPDO Student ribbon to your WORD 2010 toolbar. The ribbon contains buttons for navigating and completing the WORD 2010 activities in KPDO, as well as production tests. Your work cannot be saved as part of your record unless this toolbar is active in WORD Visual Studio: A Microsoft utility that ensures that KPDO displays correctly. Flash Player: A web-based utility that controls how KPDO displays all of the correct components at the correct time. If you experience difficulties with KPDO running smoothly, the first thing to check is the System Requirements, which outlines the versions of the software you need. You will want to be sure that your system is compliant before contacting Technical Support.

203 Home breadcrumbs >Topic1 Format Error Checking Rules Formatting errors are displayed as a solid blue box in the beginning of the paragraph with a bold blue underline: Format Error Type Description Headings can have only one formatting error i.e. all formatting errors will be taken together and counted as 1 error. Format Error Type Headings Styles Category 1 Errors Paragraph Formatting Category 2 Errors Description Can have only one formatting error; i.e., all formatting errors will be taken together and counted as 1 error All category 1 errors occurring in a continuous block of text will be counted as 1 error. Every block of continuous text is treated as a separate error count. Style Errors to be checked are: Font Size Font Style Bold Italic Underline Strike Thru Super Script Highlighting All category 2 errors occurring in a continuous block of text will be counted as 1 error. Every block of continuous text is treated as a separate error count. Paragraph Formatting errors to be checked are: Bullets and Numbering if present in a paragraph will be checked for occurrence and style. Line spacing Paragraph alignment

204 Paragraph Indent presence and absence, indent size Tabs tab settings, location and presence Vertical Page Position Count as 1 error for the document. Envelopes Count as 1 error Check only presence or absence of in the document. Page Number Count as 1 error for all pages Check for location and style Cover Page All Style errors on the cover page will be taken as 1 error. This is in addition to the Keystroke errors.

205 Page Break Table Section Break Column Mail Merge Comment Track Changes All page break errors in the document to count as 1 error presence or absence. Every table in the document will be accounted separately for error check. Presence or absence of table at the specified location and size of the table (number of columns and rows). Presence or absence of. Count as 1 error for mismatch in the document columns. Text content will be checked for keystroke error. Text content will be checked for keystroke errors. Presence or absence of. Text content will be checked for keystroke errors. On or Off. Text content will be checked for keystroke error

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208 Home breadcrumbs >Topic1 Practice Technique Definitions Line Check. KPDO analyzes your input after you tap ENTER. If you meet the accuracy requirement, your GWAM rate appears; otherwise, the program displays the "Too many errors" message. Depending on the Preferences setting, the BACKSPACE key may or may not be available while you use the line-check practice technique. Lock-and-Flash. If you make a keying error, the software flashes the correct key and demonstrates the proper key reach in the animation above the work area. You must tap the correct key before you can continue. Word Lock. KPDO displays the entire drill line and then checks each letter, digit, or symbol as you key it. If you make an error, the program erases the whole word or word group so that you can key it again. The program requires that you key the first character of each word correctly. You may attempt each word up to three times. After three tries, the program displays the last incorrect attempt and moves on to the next word. The BACKSPACE key is never available while you key drill lines using this mode.

209 Home breadcrumbs >Topic1 Topic 1 The KPDO GUI shell has the following areas defined for functionality: Top Banner Buttons: Provide access to the Global Help and Log Out functions. Toggle and Breadcrumb Trail: Allow the Admin to switch roles and track where they are in the GUI Left Navigation Tabs: the menuing system for the specific GUI Work Area: The modal window where actions take place. A test of the number list This is a test This is a test

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211 Home breadcrumbs body >Topic1 Topic 1 The KPDO GUI shell has the following areas defined for functionality: Top Banner Buttons: Provide access to the Global Help and Log Out functions. Toggle and Breadcrumb Trail: Allow the Admin to switch roles and track where they are in the GUI Left Navigation Tabs: the menuing system for the specific GUI Work Area: The modal window where actions take place. A test of the number list This is a test This is a test

212 Starting_the_application body Overview The process below will show you how to... Step Process Result 1 Click the Microsoft The Microsoft Windows Start Menu displays Windows Start button 2 Point at Programs The Applications sub-menu opens 3 Point at BigCo The BigCo sub-menu opens 4 Click the WidgetMax icon The WidgetMax application opens

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214 Screen_Level_Help body Overview The <Insert Screen Name Here> screen is used to accomplish the following: Provide some instruction on what the screen is all about. Fields/Buttons/Areas Field Description Field 1 Field 2 This field allows you to configure the timeout delay. Values may range from zero to 99 The default value is 50. For detailed steps on how to configure the timeout delay and what it may affect, click here. (This would be a link to more detailed information) This field allows you to configure the update frequency. Values may range from 22 to 88 The default value is 47.