Keyboarding

**Keyboarding, Touchtyping, What ever you call it...JUST DO IT!** You'll thank me later!

In class, we use the [|Typing Master Pro] Software. We also use the [|speedskins] to cover our keyboards.

A quote by Jerome Garfunkel regarding his 5 most valuable classes he has ever taken.

"My shift from pen/paper to keyboard/storage was profound (impact). I can never return to writing (composing) in longhand. My brain works too fast for pen and paper but not for fingers and keyboard. **My seventh grade typing class at Parsons Junior High School turns out, in retrospect to be among the 5 most valuable classes (measured by impact) I've attended**." . []

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Old Typewriters in action []

Practice your skills with the links below Great Free resources you can download at home:

 **typingweb.com** – this site offers straightforward tutorials and typing practice games. It allows you to choose to learn in several different languages and if desired you can earn an official typing certification. However, you must register if you want to track your progress.

 **Goodtyping.com** – this site allows you to choose from over 20 different keyboard layouts for those who reside outside of the U.S. You must register to use the site, but your information is collected for statistical purposes only

 **Sense-Lang’s Balloon Game** – Once you get the basics down, this game is great for teaching you how to type without looking at the keyboard.

 **Typeonline** -The typing tutorials on this site also include lessons on how to use a keyboard number pad for those who may need to enter a lot of numerical data.

 **Typeracer** – You can improve your speed on this site by entering typing races with your friends or others from around the globe. If you are motivated by fun and competition then this is the site for you.

**[|Tux Typing]** []

[|Dance Mat Typing]

[|Daily Drills]

[|Drills Skills and More]

A [|collection]of typing practice and games

**typingweb.com** – this site offers straightforward tutorials and typing practice games. It allows you to choose to learn in several different languages and if desired you can earn an official typing certification. However, you must register if you want to track your progress. **Goodtyping.com** – this site allows you to choose from over 20 different keyboard layouts for those who reside outside of the U.S. You must register to use the site, but your information is collected for statistical purposes only **Sense-Lang’s Balloon Game** – Once you get the basics down, this game is great for teaching you how to type without looking at the keyboard. **Typeonline** -The typing tutorials on this site also include lessons on how to use a keyboard number pad for those who may need to enter a lot of numerical data. **Typeracer** – You can improve your speed on this site by entering typing races with your friends or others from around the globe. If you are motivated by fun and competition then this is the site for you.

[|More Games]

[|Typing Master's Free Games]

Typing Master--> [|Test] your speed

[|20 Free games]

[|Free Typing game and tests] [|Krazy Keyboarding]

A large collections of [|resources]

What's the home row???

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Why should you learn to keyboard???

[|Why Kids Should Learn to Type Properly] [|Keyboarding Skills] [|Why all Designers and Web Developers Should Learn to Type] [|Keyboarding Research and Resources Information]

Keyboarding Links: [|Resources]