Typing
How to Learn Typing
Learning how to type can be a great way to improve your computer skills and increase your efficiency when working on a computer. There are a few different ways that you can go about learning how to type, and the method that you choose will likely depend on your level of skill and comfort with computers.
If you are a complete beginner, it might be a good idea to start with a typing tutorial or program that can teach you the basics of how to type. There are a number of different typing tutorials available for free online, or you can purchase a program that will provide you with step-by-step instructions.
Once you have learned the basics of how to type, you can then begin practicing on your own by finding typing games or exercises online. These can be a great way to improve your speed and accuracy while also having some fun. If you want to learn how to type quickly and efficiently, it is important to practice regularly. Even if you only have a few minutes to spare, you can still use that time to practice your typing skills. The more you practice, the better you will become at typing quickly and accurately.
Learning typing skills can help individuals become more efficient and faster when completing tasks that require the use of a computer keyboard. The ability to quickly type can be beneficial in a number of professional and personal settings, from completing school assignments to communicating with friends and family online. Although touch-typing is the fastest and most accurate way to type, there are a number of different methods that can be used to improve typing speed and accuracy. Some common typing tips include:
- Maintaining good posture and alignment while typing to avoid strain on the wrists and fingers.
- Keeping the hands and fingers in the proper position on the keyboard.
- Practicing regularly to maintain proficiency and speed.
- Using shortcut keys and taking advantage of word-prediction features to type more quickly.
Typing Resources
Typing.com
A completely free, full K-12 touch-typing curriculum from Teaching.com, with lessons, tests, games, and a teacher/parent dashboard for tracking progress.
Keyboarding Without Tears
A developmentally sequenced K-5 keyboarding and digital-citizenship program from Learning Without Tears, built specifically for younger hands and growing readers.
TypingClub
A free, gamified touch-typing course from edClub with 600+ bite-sized lessons, stars and badges, and a parent dashboard — a favorite for elementary and middle-school homeschoolers.
Nitro Type
A free multiplayer typing-race game from Teaching.com where students improve speed and accuracy by racing other typists in real time — great motivation for reluctant practicers.
Keybr
A free, no-frills typing trainer that uses an algorithm to generate practice text targeting your weakest keys — best for older students and teens building real speed.
Typesy
Cloud-based typing software built for families and homeschoolers, with adaptive lessons, video instruction, games, and detailed progress tracking across multiple students.
Epistory - Typing Chronicles
Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of...
VocabClass
VocabClass lessons are designed to engage students, improve motivation in learning the subject matter, and generate better results.
Arcademics multiplayer edu-games
Free real-time multiplayer math and word games — strong in classrooms and co-ops where kids can race each other; lighter solo than the marketing implies.