at it broadly. In Kindergarten, we use keyboarding software to work on
letter recognition on the keyboard. In 1st, keyboarding is learning to
use right and left hands - fingers don't matter. 2nd grade is becoming
familiar with using different fingers in a non-stress, low key setting.
I also think you need to account for how much time in one sitting is
spent on keyboarding. When keyboarding during my tech classes, we only
spend the first 10 minutes keyboarding before moving on to new and
different activities.
Bernadette Roche
Director of Technology
Oakhill Day School
www.oakhilldayschool.org
816.436.6228
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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Jayme Johnson
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 1:41 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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