Mr. Strassberger - Technology at SRB

1. 2nd - 5th grade. There are three parts to each stage.

Stage 1http://play.bbc.co.uk/play/pen/g8s4pb547b


There are more stages, just click on the arrow at the upper left corner to get to the menu.  Or click on the arrow at the lower right corner as you finish a stage to get to the next stage.


2. This site is great for 4th graders - adults. Work the lessons, play the games, take the tests. I will use the tests on this site to determine your grade. The final exam will be any of the Classic Tales - tests #26 through #35.
http://www.freetypinggame.net


3. This site is another great site for 4th graders - adults.
http://www.typing.com


4. This site is just pure fun, but it does NOT teach the correct fingering.* You race against others, from anywhere in the world, who happen to login at the same time as you.

http://www.nitrotype.com


Students, you can learn to type with any of the first three sites. It takes time. You need to practice the lessons over and over. Practice for 10 to 30 minutes a day, five days a week, for three months. Practice using the correct fingers. IF you do this, diligently, You will see your speed increase and you will not have to look at the keyboard to type.

Parents, encourage your child. Check in once in a while as they practice to see if they are using the correct fingers.

When I test students I am looking for speed, accuracy, and whether they have to look at the keyboard a lot or just once in a while. .