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Typing practice can enable a student to become an efficient, comfortable typist. Learning to type using all 10 fingers is suggested for most students, though some students will need to type with fewer fingers, or just one hand, due to processing or physical factors.
Regardless of the number of fingers and hands used, short, frequent practice sessions with the support of a teacher and/or parent, will enable a student to improve his or her typing skills. Below are some typing resources. More information about ergonomics can be found HERE
Typing Assessment
Typing Instruction
10 Fast Fingers is a terrific website for assessing typing speed. One types text for one minute, whereupon a words per minute rate is generated, corrected for errors. While a student types one can also observe the student’s typing technique. Useful for typists of all ages.
One Hand Typing
Fun & Free! There are four levels to play, each divided into three stages. BBC Dance Mat is a wonderful website for learning and practicing 10 finger typing, though students using fewer fingers or hands can benefit from typing practice at the site, as well
Doorway Online distinguishes itself by offering one hand typing instruction and practice for student with orthopedic impairment using a standard keyboard. Finger placement layout charts for the left and right hands are provided. Useful for typists of all ages.
Typing .com is free and offers plenty of versatile lessons, each meant to focus on specific problem areas such as speed, accuracy, key-rows, and trouble-keys, work your typing strengths and weaknesses.
About One Hand Typing.com is more of an informational site than a typing practice site. The site recommends using a standard keyboard for most one hand typists. The finger placement chart provided at this site is the same for both the left and right hands.
Using MS Word or Google Docs for Typing Practice
Students could copy spelling or vocabulary words, or writing they have previously handwritten. Using a word processor for typing practice also gives the student the opportunity to further familiarize him or herself with word processor tools.
MS Word or Google Docs can be a useful tools for teaching students to type. Copying text is suggested, rather than asking the student to compose writing while learning the keyboard.
Big Brown Bear "Learn To Type" starts with a short keyboard warm up activity, then proceeds with lessons. Press F1 for helping hands showing 10 finger placements, press F2 to display onscreen keys color coded for finger placement.
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