Selena Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Looking for recommendations for typing/keyboarding program for my 8 and 11 year olds. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR the hs dad Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 We used http://www.typingweb.com this year. It's free and has some Teacher Tools to oversee your children's progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my2boysteacher Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 We used Dance Mat Typing last year. My kids loved it, however they finished with the entire program in just a few months and really need a lot more practice. I think we'll try typingweb.com this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I like Typing Instructor. There are several levels, I can gradually increase the minimum words per minute required to pass a level, and I can track multiple students. The program includes games which my ds seems to enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyniffrec Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 :bigear: I have a reluctant typing student here (age almost 13) and need something she will enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 We are going to use EasyTech Keyboarding. There are 3 levels, $5.00 per student. I think it's for a year, but I can't quite remember. The link is for grades 3-5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ednkirstin Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Our kids like Typing Instructor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Writerdaddy Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 BBC's dancemat typing is by far the most fun. True, at some point one will outgrow it, but it is definitely the best way to begin. I also have typing instructor and will go with that at higher levels, but my kids prefer dancemat far more, and its not hard to see why when comparing the play in either of them. I have seen a lot of other feedback where kids chose dancemat over other programs. Don't let the low price tag of Dancemat fool you into thinking it's not as good as others-- it's the best (it's free, with no ploys to get you into a higher priced version). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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