The skills of typing

[t_guest]

Hi all

had an email of one of my tutors saying im too rusty on the old typing skills i have looked on google but i carnt find any info.on typing software. deos anyone know any good software for this ?

 

thanks.

[ChrisH]

Does they mean your too slow or you are making lots of mistakes?

[Butuz]

I always make a massive number of mistakes while typing and always have to re-read what I typed a couple of times even though I can actually spell quite well. Same goes for writing.

 

Not my fault! Might be an idea to have a dyslexia test if your having serious problems.

 

Andrew

[Geoff]

I suggest getting 'Typing of the Dead'.

[BKGarry]

Also there is a program TuxType which can help with your Touch Typing skill.

[Domino]

We've used Kaz in the past here in the school - the kids have found it pretty useful - sixth form still use it i think.

 

https://www.kaz-type.com/GBP/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=20&cat=Download+KAZ+Typing+Tutor+or+buy+the+CDROM

 

tis 17.50 to buy

[witch]

We use Typequick but there are lots of free typing tutor progs out there. The thing is, they won't work if you don't practice!

[DreddMetal]

I suggest getting 'Typing of the Dead'.

 

truely a brilliant piece of software, i remember spending quite a bit of time on that one

[ConTheITGuy]

We've used Kaz in the past here in the school - the kids have found it pretty useful - sixth form still use it i think.

 

https://www.kaz-type.com/GBP/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=20&cat=Download+KAZ+Typing+Tutor+or+buy+the+CDROM

 

tis 17.50 to buy

 

Pretty sure this topic has been up recently, anyway - you can get a 100 user license of this for schools for nowt! I received a copy from the OU and I think it is very good.

 

 

Andy

[TechMonkey]

We've used Kaz in the past here in the school - the kids have found it pretty useful - sixth form still use it i think.

 

https://www.kaz-type.com/GBP/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=20&cat=Download+KAZ+Typing+Tutor+or+buy+the+CDROM

 

tis 17.50 to buy

 

Pretty sure this topic has been up recently, anyway - you can get a 100 user license of this for schools for nowt! I received a copy from the OU and I think it is very good.

 

 

Andy

Were the free licenses from OU? I looked on the Kaz site but couldn't find any free licenses.

 

Ta

[OutToLunch]

you can get a 100 user license of this for schools for nowt! I received a copy from the OU and I think it is very good.

 

Is that on the website somewhere? Tried poking around but can't seem to find it - or were you meaning next to nothing? All I can find is some rather expensive server/online pricing!

[ConTheITGuy]

Hmmmmm...... No I really meant nothing. Just for 100 users. But now I can't find anything on it! Maybe worth sending them an email if you're interested to see if they still do it. It is nothing to do with OU. I got my single user from there, which got me interested in it. But I found the school licenses on my own! If I find anything else, I'll post back.

 

 

Andy

[Pottsey]

Typing of the Dead is great. Often on it at dinner. Improves accuracy and speed.

[t_guest]

Does they mean your too slow or you are making lots of mistakes?

 

oh yes i forgot to put that on the last post

yes im to slow at typing

[ChrisH]

I wouldnt worry too much about it. try a few of these programs but you will pick up the pace the longer you are at it.

[john]

I picked it up myself and can often fly off the scale on a lot of these typing tutor programs as a lot only go up to about 50 words per minute and I can if im on top form hit towards 100 words per minute so am often off the scale

[Guest aliv25]

Use a messaging service to pick up quick typing in your free time

[tech_guy]

Best way to improve your typing is go barrel into one of those Yahoo groups regional chatrooms and start slagging them off for being welsh or whatever - the insults fly so thick and fast you soon learn how to type like a maniac!

[ClaireL]

I trained to be a PA before I decided to go in to ICT so no probs with my typing. Learnt at college using a typing tutor and a keyboard with no numbers or letters on