Type to Learn Software

Type to Learn is a computer program that is used by students to develop their keyboarding skills.  Keyboarding skills are so important in today's society, as computers are a part of everyday life.  The earlier that students can learn those skills, the sooner they will be able to engage with our technological world (and it will be easier for them!).

Students play various games to learn where the keys are and which fingers they should use to tap them.  The program has diagnostic assessments, to see where students' strengths and needs are.  The program also offers formative and summative keyboarding assessments.

Below is a demo for Type to Learn 4.  Hopefully you will find this helpful in seeing how Type to Learn can help students improve their typing skills.

I feel as though many students (and adults, for that matter!) don't know how to type with both hands on the keys; it is a lot of the "hunt and peck" method of typing with one or two fingers.  Being able to type with both hands improves efficiency (accuracy and speed).  So personally I find this skill to be a very worthwhile one for students to learn.

Reference: http://ttl4.sunburst.com/