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Babs
05-24-2008, 09:50 AM
and where did you get it?
hsmom
05-24-2008, 10:32 AM
My son likes this one and it is free. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
5wolfcubs
05-24-2008, 11:09 AM
My son likes this one and it is free. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
:iagree:
GreenKitty
05-24-2008, 11:10 AM
My kids like Spongebob typing.
Karin
05-24-2008, 12:36 PM
Dd likes Typing Instructor Deluxe which we bought from Timberdoodle.
Bells
05-24-2008, 05:51 PM
Dd likes Typing Instructor Deluxe which we bought from Timberdoodle.

I agree! My 8 and 10 yo both love TID - fun, effective, and a great choice of music to accompany the tapping of keys.

Bells
WTMCassandra
05-24-2008, 06:20 PM
I am going thru Inge Cannon's Transcript Bootcamp, and she recommends Computer Typing Curriculum (http://computertypingcurriculum.com/). I just ordered one this morning.

I don't know how fun it is, but the student types Bible verses for their practice. I like that.;)

Also, Inge said that it is a different kinesthetic activity to type from another document than it is to type from what's on the screen, and she is concerned that typing-via-software will not produce the kind of sustained speed really needed in business/academia. I don't know what she is basing this conclusion on, but I do respect her professional expertise that I have seen demonstrated many times over the years.

Soooo, YMMV, but although my children are enjoying Mavis Beacon right now, I do plan to do this with them afterwards to get their speed and accuracy up to snuff.

I'll try to remember to post later when it comes. I'm bummed that the website doesn't have samples, but I'm trusting Inge's recommendation . . . so we'll see how it turns out.