As technology has evolved, the way keyboarding is taught has changed. Originally it was taught using typewriters and textbooks. Later, software programs like MicroType were used when personal computers replaced typewriters. Now, online programs like EduTyping.com are becoming more popular as they allow students to access instruction from any internet-connected device, not just school computers. This reverses the trend of software installed on individual machines and allows for more flexible, student-paced learning.

2. Students
can’t work
on it a home
if they get
behind.
Software can’t
be installed on
LRSD network.
Progress stays
with the
student
computer.
Student’s don’t
get immediate
feedback.

3. Students can
access website
from any
personal
computer with
internet access.
Running
record on
student
activity.
Teacher can
modify
assignments
for
individuality
No software
to install.

4. •Software based
and interactive.
•Keyboarding
textbooks
•Traditional
classroom
instruction
Enhance
Reverses
•The traditional
typewriter and
keyboarding
textbook
instruction.
Obsoletes
Retrieves
•Student
interaction and
individual
instruction.

5. •Ablity to manage a
keyboarding class
online
•Instruct students using
web-based instruction
•Online platfrom
•Keyboarding textbooks
•Software programs
such as MicroType
•Traditional classroom
instruction
Enhance
Reverses
•Unknown however,
students will be able to
complete a middle
school keyboarding
class online.
Obsoletes
Retrieves
•Sets the stage for
online instruction for
the younger learner.

6. •In your opinion, why did the district switch from using
keyboarding text and typewriters?
•Has the use of MicroType software improved keyboarding
instruction?
•Can using EduTyping.com take keyboarding to a new level?

7. •Which of the Six Forces are useful in explaining the
emergence of overhead projectors?
•Evolutionary Technologies
•Rhymes of History
MicroType software entered the keyboarding
classroom when personal computers replaced typewriters.

8. 
MicroType
› As technology
evolved, and
typewriters were
replaced by personal
computers software
was used for
instruction.

Edutyping.com
› The availability of
internet access is
causing software based
instruction to become
obsolete. Web based
instruction is becoming
more popular.

9. 
Software based
instruction.
› Did not allow for as
much teacher and
student
accommodations as
they thought it would.
› Networking issues with
some school servers.
› Students still had to
do assignments at
school.

Online based
instruction.
Student based
learning instead of
teacher based.

10. Web based instruction did not appear “out of nowhere”, so
I would not consider them to be a disruptive technology.
However, it is replacing software installed programs so some
may consider it disruptive.

11. 
Software Based
› It has not been
common to see
movies or read
novels/short stories
featuring personal
computer usage with
software programs
installed on it.

Online Based
› Online learning is
becoming more realty in
secondary education.
Therefore it should be
introduced into the
lower grades.

12. Since the personal computer replaced typewriters
software keyboarding programs emerged. However,
with the availability of the internet in all schools and a
some homes of students. Online learning is pushing
out software that is installed on individual computers.
Districts can now purchase an online program that
doesn't require techs to install software and gives
students assess from home or another place besides
the classroom.

13. While MicroType and Edutpe do not
have the type of relationship that is
typically associated with Red
Queens, I think that textbook
companies that produce software
are now having to step it up a notch
and provide web based software.
Courtesy of Google Images

14. •Will students have the ability to
download keyboarding apps on to
tablets and phones?

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