Software for children to learn typing

[sharonkhoo]

About 6 yrs ago, I bought ‘Mavis Beacon’ (a tutorial for learning to type) on CD-ROM. It’s for age 8 and up and it’s very systematic. Can be boring too, though, but I found that the ‘fun’ ones online didn’t really give enough good practice and feedback. I got my kids to do 10 mins a day and they got to their initial target of 25wpm in a few months. The downside is that they find my (self-taught and non-standard) typing very funny! There will be others and may also be available by downloads etc.

[ngl2010]

Hi slmkhoo. I saw there is free trial of Mavis Beacon. We'll try that one first before we buy


Thank you for sharing.

:thankyou:

[nansk]

Where to download the trial version of Mavis Beacon software?

[ngl2010]

nansk:

Where to download the trial version of Mavis Beacon software?

http://download.cnet.com/Mavis-Beacon-Teaches-Typing-17-Deluxe/3000-2051_4-10441764.html

In the end we didn't download it because our computer's operating system is Windows 7.

[nansk]

I see.

Thanks all the same.

[ngl2010]

nansk:

I see.

Thanks all the same.

No problem DS is learning through another software. I will update this thread on whether that software is good or not. I think he will take a few more weeks to finish it because he doesn't practice everyday :faint:

[Dreamgear]

send him to CC for typing class. 2 days and he can type…

[nansk]

Thanks! I have subscribed to this topic and will wait for your update.

I was hoping to start teaching typing to my dd (almost 9) during these school hols. Right now she gets by with hunt-and-peck for her MCOnline assignments.
I will also search for other typing websites online and update back here if I find something interesting.

[nansk]

Dreamgear:

send him to CC for typing class. 2 days and he can type.....

Thanks for this idea. I'm off to check the (excruciatingly slow) PA web site.
ETA: None of the CC's near my place have this course. And anyway, $65 for a 2-day course (1-2 hours a day)? Too much.

I googled just now and and found BBC's Dance Mat Typing web site. We will try it after the SA2 exams.