Typing+Skills

=Typing Skills= The Elementary [|ELA Curriculum] indicates that the ability to type is a vital component in fostering computer literacy, access, and writing.

A good point of reference - what to teach when, and suggested benchmarks: []


 * Quick Typing Practice Options: **

(there is a tutorial built into the device, “Keyboard Instructor”)
 * Writers** –These devices were purchased for keyboarding practice

//Writer Manual//
== //Are they in your building?//
 * If so, have your site technician:**
 * Check with librarians.
 * Ensure that they are functioning.
 * Obtain batteries if necessary (3 AA)

//**PDF version:**// **//Finger//** **//Placement//** || **//Timed//** **//Exercises//** || **//Cost//** || **//Addt’l//** || [|http://www.edutyping.com] (30-day trial) || Yes || No || Yes || Yes || Free for 30 days || Teacher email required, not for students || [] (30-day trial) || Yes || Yes || Yes || Yes || Free for 30 days ||  || [] || Not indicated || No || Yes || Yes || Free || IT is testing compatibility with student computers || “Rapid Typing” [] || Yes || No || Yes || Yes || Free || Has additional tools to assist with student writing and reading difficulties ||
 * // Websites/Resources for Practice: //**
 * URL || **//Reporting//** || **//Email required for registration?//** || **//Proper//**
 * [|http://keybr.com] || Yes, if registered || Yes || No || Yes || Free ||  ||
 * [] || Yes || No || Not indicated || Yes || Free ||  ||
 * [|http://www.e-learningforkids.org/courses.html#compskills] || Not indicated || No || Yes || Yes || Free ||  ||
 * EduTyping
 * @http://www.sense-lang.org/typing/tutor/keyboarding.php || Yes, basic || No || Yes || Yes || Free || Online, offers 15 lessons, typing test, and games ||
 * Typing Pal
 * Tux Typing **// (program download required) //**
 * MyStudyBar**// (program download required) //**

For extra practice: []