Typing - Keyboarding 101 Intermediate Skills Camp (Ages 7-12) 4X Wk/1wk
In this 4 lesson level 2 intermediate keyboarding class, students will continue to build the foundation for correct typing technique by strengthening their muscle memory for accuracy and speed and techniques for the challenging keys.
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursAssessment
Students will complete a pre and post typing assessment. Individual personalized completion certificate is available at the end of the lessons.Class Experience
Intermediate Level
🚨 Prerequisite: Students must attend a beginner-level typing class before enrolling in this intermediate-level course. This 4-lesson Level 2 typing class is designed to strengthen muscle memory, improve accuracy and speed, and introduce techniques for more challenging keys. Students will continue to build a strong foundation for proper touch typing through guided practice, interactive exercises, and personalized feedback. Accuracy & Proper Technique Are Our #1 Priority! This course includes: ✔ Short lectures to reinforce typing concepts ✔ Live demonstrations of correct finger placement and movement ✔ Individual typing practice to apply skills and track progress Who Should Take This Class? ✅ Students who have completed the beginner-level typing course and have prior knowledge of proper technique and finger placement ✅ Students with some keyboard experience who want to refine their skills and improve typing efficiency Required Skills for Enrollment: 🔹 Recognize all 26 letters of the English alphabet (uppercase and lowercase) 🔹 Understand that letters form words, and words form sentences 🔹 Basic understanding of sentence structure (capitalization, spaces between words, punctuation) 🔹 Note: Learners do not need to be fluent readers. Images will accompany typing exercises, and the teacher will read words and sentences aloud for guidance. T E C H N O L O G Y R E Q U I R E M E N T S: 💻 A laptop or desktop computer is REQUIRED for typing practice. Tablets are not supported. This class will help students develop confidence, speed, and precision in their typing skills while reinforcing proper technique for long-term success! 🚀 📌 Camera Policy: To ensure proper typing technique and provide accurate feedback, cameras must remain on for the duration of class. This allows me to observe hand positioning, posture, and key usage to support your progress. If accommodations are needed, please contact me before class. Teacher will wait in the classroom for 10 minutes on students to arrive.
Learning Goals
✔ Develop Proper Typing Techniques – Learn correct finger placement, posture, and keystroke accuracy to improve efficiency.
✔ Increase Typing Speed & Accuracy – Gradually build speed while maintaining accuracy through guided practice and individualized feedback.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Mastering Common Words & Home Row Basics
Focus on proper finger positioning, posture, and muscle memory while practicing frequently used words.
Pre-Typing Test – Establish baseline accuracy and speed
Common English Words – Reinforce familiarity with everyday vocabulary
Home Row Words – Strengthen correct hand placement and fluid motion
Top Row Words – Expand key reach while maintaining accuracy
Bottom Row Words – Develop balanced hand coordination
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Forming Sentences with Proper Technique
Introduce sentence construction while incorporating capitalization, punctuation, and accuracy drills.
Shift Key & Capitalization – Learn correct use of the shift key for uppercase letters
Basic & Intermediate Punctuation – Master periods, commas, question marks, and more
Quick Sentences & Short Paragraphs – Build typing fluency and structure
Speed Drills – Improve typing efficiency while maintaining proper technique
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Strengthening Sentence Typing & Speed Development
Reinforce sentence formation while focusing on fluidity and accuracy at higher speeds.
Quick Sentences – Strengthen response time and accuracy
Short Paragraphs – Practice typing structured content smoothly
Speed Drills – Increase typing speed while maintaining correct technique
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Extended Review & Typing Assessment
Complete any lesson currently working on.
Wrap up the course with a comprehensive review and a three-minute typing assessment to measure progress.
Review of Intermediate Skills – Reinforce correct posture, finger placement, and typing flow
Final Speed & Accuracy Assessment – Track improvement and set personal goals for continued growth
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Young learners often require adult assistance when using a computer and keyboard. This class utilizes EduTyping.com, a secure school-based typing platform. Each student will receive a unique, unidentifiable username and password before class. These credentials are private and known only to the teacher, parent, and student for security purposes.
This class also incorporates Gimkit, Blooket, and YouTube to enhance engagement through interactive learning, typing challenges, and educational videos. Parental supervision may be needed to assist learners in navigating these platforms. A PDF guide with setup instructions will be sent upon enrollment to help parents.
Pre-Requisites
🚨 Prerequisite: Students must have attended our beginner-level typing class before enrolling in this intermediate-level course.
Supply List
**TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: - A laptop or desktop computer is REQUIRED for typing in this class. (No tablets, please!)
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Saint Peter's University
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from Ithaca College
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Arkansas State University
Apples2Zippers Learning Academy is committed to our learners' education. We are proud to be able offer Outschool-approved, trained, licensed and certified educators with considerable technology education and experience.
Ms. Adamson
🍎 Apples2Zippers Learning Academy 🍏
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Live Group Course
$75
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 30 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-10 learners per class