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Old July 3rd 04, 09:51 PM
Banty
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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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Old July 4th 04, 12:10 AM
dragonlady
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In article ,
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
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Old July 4th 04, 12:10 AM
Jeff
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Default 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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Old July 4th 04, 01:04 AM
Clisby
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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


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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Old July 4th 04, 02:11 AM
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"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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Old July 4th 04, 04:32 AM
dragonlady
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In article ,
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.
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Old July 4th 04, 02:33 PM
toto
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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.



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that can be heard unless someone listens ..

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Old July 4th 04, 02:33 PM
toto
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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.


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There is no sound, no cry in all the world
that can be heard unless someone listens ..

The Outer Limits

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Old July 4th 04, 05:17 PM
Sue
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Default 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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Old July 4th 04, 07:53 PM
Kevin Karplus
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In article ,
dragonlady wrote:
In article ,
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.


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.


We bought Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing for Kids and it wouldn't run on
our Mac, despite clearly saying that it was both Windows and Mac
compatible on the package and on the CD-ROM itself. Luckily the store
allowed us to exchange it for "Read, Write, and Type," which our son
does like to play. It is aimed at a younger audience than 11
though---more like 8 year olds.




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