3 Great Typing Sites
Typing is something that schools and teachers take for granted, but it's a necessary skill that must be taught. Here are three great sites that I've found useful when teaching students how to type.
1) Dance Mat Typing
Grades: 2-4
Summary: BBC brings a great way to teach kids how to type. There are four levels that teach students the basics such as home row and proper posture when typing. Each of the 4 levels are divided into 3 stages. Begin at Level 1 and build up your skills gradually through to Level 4. Here is the breakdown of the levels.
Level 1
- Stage 1: f d s a j k l ; g h - the home row
- Stage 2: e i
- Stage 3: r u
- Stage 4: t y
- Stage 5: w o
- Stage 6: q p
- Stage 7: v m
- Stage 8: b n
- Stage 9: c ,
- Stage 10: x z '
- Stage 11: / .
- Stage 12: Shift keys - how to make capital letters
Grade: 3-8
Summary: A great site to race against other students from anywhere around the world. (no sign up required)
How to use it: Independent
Great tool to motivate students to type faster with better accuracy. Why not make a competition in the classroom for the fastest typist.
Grades 3-8
Summary: Disguised as games, these activity actually help student improve their typing skills and speed. There are also basic lessons here to discover if you find the Dancing Mat is too primary for your learners. There are nine games in all and three lessons. Great fun!!!
How to use it: Independent
Great for student who finish their work early.
