[senit] Re: Touch Typing Tutors

http://typingsoft.com/all_typing_tutors.htm

gives a list of freeware and shareware typing tutors.

Haven't used a lot but Kaz is well regarded. Depends on ability tho. Speedy
Keys is another one to consider for keybaord familiarity.

Thanks
Jackie

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> From: Sarah Anderson <crinkldy.sarah at hotmail.co.uk>
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> Hi
> Can anyone recommend a touch type teaching program [software]?  It's for a
> pupil with ASD who can read, of junior age and learning difficulties.  We're
> looking for a step by step, motivational program.  There are a few in
> Inclusive's catalogue, just wondered if anyone had used any.
> thanks
> Sarah
> ps I've ordered my headphones and mikes, thanks again for all the
> recommendations
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> From: "Jean Craig" <jeananncraig at ntlworld.com>
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> 2 simple/2 type or on line typing tutor at BBC - called dance mat typing.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sarah Anderson" <crinkldy.sarah at hotmail.co.uk>
> To: <senit at lists.becta.org.uk>
> Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2008 8:29 PM
> Subject: RE: [senit] touch typing program
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> Hi
> Can anyone recommend a touch type teaching program [software]?  It's for a
> pupil with ASD who can read, of junior age and learning
> difficulties.  We're
> looking for a step by step, motivational program.  There are a few in
> Inclusive's catalogue, just wondered if anyone had used any.
> thanks
> Sarah
> ps I've ordered my headphones and mikes, thanks again for all the
> recommendations
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> Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 21:15:21 -0000
> From: "Claire Barnes" <clairebarnes at willowdeneschool.co.uk>
> Subject: RE: [senit] touch typing program
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> Hi Sarah
>
> My nephew, who has ASD (and can read - he is 7 1/2) loves the BBC Dance
> Mat
> Typing and is very motivated by it.
>
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/flash/stage1.shtml
>
> There are lots of tips and motivational interludes. My criticisms are that
> it does not record your accuracy nor does it have emphasis on speed or
> fluency. But it does build up in a nice way, with some practice of the
> letter patterns before moving on to typing real words using the relevant
> keys so you get used to typing common letter patterns.
>
> Definitely a good place to start IMHO.
>
> Claire Barnes
> Willow Dene School
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sarah Anderson [mailto:crinkldy.sarah at hotmail.co.uk]
> Sent: 03 February 2008 20:30
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>
>
> Hi
> Can anyone recommend a touch type teaching program [software]?  It's for a
> pupil with ASD who can read, of junior age and learning
> difficulties.  We're
> looking for a step by step, motivational program.  There are a few in
> Inclusive's catalogue, just wondered if anyone had used any.
> thanks
> Sarah
> ps I've ordered my headphones and mikes, thanks again for all the
> recommendations
> _________________________________________________________________
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> Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 21:32:26 -0000
> From: "Simon Evans" <simon at senteacher.org>
> Subject: RE: [senit] touch typing program
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> TuxType is a free software typing tutor which is very good fun and
> includes
> useful exercises,  finger practice etc.
>
> http://tuxtype.sourceforge.net/
>
>
> Simon
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> [mailto:senit-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk] On Behalf Of Sarah Anderson
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> To: senit at lists.becta.org.uk
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>
> Hi
> Can anyone recommend a touch type teaching program [software]?  It's for a
> pupil with ASD who can read, of junior age and learning
> difficulties.  We're
> looking for a step by step, motivational program.  There are a few in
> Inclusive's catalogue, just wondered if anyone had used any.
> thanks
> Sarah
> ps I've ordered my headphones and mikes, thanks again for all the
> recommendations
> _________________________________________________________________
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> https://www.mycooluncool.com=
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> Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:25:58 +0400
> From: The Bodiens <bodiens at emirates.net.ae>
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> The Helen arkell dyslexia centre sell some good ones - google the centre's
> name and then ring them to ask what they recommend.
>
> Philippa
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> Hi
> Can anyone recommend a touch type teaching program [software]?  It's for a
> pupil with ASD who can read, of junior age and learning
> difficulties.  We're
> looking for a step by step, motivational program.  There are a few in
> Inclusive's catalogue, just wondered if anyone had used any.
> thanks
> Sarah
> ps I've ordered my headphones and mikes, thanks again for all the
> recommendations
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> From: "Ann Middleton" <Ann at cenmac.com>
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> There is a list of typing tutors on our website.  This is for
> information not necessarily recommended as we have not tried them all.
> www.cenmac.com > resources > using the keyboard
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:senit-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk] On Behalf Of Sarah Anderson
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> Hi
> Can anyone recommend a touch type teaching program [software]?  It's for
> a pupil with ASD who can read, of junior age and learning difficulties.
> We're looking for a step by step, motivational program.  There are a few
> in Inclusive's catalogue, just wondered if anyone had used any.
> thanks
> Sarah
> ps I've ordered my headphones and mikes, thanks again for all the
> recommendations
> _________________________________________________________________
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