14. • ‘Automatic’ (see then do).
• Based on:
Instant Letter Recognition
Instant Word Recognition
Typing Skills are:
15. “Not only can elementary students learn to
type, but those who do type improve their
language arts skills.”
Keyboarding Enhances Literacy
16. “Students who key correctly:
• Demonstrate improved language arts
skills.
• Can compose faster,
• Produce documents with a neater
appearance, and
• Have higher self esteem.”
Keyboarding Enhances Literacy
17. How much time is needed?
20-30 minutes daily
5-10 instructional sessions per day
Stress technique over speed and
accuracy
18. Conclusion
Keyboarding efficiently can assist students in many
educational endeavors.
Research suggests grades 3-5 are the years best to start
keyboarding.
20-30 minutes per session
3-5 times per week
Minimum of 8-12 weeks of instruction, more is better
