results. It is web based so 4th and 5th grade teachers assign for
homework which allows students to do the 10 minutes of practice per
night that the research recommends. Jenny Z
Jennifer Zagariello
Director of Educational Technology
The Montclair Kimberley Academy
jzagariello@mka.org
On Sep 15, 2009, at 1:12 PM, Kassissieh, Richard wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> I just inherited All the Right Type from the previous teacher, and
> I'm determining whether to use it or switch to another program. This
> is for third through fifth grade. I notice that no one mentioned All
> the Right Type. How does it compare with the titles you mentioned,
> and is one of the other titles particularly effective with kids who
> get frustrated with the difficult work of learning typing? Thanks
> for your advice with this.
>
> Richard
>
>
>
> --------------------------
> Richard Kassissieh
> Director of Information Technology
> Catlin Gabel School
> kassissiehr@catlin.edu
> 503 626-9080 x300
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>
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> Sent: Mon Sep 14 14:48:48 2009
> Subject: Re: Typing software recommendations?
>
> We've used TypingMaster Pro for two years with fourth grade and I
> really
> like the program. It's simple and intuitive with additional network
> and
> reporting features. It saves the place of the student if they do not
> complete a unit and it also has customizable typing tests (where you
> can
> supply the sample copy if you want).
>
> I looked at several programs and many had too many bells and whistles
> (pictures/graphics/sound effects) that served to distract rather than
> add value. I also found the interface for Type To Learn too confusing
> (lack of bread crumbs to let you know where you are or when you're
> progressing through the level). Typing Master includes a progress
> bar,
> games at certain intervals and a stopwatch to let you know how much
> time
> is left on a lesson.
>
> Typing Master
> http://www.typingmaster.com/individuals/
>
> Thanks,
> Chris Mosier
>
>
> ========================
> Chris Mosier
> Technology Coordinator
> Turning Point School
> cmosier@turningpointschool.org
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