J.Pickett

Typing Programs For Kids

Jill A. Pickett
Elementary Keyboarding

TYPING PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

Source: http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Software/Reviews/jun96.html. Radio Reviews by Anne Bubnic. Typing Programs for Kids.

This is an excellent review of many different typing programs that can be used to enhance teaching children touch typing. Some of the features that she feels are important for a typing program to be good are: age appropriate; flexibility and the ability to adjust to a child's needs; appealing graphics; content excitement; choices in lesson material; visual demonstrations of typing techniques; verbal instructions; feedback for missed keystrokes; visuals for remainders and corrections; verbal reinforcement for what the child should type, when they hesitate; does the program self-adjust, repeating problem keystrokes when the child makes mistakes; is customization of goals a feature; is accuracy emphasized; are there ways to develop rhythm; how is proficiency learned; can the learner apply keyboarding skills in a variety of contexts; and can you print your work.

She also gives prices, the format it is offered in (IBM or Mac), and how it is available (on floppy disk or CD ROM).