Type to Learn

My LD son used this program last summer. He liked it a lot.

Beth

He used Read, Write, and Type. I would recommend it.

Beth

Thanks Beth.

My child is just finishing middle school - do you think it is age appropriate?

Hi Patricia,

I found this -
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I really liked this program. It’s designed for kids 8-14, but I think anyone wanting to learn to type correctly would benefit — even children younger
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in a review of Type to Learn on this page: http://www.worldvillage.com/wv/school/html/reviews/type.htm

Pat

This program by Sunburst is very easy to learn and use, and has arcade type games built in for rewards; it teaches typing, and Read, Write, and Type, an old program originally by the now defunct Learning Co. teaches phonics, not much typing or typing speed.

Read, Write & Type’s designers have a new version under their own power — http://www.readwritetype.com . (The Learning Company has been tossed around through quite a few companies… when Softkey got ‘em I knew things were bad.)
If typing is the main objective I’d go with a typing program (like Type To Learn… and Sunburst has been around & has lots of good software). Read, write, and type is, however, excellent for solid multisensory reinforcement and development of that sound-symbol connection.

For older kids, we have found Typing Instructor to be a program that junior high and high school students like. Jump Start Typing and Kids Typing appeals to the younger children. All are available at stores like Staples or Office Depot and are relatively inexpensive.

I went to a conference where Susan Barton (developed Barton reading and spelling which is an OG based program). Anyway, she strongly recommended Type to Learn. One thing she really liked about it was the abiltity to change font size, etc. but most particularly difficulty of text. You can also change the bench marks so that the program can become be made easier (perhaps 7-8 wpm initially). Once you change the difficulty of the text the program looks a bit different so the kid will tolerate it better. I haven’t seen the program but to me an endorsement by Susan Barton is a very good endorsement.

—des

Ouch, but the price of Type to Learn has gone up since the review (posted by one of the respondents) — from $40 back then to $150 now….

My son desperately needs to learn how to type (just diagnosed Dysgraphic) however, every program I have put him on frustrates him to no end because they don’t really give positive feedback (he is also bipolar and tends to be sensitive to criticism). Do any of these programs provide constructive criticism and lots of praise for good work?

check out http://www.thelearningstudio.com/

Thank you so much!

This looks like a great program. A little more costly than we were hoping, however we are getting used to the idea that it is going to be a little on the expensive side to get him all the help he needs.

Thanks again!!

We use TTL and it is great for all students. :D

You can go to www.scholastic.com/swclubs and purchase TTL for I think $19.95