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Practical Ideas You Can Use With Your Own Class!

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 Stephanie Calcott

Educators at every level appreciate a little support here and there, especially support that has the potential to make their job a little easier.

Today, we’re happy to make available to you, two free e-books designed to help in the classroom in two different areas:

The Digital Communication Skills Your Students Need to Succeed
How to Successfully Manage Students and Computers in the Classroom

Both books are straightforward and packed with practical recommendations, courtesy of educators’ experiences in their own classrooms. They’re available to download in PDF format.

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Better Typing Skills Improve Career Prospects!

Typing Jobs Typing Speed Typing Tips

August 27, 2019 Stephanie Calcott

Our readers know that teachers are our heroes and it’s fair to think educators are our main focus. However, it is also very exciting when adult learners let us know the program has made a positive impact in their life. Today, we’re sharing just such a story.

Recently, an email arrived from a user named Dale who wanted to thank us for creating Typing.com. He explained that our site helped him become a faster typist which, consequently, led him to a better job!

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10 Classroom Rules for Using Computers

Teachers Typing Tips

May 8, 2018March 6, 2019 typingcom

Using computers in the classroom is a great way to increase engagement, help students learn to use technology, and make your life easier as a teacher. In order to maximize the benefits of using technology in the classroom, it is important to have clear rules and expectations for appropriate computer use. Instill these habits in students from day one, and you’ll not only make your life easier, but you’ll help your students become responsible users of technology.

9 tips to keep you safe and comfortable at the keyboard

Ergonomics Typing Tips

April 13, 2018March 6, 2019 typingcom

Long hours at computer can be detrimental to your health if not done correctly. Instead, keep yourself healthy and pain-free by following these 9 tips for improving your typing posture.

How Do You Break Bad Typing Habits?

Teachers Typing Tips

March 2, 2018March 6, 2019 typingcom

Bad habits happen. When it comes to typing, it almost feels like bad habits are inevitable.
By the time students get proper typing instruction in middle school, they’ve already spent their formative years pecking out messages to friends on an array of devices.

How to Help Students Differentiate Between the Number 0 and Uppercase O

Typing Tips

January 25, 2018March 6, 2019 typingcom

Sometimes even proficient typists will swap these two characters. These lookalikes can be particularly frustrating for students using Typing.com who are working on their accuracy.

What is Good Accuracy When it Comes to Typing?

Typing Tips

November 23, 2017March 6, 2019 typingcom

Placing value on the importance of typing accuracy will pay off in the long run as your students develop the typing habits and muscle memory to hit the right key every time, and catch themselves if they don’t.

How to explain the SHIFT key to your students

Typing Tips

July 20, 2017March 6, 2019 typingcom

If you have students who are fast on their way to mastering touch typing with exemplary speed and accuracy, how can you continue to provide them with a challenge? Suggest they practice advanced punctuation and symbols.

Can typing with 2 fingers be as fast as with 10?

Typing Speed Typing Tips

June 22, 2017March 6, 2019 typingcom

Even the fastest hunt and peck typists will never be able to type as quickly as someone who is making use of all ten of their digits. Here’s why—

How to break through a plateau in your typing speed

Typing Speed Typing Tips

June 8, 2017March 6, 2019 typingcom

Regardless of what profession you choose, mastering touch typing, and increasing your WPM will make you a more desirable candidate for a job, and will help you increase your efficiency in the workplace.