get going in 3rd. We use Typing Pal Online which is great for motivated
kids, because they can work on it anywhere they are online. For kids who
are lagging, it can become homework if necessary. Teachers can check up
on them online and keep track. We try to get them through the program by
the end of 4th. The 5-6th use it also, but with the interface designed
for older kids, so it doesn't feel like repeating. It's reasonably
priced and very easy to set up.
I also like it for the short, clear lessons which are still fun, and
compared to Type to Learn 3 there is a refreshing absence of too much
nonsense.
Jenni Swanson Voorhees
Sidwell Friends School
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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Jayme Johnson
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 2:41 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Typing Software for K-2
I agree with Renee. We begin touch typing instruction at the end of 3rd
grade, and give a two week refresher course the the beginning of 4th,
5th, and 6th grades.
We have Type to Learn 4 network edition on campus. Students really
prefer the free online practice/games to TTL4, but it is always a
"choice time" option.
Here are our keyboarding links that we provide for practice:
http://village-school.org/vsstudents/keyboarding.html
~Jayme
On 12/3/10 11:01 AM, "Renee Ramig" <rramig@sevenhillsschool.org> wrote:
Type to Learn 4 is designed for grades K-12. We only use it down to 3rd
grade with great results.
I would actually worry about using touch typing with students in K-2.
Even in 3rd grade there are some students that just don't have the small
motor skills to learn touch typing. We use TTL4 as an introduction in
3rd grade, with the 4th and 5th grade teachers using it a lot more.
I know there are proponents on both sides of the issue, with some saying
start typing at the same time you are teaching letters and others that
say wait until they are older.
The program I know that has been designed with a lot of science behind
for the younger students is Talking Fingers. It was purchased by
Learning Company awhile back and they renamed it Read, Write, Type. It
now seems to be back at the Talking Fingers company along with a couple
other programs. They have online demos for you to try it out at:
http://www.talkingfingers.com/
Renee Ramig
Seven Hills School
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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Ademola Popoola
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 10:26 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Typing Software for K-2
Does anyone have any recommendations for an excellent (fun and engaging)
touch typing program (online or software) for K-2 students?
Thanks in advance.
--
A. Popoola
Sacred Heart Schools Chicago
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