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Curriculum Objectives
I can type with age-appropriate speed and accuracy.
I use the correct typing position, resting my fingers on the home key and spacebar.
I am aware of and know how to correct my posture when typing.
I can efficiently type words and sentences, including punctuation.
I reflect on my typing progress and know what to do to improve.
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Typing.com
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Typing.com
Starter: Log into typing.com using the class link given to you by Ms. Natalia.
Follow the instructions video:
Typing.com Login Instructions.webmActivity: Today we will just be getting comfortable with typing.com so get started on your lessons, starting with the first lesson for beginners.
What do I turn in?:
-Reflection Question 1
Lesson 2 - Beginning Typing Test
Lesson 2 - Beginning Typing Test
Starter: Let's take a typing test to get a baseline of how we type at the beginning of this unit. We will take the same typing test at the end and compare how we have improved.
Log in, click on 'Tests' and choose the '1 Minute Typing Test'.
Activity: Continue your typing lessons.
End of the lesson: Let's compare our typing tests. What did you notice?
What do I turn in?:
-Post your typing test screenshot
-Reflection Question 2
Lesson 3 - Hand Placement
Lesson 3 - Hand Placement
Today we will be focussing on using the correct hand placement when typing. Have you ever seen someone type with only two fingers? You may type incorrectly but think it is good enough or fast enough. The truth is that if you are typing with incorrect hand placement, you will never be as fast as someone who is typing correctly. It will be slow at first, but once your fingers adjust, you will get faster and faster.
Activity: Continue your typing lessons. Make sure you look at the hands on the keyboard to check which finger to use to type each letter.
End of the lesson: Record a 30 second video of yourself typing.
Make sure to:
-Keep your fingers glued to the home keys.
-Move one finger at a time.
-Use the correct finger to type each letter.
What do I turn in?:
-30 second video of yourself typing
-Reflection Question 3
Lesson 4 - Posture
Lesson 4 - Posture
Believe it or not, your posture while typing is very important!
Look at the picture below. What do you notice about the way this typer is sitting?
Activity: Continue your typing lessons. Make sure you focus on the proper posture.
End of the lesson: Come up with 3 top tips for proper posture while typing.
What do I turn in?:
-3 top tips for proper posture while typing
-Reflection Question 4
Lesson 5 - Accuracy
Lesson 5 - Accuracy
Starter: What is accuracy?
In typing.com, you earn stars for your accuracy. You can also see this as a percentage. Our goal is to earn 3/3 stars and as close to 100% accuracy as possible.
Activity: Continue your typing lessons, focussing on earning a high accuracy score.
End of the lesson: As a class, let's come up with 5 tips for earning a high accuracy score.
What do I turn in?:
-5 top tips for earning a high accuracy score
-Reflection Question 5
Lesson 6 - WPM
Lesson 6 - WPM
Starter: What does WPM stand for?
Activity: Continue your typing lessons, focussing on earning a WPM score.
End of the lesson: As a class, what do we think a reasonable WPM score is for us when we are trying to type fast?
When we are working towards accuracy?
What should our accuracy score be to make sure we are typing fast but don't make too many mistakes?
What do I turn in?:
-Reflection Question 6
Lesson 7 - Typing Without Looking
Lesson 7 - Typing Without Looking
Starter: Can you type without looking? How would you rate yourself out of 5?
Activity: Continue your typing lessons, focussing on typing without looking.
End of the lesson:
Do some hand stretches, you've earned a rest!
What do I turn in?:
-Reflection Question 7
Lesson 8 - Final Typing Test
Lesson 8 - Final Typing Test
Starter: Take your 1 Minute Typing Test again. Good luck!
Activity: Continue your typing lessons.
End of the lesson:
Compare your two typing tests.
What do I turn in?:
-Reflection Question 8
Lesson 9 - Games
Lesson 9 - Games
Activity: Let's celebrate our progress typing by playing typing.com's typing games!
If you are on an iPad without a keyboard, some of the games do not work. Google 'typing games for iPad' and see which options work for you.
What do I turn in?:
-Nothing!
What next?
What next?
If you enjoyed this project and want to continue learning, check out these links below:
If typing was relaxing for you, take a look at 750words.com, a website that encourages you to practice typing every morning as a meditation, a way to clear your mind and get ready for your day.
During our WPM lesson, the fast typing doctor from the video recommended these websites for improving your typing speed:
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