All Discussions Tagged 'typing' - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T09:57:17Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=typing&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTranscription vs. Free writingtag:www.classroom20.com,2014-06-19:649749:Topic:10179712014-06-19T14:54:53.590ZJohn Garretthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JohnGarrett
<p>This is an update to my earlier post (<a href="http://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/typing-speed">http://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/typing-speed</a>) on typing instruction and CCSS.</p>
<p>As I am researching typing instruction I am wondering if any of you may have seen or have any research on the difference in typing speeds when students free type (write an essay from memory) vs. transcribing/copying a passage. I believe there is a difference in speed but would like some research…</p>
<p>This is an update to my earlier post (<a href="http://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/typing-speed">http://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/typing-speed</a>) on typing instruction and CCSS.</p>
<p>As I am researching typing instruction I am wondering if any of you may have seen or have any research on the difference in typing speeds when students free type (write an essay from memory) vs. transcribing/copying a passage. I believe there is a difference in speed but would like some research to back up my theory. Also do any of you know or have suggestions on how to help increase typing speed while free writing?</p> Typing speedtag:www.classroom20.com,2014-05-27:649749:Topic:10135322014-05-27T18:28:11.159ZJohn Garretthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JohnGarrett
<p>I am being challenge by my principal to increase my 6th and 7th grader's typing speed in an effort to help boost their CCSS SBAC scores as it has some rather writing intensive passages.</p>
<p>As part of this he wants me to know what WPM 6th and 7th grade students should be typing at to use as a benchmark. I have focused more on proper typing position rather than speed as I have kids all over the board in speed and learning the keyboard. I am the only place they get instruction as the…</p>
<p>I am being challenge by my principal to increase my 6th and 7th grader's typing speed in an effort to help boost their CCSS SBAC scores as it has some rather writing intensive passages.</p>
<p>As part of this he wants me to know what WPM 6th and 7th grade students should be typing at to use as a benchmark. I have focused more on proper typing position rather than speed as I have kids all over the board in speed and learning the keyboard. I am the only place they get instruction as the elementary teachers don't have time to teach it and the Jr and Senior high don't see a value in teaching it.</p>
<p>When I search for typing speeds of 10 to 13 year olds I get a bunch of wiki.answer or yahoo answer type sites but nothing credible. The only "credible" info I can find is the following site (<a href="http://www.teachingthecore.com/keyboarding-skills-and-the-common-core/">http://www.teachingthecore.com/keyboarding-skills-and-the-common-core/</a>) that says the CCSS says 6th graders should be able to type 3 pages in a single sitting. But no WPM definition or stardards. The author says it is an intentially vague standard.</p>
<p>What I am looking for is info on what is realistic for a 10 to 13 year to type in WPM and any resources to back that up.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
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<p>John</p> Looking for a Keyboarding program AND curriculumtag:www.classroom20.com,2011-09-06:649749:Topic:7376782011-09-06T15:49:47.615ZMsLisaKatehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MsLisaKate
<p>Hi - we are a K-6 school looking for a self-paced keyboarding curriculum for our 1-6th graders. Our 3rd-6th graders would need to have their own accounts to keep track of their wpm progress by taking typing tests. Grades 1 and 2 need to learn home row finger placement and key identification.</p>
<p>We are considering learning.com's keyboarding program (EasyTech) and a program called TypeRacer, among others. Your thoughts are MOST appreciated, and the most cost effective solutions are best…</p>
<p>Hi - we are a K-6 school looking for a self-paced keyboarding curriculum for our 1-6th graders. Our 3rd-6th graders would need to have their own accounts to keep track of their wpm progress by taking typing tests. Grades 1 and 2 need to learn home row finger placement and key identification.</p>
<p>We are considering learning.com's keyboarding program (EasyTech) and a program called TypeRacer, among others. Your thoughts are MOST appreciated, and the most cost effective solutions are best (that is a no brainer!).</p>
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<p> </p> Keyboarding K12--How Does YOUR School Do It?tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-02-05:649749:Topic:4335792010-02-05T21:12:33.320ZScott Merrickhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/scottmerrick
Hey, all, I'm a K-4 technology coordinator at University School of<br />
Nashville and I've been asked to take a myopic look at my keyboarding<br />
instruction philosophies. if you are knowledgeable about your school's<br />
touch-typing instruction program, could you take a minute to fill out<br />
this VERY brief survey? I'm out to gauge current trends and could<br />
certainly use the help...…<br></br><br></br>
Hey, all, I'm a K-4 technology coordinator at University School of<br />
Nashville and I've been asked to take a myopic look at my keyboarding<br />
instruction philosophies. if you are knowledgeable about your school's<br />
touch-typing instruction program, could you take a minute to fill out<br />
this VERY brief survey? I'm out to gauge current trends and could<br />
certainly use the help...<br/><br/><a href="https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEU3MGpHTFVGVDJwN2NuSDFmMm9fV0E6MA" target="_blank">https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEU3MGpHTFVGVDJwN2...</a><br/><br/>Thanks!!! In need of a new TYPING program and/or resourcestag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-18:649749:Topic:3110792009-03-18T15:11:19.817ZMsLisaKatehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MsLisaKate
Hello!<br />
We currently use Dance Mat (<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/">http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/</a>) to practice typing with our G1-6 students. Can anyone recommend a better software program and/or online game/application?<br />
Thank you!<br />
Lisa
Hello!<br />
We currently use Dance Mat (<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/">http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/</a>) to practice typing with our G1-6 students. Can anyone recommend a better software program and/or online game/application?<br />
Thank you!<br />
Lisa