Kindergarten
The most important learning target for keyboarding in kindergarten is that keyboarding requires both hands. The left hand is used for some keys, and the right hand for others. In Keyboard Zoo, the left hand keys are blue, and the right hand keys are purple. If students practice at home, this is the only part that is important to reinforce. Additional suggestions, and other keyboarding program websites can be found here.
First Grade
In first grade, it is still important to use both hands for typing. However, many students can now begin to use the correct fingering and home room keys. This week we used DanceMat Typing to practice. Additional information about keyboarding including suggestions to help students at home, as well as other keyboarding websites can be found here.
In addition to keyboarding, students were also taught the difference between "windows" and "programs." They were also taught how to "Quit" a program.
In first grade, it is still important to use both hands for typing. However, many students can now begin to use the correct fingering and home room keys. This week we used DanceMat Typing to practice. Additional information about keyboarding including suggestions to help students at home, as well as other keyboarding websites can be found here.
In addition to keyboarding, students were also taught the difference between "windows" and "programs." They were also taught how to "Quit" a program.
Second and Third Grade
Second and third graders were taught the difference between "windows" and "programs." They were also taught how to "Quit" a program, as well as the importance of logging out of a website. Quitting the window does not automatically log you out. Students practiced keyboarding with Typing Club. Students should know how to get to Typing Club through the Destiny home page. From the Winnona Park Website, click on "Media Center" on the left side, then click on "DESTINY" on the right side. Click on "Typing Club" in the keyboarding section.
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