One reason that students practice typing each week is to help free up cognitive energy during typing-related tasks. By learning keyboarding skills early, students can focus less energy on finding the keys during these tasks, freeing them up to concentrate more effectively on what they are trying to communicate.
Team, L. (2023, February 14). The importance of keyboarding for students | Learning.com. Learning. https://www.learning.com/blog/the-importance-of-keyboarding-for-students/