Keyboarding / Typing in Nearpod! 1-Week Winter Camp, Ages 5-9 (FLEX)
In this 5-lesson, 1-week flex BOOTCAMP 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.
Stephanie Newton, BSc
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(117)
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What's included
Homework
Complete Nearpod drills each dayAssessment
Nearpod drills - teacher feedbackClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
While this class is a FLEX/pre-recorded typing course, it is VERY INTERACTIVE due to the Nearpod activity slides (which I check and provide feedback to individual learners)! BENEFITS of flex format with Nearpod: *type the drills at your own pace *parents and teachers can monitor activity slides/drills. *can break the lesson up as you see fit (doesn't have to be done all in one sitting - just start where you left off in Nearpod) PARENTAL GUIDANCE will be necessary (to one degree or another, depending on learner-age and speed with which the learners grasp new concepts). *Please be aware this is a 1-WEEK BOOTCAMP (this class is also available in a 5-week format) which may go TOO FAST for some learners (although you DO have access to the course materials after the first week). 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 and speed on their own. They can also choose to take my 8-lesson typing/keyboarding course when they are of age (that course is for ages 10-16 and is intended to bring learners from beginners through advanced level). Lastly, I have a new "Keyboarding 2" class which provides further practice. ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDE: *Lesson Video *Nearpod slides (learners will type into Nearpod and do the fun activity slides as they watch the lesson video) *Typing Games! Learners will play games within Nearpod and also on their own time for additional practice. SYLLABUS: Lesson 1: 1. 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 drill Lesson 2: 1. Shift key for capital letters and characters 2. Return/Enter key 3. Review homerow keys: ASDFGHJKL;’ 4. New letter drills: ENUTROCI 5. Word drills Lesson 3: 1. Caps Lock key 2. Backspace key 3. Review letters: ASDFGHJKLENUTROCI 4. New letter drills: PVWMBY 5. Word drill 6. Sentence drill Lesson 4: 1. Delete key 2. Review previous letters 3. New letter and character drills: ZQX!.,’@”$#&* 4. Word drill 5. Sentence/character drill Lesson 5: 1. 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
Learning Goals
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.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents will need to assist students during lesson one (to help students understand how to use Nearpod and understand how drills are performed). Some learners will require parental assistance beyond the first lesson. Parental consent is required for use of external websites used in this class: typing.com, freetypinggame.net, and Nearpod.com. Learners are not required to make an account on these websites.
Supply List
computer or laptop with a keyboard (no tablets or smartphones) pdf keyboard chart (available upon enrollment)
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Nearpod.com, Typing.com, Freetypinggames.net
Joined June, 2020
4.8
117reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from The Florida State University
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 teacherReviews
Live Group Class
$58
for 1 weeks1 week
Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
