Keyboarding

Why Keyboarding

Students should have a base knowledge of proper keyboarding techniques. Student proficiency in keyboarding is part of the RCSD technology plan. In the spring of 2018, the RCSD LCAP Parent Advisory Committee recommended that additional funds be allocated to a coherent District-wide approach to keyboarding. After a thorough review process, EduTyping was selected as the program we will use for students in grades 1st-4th. EduTyping lessons that students pass in one grade level will transfer to the next grade level. Teachers and principals will be able to view all students' progress throughout the year. Students will be able to access this program at home for enrichment purposes.

While we value teaching keyboarding, we also know that when students do have time with technology they should spend that time creating. We encourage a balance of teaching typing skills while also allowing time to create and learn new digital literacy skills.

FAQ

Can my students in my class access it through Clever? Yes, students can use their Clever badges on their Chromebooks to get to EduTyping.

Can students access it at home? Yes, students can log in through their Clever login. They can login here https://clever.com/in/rcsdk8

Will a student's information carry over from one year to the next? Yes, all student data transfer from one year to the next so any students that pass lessons in one grade level will not have to repeat that the next year.

What is more important time or accuracy? At this younger age it is more important for students to learn proper hand placement and accuracy than worry about speed.

What if I want to student now in grades 1-4 to practice typing? There are free programs available such at typing.com

Where can I get more information about the scope and sequence of EduTpying and what students will learn? You can visit this website for more information on EduTyping and their program: https://www.edutyping.com/curriculum/scope-and-sequence