Keyboarding for Modern Typing (Beginners, Flex) Ages 5-10
Stephanie Newton, BSc
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(85)
In this 5-week flex course, we will develop typing ability using interactive slides, video instruction, and fun games. We will start with basic 4-letter drills and progress through paragraphs. Some parental assistance required.
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
This 5-week FLEX (pre-recorded) typing course can be done on the learner’s own time (assignments are posted in the Outschool classroom every Monday at 9am Eastern). PARENTAL GUIDANCE will be necessary (to one degree or another, depending on learner-age and speed with which the learners grasp new concepts). This course is intended to be a “beginners” course for this age group. After this course, the learners can continue to practice the typing games we do in this course and improve accuracy...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Keyboard Intro; Letters ASDFGHJKL; Word Drills1. Homerow, space bar, shift keys 2. Homerow letters: ASDFGHJKL;’ 3. Keyboard chart: match fingers with correct keys 4. How to use an “apostrophe” 5. Word drillWeek 2Lesson 2Letters ENUTROCI; Word Drills1. Shift key for capital letters and characters 2. Return/Enter key 3. Review homerow keys: ASDFGHJKL;’ 4. New letter drills: ENUTROCI 5. Word drillsWeek 3Lesson 3Letters PVWMBY; Word and Sentence Drills1. Caps Lock key 2. Backspace key 3. Review letters: ASDFGHJKLENUTROCI 4. New letter drills: PVWMBY 5. Word drill 6. Sentence drill Extra assignment: send me a 1-2 min video of your fingers typing during a game (so that I can monitor correct finger placement)Week 4Lesson 4Letter & Characters ZQX!.,’@”$#&*; Word and Sentence Drills1. Delete key 2. Review previous letters 3. New letter and character drills: ZQX!.,’@”$#&* 4. Word drill 5. Sentence/character drillWeek 5Lesson 5Numbers 1234567890; Sentence and Paragraph Drills1. Numbers: 1234567890 2. Sentence drill 3. Create your own sentences 4. Create your own paragraph 5. Type from dictation (I talk, you type!) 6. Typing speed test
Students will develop typing accuracy (matching fingers with correct keys) and begin to increase speed. Students will be able to type using 3 types of input: written word, dictation, and their own thought-processes (typing unique sentences and a paragraph). Students will begin to develop memorization of the keyboard so that they can begin to type without looking at the keys. Students will develop foundational typing skills required to further improve after the class is complete.
I took a semester-long, comprehensive typing course at the age of 16, and a college level computer course which required learning advanced key-functions. My one-minute speed test result is 72 words per minute and I have had many jobs which require a lot of typing. My mom went to secretarial school in the 60's and she types 90 words per minute! She gave me several “typing class” tips during the development of this class. Thanks, mom! :) Other teaching experience: certified middle school science teacher
Homework Offered
Learners should play suggested typing games several times per week. Midweek drills will also be posted in the Outschool classroom. During week 3, I will ask for a 1-2 min video of the learners' fingers typing during a typing game (so that I can monitor correct finger placement).0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I will be monitoring their letter and word drills which they will type directly onto the interactive slides. We will take a typing speed test in week 5. I will ask them to produce typed sentences and paragraphs. During week 3, I will ask for a 1-2 min video of your fingers typing during a typing game (so that I can monitor correct finger placement).Grades Offered
Cumulative grade upon request.
Drills are broken up with fun Nearpod Interactive Slides! Learners type at their own pace.
1 file available upon enrollmentcomputer or laptop with a keyboard (no tablets or smartphones) pdf keyboard chart (available upon enrollment)
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Parents will need to assist students during week one (to help students understand the technology used in the class and also understand how drills are performed). Some learners will require parental assistance beyond the first week. Parental guidance and consent is required for use of external websites used in this class: typing.com and freetypinggame.net. Learners are not required to make an account on these websites.
Nearpod.com, freetypinggame.net, typing.com, pdf keyboard chart
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(85)
Hello, welcome to my "classroom" :). My classes are listed below, but first...a little about me! I am a certified middle school science teacher and taught for 5 years in the public school classroom. My educational background is in...
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Completed by 88 learners
Ages: 5-10
