Difference between revisions of "MS Technology Vocabulary Type to Learn"
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| − | There is a average of 22 lessons in type to learn, and four versions. Type to learn is a single focus program. Twenty-two lessons illustrate everything from proper posture and hand position, to the correct finger selection for every key on the keyboard, including the dreaded numbers and punctuation. With each lesson, there are also corresponding practice games and speed building exercises. | + | Type to learn is a great program for all ages. Type to learn was invented by the corporation of Sunburst. There is a average of 22 lessons in type to learn, and four versions. Type to learn is a single focus program. Twenty-two lessons illustrate everything from proper posture and hand position, to the correct finger selection for every key on the keyboard, including the dreaded numbers and punctuation. With each lesson, there are also corresponding practice games and speed building exercises. |
Keyboard instruction makes use of simple hand and key animations, with audio instructions correcting mistakes and repeating directions. Presented in a factual and straightforward manner, there are neither rewards nor chastisements for the user's efforts. | Keyboard instruction makes use of simple hand and key animations, with audio instructions correcting mistakes and repeating directions. Presented in a factual and straightforward manner, there are neither rewards nor chastisements for the user's efforts. | ||
Type to Learn's games and speed drills can be just as challenging for an adult learner, as for a youngster, according to our parent reviewers. Several, in fact, reported that they spent an inordinate amount of time in the Blast-off practice game after their kids had left for school! (The games are analogous to real-world typing, in that errors require you to start over.)In type to learn the higher the level the faster and more perfect you have to be. | Type to Learn's games and speed drills can be just as challenging for an adult learner, as for a youngster, according to our parent reviewers. Several, in fact, reported that they spent an inordinate amount of time in the Blast-off practice game after their kids had left for school! (The games are analogous to real-world typing, in that errors require you to start over.)In type to learn the higher the level the faster and more perfect you have to be. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:13, 15 January 2009
Abby Avery
January 2009
Computer 7-4
Type to learn is a great program for all ages. Type to learn was invented by the corporation of Sunburst. There is a average of 22 lessons in type to learn, and four versions. Type to learn is a single focus program. Twenty-two lessons illustrate everything from proper posture and hand position, to the correct finger selection for every key on the keyboard, including the dreaded numbers and punctuation. With each lesson, there are also corresponding practice games and speed building exercises. Keyboard instruction makes use of simple hand and key animations, with audio instructions correcting mistakes and repeating directions. Presented in a factual and straightforward manner, there are neither rewards nor chastisements for the user's efforts. Type to Learn's games and speed drills can be just as challenging for an adult learner, as for a youngster, according to our parent reviewers. Several, in fact, reported that they spent an inordinate amount of time in the Blast-off practice game after their kids had left for school! (The games are analogous to real-world typing, in that errors require you to start over.)In type to learn the higher the level the faster and more perfect you have to be.
