The Teaching Space

Episode 43 of The Teaching Space Podcast explores the benefits of using keyboard shortcuts to improve productivity. Introduction  This episode is one of those that probably works best in a written format. If you don’t normally visit the show notes for an episode, then I will insist you do so on this occasion (in the nicest way!)  What Are Keyboard Shortcuts? Keyboard shortcuts are a key or combination of keys providing quick access to a specific computer function. Even if you don’t use shortcuts often, the one you are most likely to be familiar with is copy and paste. These are CMD + C then CMD + V on a Mac and CTRL + C and CTRL + V on a PC. Right Mouse Clicker Until recently, I wasn’t the person who used keyboard shortcuts (other than copy and paste options). I was a right mouse clicker. I used the right mouse button to access a shortcut menu. However, there are lots of reasons (aside from the productivity ones) you should learn keyboard shortcuts. Why Should You Use Keyboard Shortcuts? While using a shortcu