Re: computerdisc-l: keyboarding covers???

["Michelle Endsley" <michelle_endsley@hotmail.com>]

I have on order the black skins.  They sent me an example of one that is 
clear.  They fit on the keyboard.  There is no way for them look under 
them.  It fits securely over the keys on the keyboard.  I've not 
received mine yet, but I think they will be good.  If anyone needs the 
phone number of where to order them you can email me at 
michelle_endsley@hotmail.com

michelle :)


----Original Message Follows----
From: Cynthia Kahler <kahler@watervalley.net>
To: "'computerdisc-l@Lists.MsState.Edu'"
	 <computerdisc-l@Lists.MsState.Edu>
Subject: computerdisc-l: keyboarding covers???
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 16:52:13 -0600

Here's my question -

Keyboarding is the part of the course I least like to teach as there is 
not 
enough interaction with students not enough real "teaching" (I get 
extremely bored walking around the room and giving position remarks!!). 
 However, I do feel it is an incredibly vital part of the program!!!

Although I have plastic covers (box type) students will look over, 
under, 
and through the center if I place two over their hands.  I have put 
"sticky" dots on the keys (they come off and fall in the keyboard).  
I've 
covered their hands with cloth (they say the cloth bothers them).  I 
prefer 
not to blacken out the letters with marker because of aesthetics. During 
timed writings for grade I hit the escape key if they continue to look 
despite all of my efforts and they are then forced to start over.  I 
can't 
make some of them realize that keyboarding is 99% self discipline.  I am 
considering writing a grant for the black "skins" and having these on 
the 
computer the first day the students arrive.

Has anyone experienced success by another method? Has anyone used the 
black 
skins, and would you recommend them?

Cynthia Kahler
Oxford Middle School



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