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What are the benefits of learning to touch type?
Have you ever tried typing with two fingers? I just had a go and it's quite a slow and tiring process. Now try typing with more fingers. That's a bit faster. Now imagine learning to type with all your fingers, starting from a central position and also,...
Ebooks versus paper books, which are better? Here are our top 10 pros and cons.
Which do you prefer to read? From a personal perspective I do like to sit down in the evening with a good paper book. Reading on a screen just isn't the same as turning that page and finding out what happens. But this might not be the same for everyone. So what...
Learn To Type Fast
Is it really possible to type over 100 words per minute? Yes, it really is! This video shows one of my ex-students typing over 100 words per minute! When he started learning with me, he was using two fingers to type. We call that hunting and pecking the keys and it's...
Is it possible to learn to type without looking?
There are two different ways to type - the "hunt and peck" method where you use your fingers to hit one key at a time to type. Alternatively you can put both hands on the keyboard with your fingers resting on the A,S,D,F and ;, J, K, L keys and thumbs hovering over...
Did you know? Fun Keyboard and typing facts from Type IT!
Some interesting keyboard and typing facts from around the world! What's the longest word on the top row? Typewriter is the longest word that can be made using one row of the keyboard. The word Typewriter can be typed using only the top row on QWERTY keyboards. Some...
Typing Courses Online – For Children and Adults
Children and Adult Touch Typers - Different Learning Styles It's quite interesting to see the difference between our adult and junior touch typers. The principle is the same. Aim for a high accuracy and don't worry about the speed - that will come later. Adults are...
How Can Touch Typing Help A Child With Dyslexia?
How can touch typing can help a child with dyslexia? According to the British Dyslexia Association, dyslexia is a neurological difference that primarily affects reading and writing skills. Dyslexic children have difficulty processing and remembering information that...
Take a break from typing – why screen breaks are important.
The other week I was doing a lot of close work on my computer, checking information and entering figures on spreadsheets. I ended up with a dreadful headache and so I scheduled in a couple of walks with friends later in the week, just to get away from staring at the...
Typing Skills – The Best Keyboard to Use
Typing skills - can they be improved by the keyboard you use? I often get asked by people what is the best keyboard to use when learning to touch type? What's the best keyboard for adults? My general advice for adults would be to stick to the keyboard you will be...
Typing For Kids – Can You Learn In One Week?
Reasons for learning to touch type There are many reasons why typing for kids is so important and for some, learning quickly is the option they prefer. One of the main reasons is time or lack of it. Children are so busy these days We all have busy lives and our kids...