t_guest Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 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 Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 Does they mean your too slow or you are making lots of mistakes?
Butuz Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 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
BKGarry Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 Also there is a program TuxType which can help with your Touch Typing skill.
Domino Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 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 Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 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 Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 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 Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 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 Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 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 Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 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 Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 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 Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 Typing of the Dead is great. Often on it at dinner. Improves accuracy and speed.
t_guest Posted October 2, 2007 Author Posted October 2, 2007 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 Posted October 2, 2007 Posted October 2, 2007 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 Posted October 2, 2007 Posted October 2, 2007 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 Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Use a messaging service to pick up quick typing in your free time
tech_guy Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 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 Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 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
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