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How to revise for GCSE exams effectively by the Type IT! Team
Lockdown has meant that children about to take their GCSE's and A levels are not as prepared as they might have been in the past. Some adjustments have been made but when I invigilated during recent mock GCSE exams, I was told to expect heightened anxiety from the...
Stop Hunting and Pecking!
Learn how to touch type properly Hunting and pecking for the correct letter or number on the keyboard is a totally inefficient way to type. Yet in the UK most children bumble along with two or four fingers because they’ve never been taught how to do it properly. If...
DofE Skill Ideas
A lovely way to start the week with this review from one of our parents. If the pupils at your school are looking to learn a skill for their DofE, look no further! Come and learn touch typing with us!...
Exam season, inside the exam hall
As an exam invigilator for 8 years, I have seen the work that goes on behind the scenes at my local secondary school. Apart from all the preparation, there are so many things to consider. When the exam rooms are set up, there is a lot to think of apart from...
What can you expect from me as your touch typing tutor?
As a Mum, I completely understand the pain you might be going through trying to get help for your child. I know because I’ve been there myself. I’m a Mum, not a teacher, so my approach is always heart centred. Someone described me as “Wendy is kind and caring but no...
A new challenge by Type IT!
Hopefully you will all be revitalised after the Easter Bank Holiday and now might be the time to take on a new challenge and to learn a new skill? We all have different ways of learning that work for us, but here are a few tips on how to learn the best possible way,...
Looking for ideas for a DofE Skill?
How about learning to touch type? Our 12-week course is designed specifically for DofE students. As an Approved Activity Provider with the DofE, the course can be completed anytime and anywhere. Please message me to find out more.
Type IT! Easter Typing Quiz
With the Easter holiday approaching, here is a typing quiz for children (and their parents!) How many can you get right? Why not try our typing challenge and see how fast you can type? Can you find and type these words on the keyboard? Easter egg Bunny Spring Daffodil...
Touch typing is for all children as well as those with SEND
I met up with new new website design company yesterday in Birmingham. With any new project, it’s about getting to know me, what I’m passionate about and also getting to know my customers so that we can ultimately get the right message across on the website. It’s not...
Overcoming difficulties when learning to touch type
I go out of my way to help my students overcome any challenges they are facing. This week I’ve been working with an 8 year old who is learning to touch type because he cannot hold a pen. He just doesn’t have the strength in his fingers. The first challenge was finger...