MALTRON LAYOUT TRAINING COURSE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING THROUGH THE EXERCISES
- The exercises have been printed with extra space between some of the letters,
phrases and groups of letters. This is for ease of reading and one space
only need ever be keyed.
- It is essential to key the number of rows given in the instructions to
each exercise. Experience has shown that less keying leads to slower learning,
slower keying and to more errors.
- Most exercises are keyed in blocks of three rows at a time. The first
row is used to develop the kinaesthetic reach and distance to each key. So
key
this row carefully with great concentration. The second row should also be
keyed
with great concentration but faster. The third row should be keyed easily
and fluently. To obtain speed you must practice it.
- The order of exercises is carefully calculated to support optimum learning.
Starting with only the left hand on the home row and working forward. Exercises
have been carefully designed to balance the learning of key location with
practicing left and right hand coordination.
- It is always important to avoid overtiring the fingers and hands especially
when using one hand. Take time frequently, at the end of rows, to shake the
arms, wrists and fingers, from the shoulders down to the fingertips to avoid
any strain at all.
(Note: When your hands are already on the keyboard the Tab key and the Return
key are often quicker than the mouse for moving around forms, but it does take
some practice.
The Tab key works differently in word processing work from the
way
it does in most forms. We recommend you practice with the Tab key, because
for some operations it is faster than the mouse and also it is often good to
have
a choice between mouse-work and keywork if your mouse hand gets tired.
Usually,
in internet browsers the Tab key will take you around in a circle of links
etc. Shift and Tab will take
you around the circle in the opposite direction.)
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