[CASL-L] Typing Programs

[Elaine Shapiro]

We use Keyboarding without Tears, but now it's up to the teachers and I
doubt they have much time for it.  I used to take every class to the
computer lab once a month (all the time I had) and did KWT then.  In theory
it's a good program, but there is no way to enforce proper finger
position.  I spent a lot of time re-directing and arguing with students
about that.  They would do it correctly while I watched and then revert
back to the one finger method as soon as I walked away.  Good luck!

Elaine

On Tue, Aug 10, 2021 at 9:44 AM Barbara Johnson <bajohnson at colchesterct.org>
wrote:

> We are using Typing Club with much success in Colchester...
>
> On Tue, Aug 10, 2021, 8:18 AM Jessica Jusseaume <jusseaumej at fpsct.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello All - We are researching a new typing program for our K-6 students.
>> We have previously used Typing Agent and Typing Training. We would love to
>> hear your recommendations and experiences with other programs. We are a 1:1
>> district and we're looking for something that:
>>
>>    - is engaging for students
>>    - is accessible for all learners
>>    - is easy for teachers to implement
>>    - has easily accessible data for WPM and accuracy
>>    - has built-in assessments (not a requirement, but would be wonderful)
>>    - integrates with Classlink/is Google SSO (ideally)
>>    - has structured lessons/curriculum (ideally)
>>
>> We'd also be interested in your district's standards for WPM and accuracy
>> and would like to know who implements typing instruction in your school -
>> classroom teachers, LMS, tech teacher, etc.
>>
>> We are looking into Typing Club and EduTyping based on recommendations
>> from Common Sense Education, as well as Keyboarding Without Tears, so if
>> you also have feedback on those, that would be great.
>>
>> Thank you!
>> --
>> Jessica J. Jusseaume
>> (she/her/hers)
>> Library Media Specialist
>> Noah Wallace School
>> (860) 677-1659 x3225
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