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Post by chaknine on Jan 26, 2005 9:45:39 GMT -5
The occupational therapist want b to start learning keyboarding. Any reccomendations on what program to use for her. She is in 3rd grade. They want to go ahead and start training her. They feel with her handwriting being the way it is this is going to be a skill she will definitely need. They want to start her now because they also felt it may take her awhile to master the skill.
Any ideas??
Shelli
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Post by Mayleng on Jan 26, 2005 10:13:47 GMT -5
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Post by eaccae on Jan 26, 2005 12:41:14 GMT -5
Type to Learn 3 Home edition was the only one DS liked (it is the one they used at the school too). We had every program under the sun but DS was difficult to please. store.sunburst.com/ProductInfo.aspx?itemid=176646I do like this one because one thing I noticed that was different from the others - when practicing the multi-line typing the normal reaction is to hit the "enter" key to go to the next line. With this one - you do that but with the other ones you didn't - you just kept typing -which created a problem. Anything that helps your child type, though is a good product. |
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Post by chaknine on Jan 26, 2005 14:18:49 GMT -5
Thanks!! I will add those to the list!!
Shelli
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Post by lovemykids on Jan 26, 2005 15:39:34 GMT -5
I would also say Mavis Beacon.
Lovemykids
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Post by DeeNYC on Feb 10, 2005 11:41:21 GMT -5
My guy used Jump Start Typing and liked it a lot. We did it around 2nd or 3rd grade, before he really got into computers (and games). In the beginning, he did it of his own free will, but after awhile he got bored. I then mandated that he had to do two 20-minute sessions a week. He was an expert keyboarder within a two or three months.
The key was starting him before he really understood all the other magical things the computer could do.
Dee
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Post by Mayleng on Feb 10, 2005 12:05:18 GMT -5
 DeeNYC. We have Read, Write & Type, but unfortunately my guys already know what else the computer can do. s*s*d
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Post by swmom on Feb 10, 2005 12:34:32 GMT -5
Deluxe Typing Instructor. My dd LOVED it. They have some really fun typing games for after you learn the basics. And, while you're learning, you can listen to music. You choose the type of music. My child chose heavy metal.... As she says, "Whatever."  |
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Post by Mayleng on Feb 10, 2005 13:23:59 GMT -5
I hope she uses earphones, if my kids get into heavy metal, I will kill myself.
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Post by chaknine on Feb 12, 2005 9:13:20 GMT -5
We still have not picked one. With the problems she has with her fine motor skills, I am still unsure which one I want to use. I do not want her to be discouraged right off. I want to start slow and very easy!!!!!!!!! This is so hard!!
Shelli
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Post by eaccae on Feb 12, 2005 10:49:26 GMT -5
Shelli,
On the sunburst website I gave you above for the Type to Learn 3 - it has a demo that can be downloaded. I wouldn't be surprised if the others also had one. That way you can download the demo - take a look - see if she likes it, etc.
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Post by theirmom on Feb 12, 2005 10:56:32 GMT -5
My son really enjoyed the Jump Start program that someone mentioned earlier. It was fun. His being able to "type" has been a Godsend. If asked a question he'll answer with a paragraph. If he has to write the answer he'll answer with 2 words. Keyboarding was a nice in between for us. Unfortunately, not all teachers would accept this, but we keep trying
good luck
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Post by chaknine on Feb 12, 2005 22:02:21 GMT -5
Thanks I will check out the downloads!!!
shelli
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DeeNYC. We have Read, Write & Type, but unfortunately my guys already know what else the computer can do. s*s*d 
