Monday, October 14, 2013
Life Lessons Keyboarding Style
Our district has a new keyboarding program and it is not really a favorite with my students but I don't necessarily think it is a bad thing. The program is implemented twice a week. My students often have to repeat lessons because the program deems their progress insufficient. We had a discussion about sticking with something that you may not like and that some things in life will not be your favorite. We also discussed that some tasks seem boring or frustrating but that they are helping us grow and preparing us for better and more fun things. Thanks you Type to Learn 4 for another lesson in grit and resilience.
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I've heard a lot of frustrating stories about typing programs. We are trying to find one in our district that will be successful for our students. Please let me know if you hear or find of any new programs or websites. If the one that our 4th graders are trying works out well, I'll let you know. Good luck! :)
ReplyDeleteAt my school the kids come back and seem distracted after typing class. Hopefully your students adjust or your school finds a new program.
ReplyDeleteMy students seem to get very frustrated after keyboarding. I had one who had a meltdown in music because he came in so upset from keyboarding.
ReplyDeleteOur district uses dance mat typing beginning in 2nd grade. Not sure how it compares to Type to Learn. Could possibly be another option.
ReplyDeleteDancemat is what we used in the past.
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