Keyboarding
Keyboarding
Learning to type efficiently has become one of the key skills needed to achieve Common Core standards.
Research has consistently shown that learning to type properly is a foundational skill that is vital for success.
Keyboarding regularly has also shown to improve skills in reading and writing.
On this page, we have provided a list of online programs that students can use for free. Some of these provide instruction, while others are games which give students a fun way to practice. We encourage using the instructional sites that track progress before using games. It's important to note that building speed depends on proper technique. Students should work for accuracy first.
Research has consistently shown that learning to type properly is a foundational skill that is vital for success.
Keyboarding regularly has also shown to improve skills in reading and writing.
On this page, we have provided a list of online programs that students can use for free. Some of these provide instruction, while others are games which give students a fun way to practice. We encourage using the instructional sites that track progress before using games. It's important to note that building speed depends on proper technique. Students should work for accuracy first.
GRADES K-3
TypingAce - Online typing program purchased by AUSD for grades 2-3.
DanceMat - Teaches finger placement for younger students, tracks progress with fun characters.
Learn2Type - Beginning keyboarding for primary students.
OriginalKeyboardChallenge - Helps students become familiar with letters of keyboard with drag and drop.
DanceMat - Teaches finger placement for younger students, tracks progress with fun characters.
Learn2Type - Beginning keyboarding for primary students.
OriginalKeyboardChallenge - Helps students become familiar with letters of keyboard with drag and drop.
GRADES 4 AND UP
TypingWeb - Teaches finger placement, tracks progress, provides typing tests and problems keys practice and has teacher portal.
Keyboarding Tutorials - Provides 16 tutorials designed to correct mis-typing habits.
Animated Tutorials - Provides animated tutorials with audio and visual instruction.
TypingClub - Teaches finger placement, tracks progress; has school version for teachers.
EditDan'sCopy - After mastering the keyboard, students can use their skills to practice editing.
TypingCourse - Has ten courses, starting with individual letters and provides additional practice.
Keyboarding Tutorials - Provides 16 tutorials designed to correct mis-typing habits.
Animated Tutorials - Provides animated tutorials with audio and visual instruction.
TypingClub - Teaches finger placement, tracks progress; has school version for teachers.
EditDan'sCopy - After mastering the keyboard, students can use their skills to practice editing.
TypingCourse - Has ten courses, starting with individual letters and provides additional practice.
TYPING GAMES
TypingGames - Includes several games with a variety of themes.
SuperSites - List of games for learning and practicing keyboarding.
KeyboardingGames4Kids
SuperSites - List of games for learning and practicing keyboarding.
KeyboardingGames4Kids