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1:1 Learn Typing-Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced- Ages 7+

In this class, students will learn to type starting with proper finger placement, all the way up to numbers and symbols keys. This class is specifically for older students who need a refresher or are just learning to type properly.
Teacher Kathy Ortiz
Average rating:
4.7
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Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
30 mins
per session
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Homework
1-2 hours per week. Student will be given weekly assignments to practice their typing. Some of which will include games. Students are required to practice a minimum of 15min a day to keep up their skills in typing and to keep improving as they move through the assignments. Student will be given weekly assignments to practice their typing. Some of which will include games. Students are required to practice a minimum of 15 minutes a day.
Assessment
Students will be given letter grades on lessons and assignments completed. Weekly check in during class on their speed and accuracy in each assignment/lesson. Students will be given letter grades on lessons and assignments completed.
Grading
Grades are automatic in the typing program we are using. Students are able to see their progress and grades every time they login and complete the assignments.

Class Experience

Beginner Level includes: learning correct finger, hand, arm and body placement for learning to type. Students will start learning finger reach method with index and middle finger keys (J, F, Space, U, R, K, D, E, I, C G, N). Progressing through all of the letters with finger reach method with beginning punctuation method. 
Intermediate Level Includes: learning to form words, sentences, paragraphs, punctuation, capitalization, speed drills and games.  
Advanced Level includes:  learning skill builders, accuracy focus, numbers letter numbers, advanced symbols, numeric keypad, advanced wrap up, advanced assessment. Teacher will use video and demonstration to the class as well as login into a (student account, and share screen to show them how to complete their lessons). This will best be accomplished if student are able to have a computer for typing.com lessons, and another device (like computer, tablet or phone) for Outschool classroom. Students will be given a code to join a website (typing.com) to follow along with in class and use between classes to practice and complete assignments. Students will need to get parents permission to create an account to join class with. (No email is required, just user name and password). Online interactive games will be included during class time and after for practice. Student will need to complete assignments weekly to help improve their skills to be able to move to the intermediate and advanced typing classes. All students will be given a letter grade during each lesson they complete. All the games give stars and achievements to help make learning to type fun.
Learning Goals
In this class student will be learning to form words, sentences, paragraphs, punctuation, capitalization, speed drills and games.  
In this class student will be learning skill builders, accuracy focus, numbers letter numbers, advanced symbols, numeric keypad, advanced wrap up, advanced assessment.
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Parental Guidance
Parents will need to be available to help students with logging into their typing.com account. Parents are encouraged to be sure their students are completing their weekly assignments and also that their students are practicing a minimum of 15 minutes a day to be sure in their success in developing their typing skills. Parents will need to be available to help students with logging into their typing.com account. Parents need to ensure their students are practicing a minimum of 15 minutes a day and completing their weekly assignments.
Supply List
Student will need a computer with a working keyboard and mouse. It is helpful if student have a keyboard with a numeric keypad available to complete the lesson on using the numeric keypad. Students will also need a second device (phone, computer, tablet) to login to the outschool classroom at the same time as they are logged into typing.com.  A printout of the hand placement for each student is available to print if student would like to print it out.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2020
4.7
347reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Ashford University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Ashford University
I have been teaching online for about 15 years, and I have a Masters Degree in Teaching and Learning with Technology that I completed in an online program. I am also a Homeschool mom for 20+ years. I have taught multiple students to read, write, type, and various other subjects over the years. I enjoy finding that right method to help students learn best that is unique to them. :) 

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$20

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30 min

Completed by 4 learners
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Ages: 7-12

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