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Beginner's Typing Camp | Typing with Engaging Projects

Completed by 32 learners
Ages 9-13
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In this 5-lesson typing camp, we will develop all levels of typing ability through engaging activities and fun games. Starting with basic 2-letter drills, we will progress to typing full paragraphs.
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(182 reviews)
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Live video meetings
5x per week, 1 week
4-7 learners per class
60 min

What's included

5 live meetings
5 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Typing games will be assigned for practice between lessons.
Assessment
A typing test will be given in lessons 4.
Grading
Contact me if you would like a grade issued for the class.

Class Experience

Beginner Level
Offer your learner the enduring advantage of typing efficiency! This 5-lesson journey will guide beginners towards intermediate typing prowess. The initial sessions focus on acquainting students with the keyboard, exploring key functions, and honing letter and word skills. As the course progresses, we delve into sentence and paragraph drills, aiding learners in memorizing key locations and optimal finger positioning.

Between classes, engaging practice games tailored to the covered skills will be assigned. Letter drills will be demonstrated via webcam, fostering proper finger-key alignment.

To maintain engagement, drills will be punctuated with activities like memory games, virtual excursions, and humorous anecdotes. These breaks prevent letter amalgamation in the learner's mind.

For detailed lesson plans, check the "Syllabus" tab. Additionally, for a seamless transition to coding classes without typing hurdles, consider our highly recommended class. Discount codes are available for those considering our Python class as well.

Learning Goals

Students will develop typing speed and accuracy. Students will learn to type using 3 types of input: written word, dictation, and their own thought-processes (writing a unique paragraph or sending an email). Students will develop memorization of the keyboard so that they can type without looking at the keys or their fingers. Students will develop a level of typing skill needed for today's educational assignments and high tech jobs which require much written communication at a fast pace.

Syllabus

5 Lessons
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
Intro to Keyboard Functions and Getting Started
 1. Explore the color-coded keyboard chart and get to know the keyboard.
2. Master proper arm and finger placement and timing.
3. Learn the home row keys (J, F, U, R, K, D, E, I, C, G, N, and Space) with fun letter and word drills and exciting games.
4. Discover how to use the "Space bar" effectively.
5. Play an engaging typing game.

✨Assignment✨: Print the keyboard chart 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Letter Focus: TSLOBAVH and the Period, Comma Keys and Reaching Out
 1. Master the art of using the "Shift" key.
2. Dive into letters (T, S, L, O, B, A, V, H) through engaging letter and word drills and games.
3. Refresh your memory on the home row keys.
4. Get ready for the exhilarating Time to Climb contest!
5. Enjoy a fun-filled typing game. 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Letter Focus: WXQYPZ; and Enter Keys - The Home Stretch
 1. Master the functions of the "Enter/Return".
2. Dive into letters (W, X, Q, Y, P, Z) with engaging drills and games.
3. Get ready for the exciting Time to Climb contest!
4. Wrap up with a thrilling typing game 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Beginner Wrap-Up
 Beginner Wrap-Up and Beginner Assessment 
60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
1. Please ensure that your learner refrains from copying and pasting drills into the Nearpod slides during class (while I strongly recommend requiring learners to keep their cameras on, it's not mandatory from my end). Unfortunately, I cannot verify if they are actively typing on their keyboards. I suggest staying nearby and periodically checking in to ensure they are engaging with the drills :) 2. I also HIGHLY RECOMMEND scheduling at least one practice session between each lesson. Your learners will enjoy the online keyboarding game links provided in class. During these sessions, stand by and monitor their use of keyboard charts, ensuring they hit the correct keys with the appropriate fingers. This early intervention helps correct habits like typing the letter C with the pointer finger instead of the middle finger, a common mistake. While these small slip-ups may not seem significant initially, they can impede typing speed potential over time. I employed this method myself, and although it was annoying at times, it effectively eliminated bad typing habits! 3. We will incorporate third-party resources into the course, including Nearpod, Freetypinggame.net, and Typing.com, for drills and practice. Learners won't be required to create accounts or use login information for these tools.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Nearpod.com, Typing.com, Freetypinggames.net *accounts are not required for these sites

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We provide lifelong knowledge in our project-based classes to your young, gifted student. Our courses are led by Ivy League undergraduate professionals in Computer Science and Engineering, ensuring top-tier education and mentorship. We design fun, hands-on projects that challenge students to think critically and creatively.

Our mission is to provide a supportive environment where young learners thrive, building the skills needed for success in the rapidly evolving fields of computer science. We believe in balancing challenge and excitement through engaging, practical experiences that make learning not just educational, but truly enjoyable.

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