lgm's typing program

re: touch-typing,^* lgm writes:

I used AVKO (pdf file) for my children.

Its advantage was that the children did not feel pressured since no computer was waiting for a response or asking for a speedy response. Also the progression made sense.

After that, they did speed drills with some free online program.

C is making up his own typing program (or will be until I print the AVKO exercises out for him), and we're using an online typing test to check speed.

C's current speed: 10 wpm

[pause]

OK, I just attempted to take the test and was, predictably, interrupted by household stuff just before the end. Still managed to score 100 wpm with 3 mistakes.

^* Can't bring myself to speak of keyboarding.

touch-type

Finally going to happen this summer.

I hope.

color chart here

keyboarding practice

source: History of Woodring College of Education