Source : https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr
Developing Primary Computing Skills Through Typing Challenges
Learning Objective:
Enhance and assess fundamental computing skills through various touch-typing challenges at varying difficulty levels.
Key Learning Areas:
- Typing letters in rows.
- Typing keys on the home row.
- Typing capital letters, apostrophes, slashes, and full stops.
Question: Why are proficient typing skills crucial?
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Past Activities: We’ve been honing our typing skills through online platforms like “Type and Learn” on Digipuzzle. Additionally, we’ve utilized Microsoft software such as Word and PowerPoint to compose poems.
Current Practice: Our current focus revolves around utilizing an online game called Dance Mat Typing to foster two-handed typing skills.
Future Endeavors: With four levels to conquer, this challenge promises to engage us over multiple sessions.
Dance Mat Typing by BBC Bitesize: This platform offers an engaging approach to learning typing. Students are encouraged to type the letters displayed at the top of the screen.
Click here to play Dance Mat Typing – Level 1
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You can check your progress at the bottom of the screen, i.e. lines typed
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Watch the video to help you get started
Remember to use the two hands on the keyboard
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Further Progression:
Upon completion, advance to Stages 2 and 3 for more challenges.
Success Criteria:
- Start the computer, navigate to this website, and access Dance Mat Typing.
- Complete the Home Row part of Level 1, Stage 2.
- Complete the G and H part of Level 1, Stage 2.
- Progress through Level 1, Stage 2, Part 2.
Interactive Sessions:
If attending live sessions, share your progress and experiences.
Access Live Sessions: Socrative Room – XFUTURE
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