Teaching correct typing techniques to students is important for several reasons. It can improve students' spelling, writing, and reading comprehension while also increasing their motivation and pride in their work. A typing lesson should start with a motivation discussion about computer usage and the need for correct typing. Students should be taught proper finger positioning and given a checklist to focus on accuracy and speed. Websites are provided that allow students to practice typing blends and paragraphs to build their skills.

1. Teaching Students Correct Typing Techniques Helen Meyrick 2 September 2010

2. Why teach correct typing to students? Consider the workforce our students will one day enter…… In 2007, the second billionth personal computer was shipped The average office worker spends at least 2.4 hours a day using and typing on a computer Typing has been called the ‘ penmanship of our time.’

3. Why teach correct typing to students? Improvements in: Spelling, writing and reading comprehension Increased student motivation and personal pride in work

4. Teaching a typing lesson: Step One: Motivating Students Discussion: Why and how do we use computers? Why do we need to learn correct typing? Student checklist for accuracy and speed Class competition

5. Teaching a typing lesson Correct finger position:

6. Teaching a Lesson Short, tight and regular Check on correct placement of ‘home keys’ Practice blends Practice paragraphs Websites

7. Have a go a typing blends sat jkl; mad asdf dad cad asdfg sad fad kas bat jik jas hjk jikl las hjkl fre jkl the jjikl;

8. Websites www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing www.learninggamesforkids.com www.freetypinggames.net www.computerlabkids.com