Computer Kids Typing Tournament

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Why Teach Typing at Primary Level?

The ability to quickly and confidently data enter on a computer is vitally important in today’s keyboard-driven society. Studies reveal that students who have learnt the complex process of touch typing not only demonstrate faster, more accurate keyboard skills, but also reading, vocabulary and spelling skills improve. Click here for further reading.

Individual Progress

The Typing Tournament comprises a series of booklets designed to guide students through the program and enable them to record their results. In keeping the the 'tournament' theme, students progress through the program by completing 'races', 'events' and 'grades'. Points are earned for completing each typing activity, or 'race', and are awarded by the teacher for accuracy and fingering, not for speed.

Students work at their own pace and can compete independently or as part of a team. This fun, competitive program keeps children engaged while they learn.

Correct Fingering

Book 1 includes all the lessons to teach correct fingering with many practice games included. It is very important that students follow the fingering as it is taught and the best way to really remember finger placement is to use a keyboard cover. A light towel, such as a tea towel, can be placed on top of the hands, or commercial keyboard covers are available in Australia from Speedskin.

Accuracy

Book 2 onwards focuses on improving accuracy, which in turn improves speed. Each lesson begins with a paragraph of typing and is followed by typing games. Random rewards appear throughout the booklets as an incentive.

Tried and Proven