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The Research-Backed Benefits of Typing for Cognitive Development
💻 Why Typing is Essential for Children with Learning Differences Did you know that learning to touch type isn’t just a practical skill. It’s a powerful tool for cognitive development, especially for children with specific learning differences like dyslexia, dyspraxia,...
The Brilliant Case for Touch Typing Courses for Kids: Why Summer Holidays Are Ideal
As the school year comes to a close in just a few months’ time, parents often ponder how best to utilise this extended free time for their children's benefit. While summer camps and holidays are undoubtedly enjoyable, it's also a fantastic moment to invest in their...
The Keyboard’s Magic: 13 Compelling Benefits of Learning to Touch Type
In today's digital age, where typing is an essential skill, mastering touch typing can be a game-changer. Touch typing refers to the method of typing without looking at the keyboard, relying solely on muscle memory. While it may seem daunting at first, the benefits it...
Typing In GCSE Exams
When it comes to GCSE exam time, if your child has handwriting which is perhaps painful, slow or illegible, they may end up losing marks. They may struggle to finish their work in timed conditions which can be really frustrating for them especially if they are full of...
The 10 Mistakes To Avoid When Learning To Touch Type!
1️⃣ Going too fast Most people think that learning to touch type is all about speed typing. Yes, it is when you are proficient, but as a beginner, you have to go SUPER SLOW otherwise you end up tripping over your fingers.You need time to think about which finger to...
7 Top Tips – How To Type Safely
In this article, we will look at the importance of typing ergonomics and give you 7 top tips for how to type safely for both for ourselves and our children. In today’s digital age, typing has become an integral part of our daily lives, whether it’s for work, school,...
10 Astonishing Keyboard Facts You Didn’t Know
Take a deep dive into a device you use daily but may know little about. We bring you 10 fascinating keyboard facts that will surprise, amuse, and enlighten! From the QWERTY origins to historical tidbits, you're about to see your typing tool in a whole new light. Let's...
Is the Duke of Edinburgh Award Worth Doing?
For the last 5 years, Type IT! is proud to be part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. As an Approved Activity Provider with the DofE, we have helped hundreds of young people learn to touch type for their skills award. There’s a lot more to the DofE than just something to...
What Are The Hidden Costs of Touch Typing?
Touch typing is an essential skill for anyone using a computer these days but just what are the hidden costs of touch typing? Touch typing is only effective when the RIGHT fingers are used to press the right keys. Using the wrong keys can have a significant impact on...
What Is The Best Keyboard Layout To Help You Type Faster?
Even though it’s over 100 years old, the QWERTY keyboard layout is still around and used everywhere. It’s on our phones, our laptops. Even our Smart TVs use a QWERTY layout. The QWERTY keyboard – is it the best keyboard layout for productivity? Despite decades of...