Learn Typing-Intermediate Level
In this class, student will learn typing with lessons covering common English words, punctuation, sentences, paragraph's. Students will take basic finger alphabet touches and turn them into words and sentences.
Teacher Kathy Ortiz
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(347)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
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.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.Grading
includedClass Experience
Beginner level typing class or skills required before taking this class, and/or minimum 5 WPM speed and 90% accuracy. In this class student will be learning to form words, sentences, paragraphs, punctuation, capitalization, speed drills and games. 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.
Other Details
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.
Supply List
Students need to be sure have beginner level typing skills or the the beginner class completed. A minimum of 5 WPM and 90% accuracy is required to be in the intermediate level typing class. Student will need a computer with a working keyboard and mouse. 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.
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2020
4.7
347reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
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. :) Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly or $75 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
50 min
Completed by 33 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-6 learners per class
