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Learning to keyboard (type) - recommend software for older kids
One of the summer assignments (from me) for my 11 year old son going into 7th
grade next year is that he learn to keyboard. It would help him with assignments, now that some can be turned in typed (his handwriting is atrocious), and he's falling into a hunt-and-peck two-finger habit when he does type which I don't want to set in. What is a good software program for this? Windoze98. Thanks, Banty |
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Learning to keyboard (type) - recommend software for older kids
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Banty wrote: One of the summer assignments (from me) for my 11 year old son going into 7th grade next year is that he learn to keyboard. It would help him with assignments, now that some can be turned in typed (his handwriting is atrocious), and he's falling into a hunt-and-peck two-finger habit when he does type which I don't want to set in. What is a good software program for this? Windoze98. Thanks, Banty My son just bought Mavis Bacon Teaches Typing, and it seems pretty good. I've noticed that they have one titled "Mavis Bacon Teaches Typing for Kids"; don't know if it's better than the "regular" one or not -- I suspect that it may be more game like and have readings that would more appeal to kids. meh -- Children won't care how much you know until they know how much you care |
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Learning to keyboard (type) - recommend software for older kids
There is this neat service called Google (www.google.com). Go there and type
in type + learn. A bunch of resources will come up. The Mavis Beacon software is very good. Jeff "Banty" wrote in message ... One of the summer assignments (from me) for my 11 year old son going into 7th grade next year is that he learn to keyboard. It would help him with assignments, now that some can be turned in typed (his handwriting is atrocious), and he's falling into a hunt-and-peck two-finger habit when he does type which I don't want to set in. What is a good software program for this? Windoze98. Thanks, Banty |
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Learning to keyboard (type) - recommend software for older kids
Banty wrote: One of the summer assignments (from me) for my 11 year old son going into 7th grade next year is that he learn to keyboard. It would help him with assignments, now that some can be turned in typed (his handwriting is atrocious), and he's falling into a hunt-and-peck two-finger habit when he does type which I don't want to set in. What is a good software program for this? Windoze98. Thanks, Banty Are there still books available on teaching yourself to type? I would think that would be just as good as a software program. I taught myself to type as a teenager (using a typewriter), but I could have used the same method with a keyboard. Clisby |
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Learning to keyboard (type) - recommend software for older kids
"Banty" wrote in message ... One of the summer assignments (from me) for my 11 year old son going into 7th grade next year is that he learn to keyboard. It would help him with assignments, now that some can be turned in typed (his handwriting is atrocious), and he's falling into a hunt-and-peck two-finger habit when he does type which I don't want to set in. What is a good software program for this? Windoze98. Thanks, Banty Our kids' school uses something called Type to Learn. Our 15 and 11 year olds can type very well, so I guess it worked. I hear the Mavis Beacon programs are good too. Again, Google (and local CompUSA) are very helpful. :-) |
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Learning to keyboard (type) - recommend software for older kids
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Clisby wrote: Banty wrote: One of the summer assignments (from me) for my 11 year old son going into 7th grade next year is that he learn to keyboard. It would help him with assignments, now that some can be turned in typed (his handwriting is atrocious), and he's falling into a hunt-and-peck two-finger habit when he does type which I don't want to set in. What is a good software program for this? Windoze98. Thanks, Banty Are there still books available on teaching yourself to type? I would think that would be just as good as a software program. I taught myself to type as a teenager (using a typewriter), but I could have used the same method with a keyboard. Clisby Sure -- but I've used some of the computerized programs for improving my speed, and it's just more fun, plus you get better and more immidiate feedback on how you're doing. I'd definately go with a computerized program to help a child learn -- the quick correction and feedback is one of the really cool things computers can do well. -- Children won't care how much you know until they know how much you care |
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Learning to keyboard (type) - recommend software for older kids
On Sat, 3 Jul 2004 16:51:42 EDT, Banty
wrote: One of the summer assignments (from me) for my 11 year old son going into 7th grade next year is that he learn to keyboard. It would help him with assignments, now that some can be turned in typed (his handwriting is atrocious), and he's falling into a hunt-and-peck two-finger habit when he does type which I don't want to set in. What is a good software program for this? Windoze98. Thanks, Banty Mavis Beacon is a great typing tutor. I've used it and I highly recommend it. -- Dorothy There is no sound, no cry in all the world that can be heard unless someone listens .. The Outer Limits |
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Learning to keyboard (type) - recommend software for older kids
On Sat, 3 Jul 2004 20:04:47 EDT, Clisby
wrote: Are there still books available on teaching yourself to type? I would think that would be just as good as a software program. I taught myself to type as a teenager (using a typewriter), but I could have used the same method with a keyboard. The software works better, imo. And Mavis Beacon has games to increase the speed for kids as well as the teaching component. -- Dorothy There is no sound, no cry in all the world that can be heard unless someone listens .. The Outer Limits |
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Learning to keyboard (type) - recommend software for older kids
Banty wrote in message ...
One of the summer assignments (from me) for my 11 year old son going into 7th grade next year is that he learn to keyboard. It would help him with assignments, now that some can be turned in typed (his handwriting is atrocious), and he's falling into a hunt-and-peck two-finger habit when he does type which I don't want to set in. What is a good software program for this? Windoze98. Thanks, Banty Mavis Beacon learning to type is by far the best computer software to learn to type. Sue (mom to three girls) |
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Learning to keyboard (type) - recommend software for older kids
Banty wrote in message ...
One of the summer assignments (from me) for my 11 year old son going into 7th grade next year is that he learn to keyboard. It would help him with assignments, now that some can be turned in typed (his handwriting is atrocious), and he's falling into a hunt-and-peck two-finger habit when he does type which I don't want to set in. What is a good software program for this? Windoze98. Thanks, Banty My 11 yo dd and 9 yo ds use Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, the regular version. They both like it, especially dd. She is almost to 20 wpm which isn't bad for a child, I think. It has your typical drill plus games. You can change the preferences to include more games or less or none, change the music in the background, change fonts, size, color, target specific weaknesses, timed tests etc...... I think it is definitely worth the $20 or so it costs. I was able to get it for $14.95 but I run a Mac and it was on closeout. Karen |
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