5 Things to Know Before Teaching Typing

Typing—it’s one of those essential life skills in this technology age.  When is the best time to have your kids learn to type?  Are there any milestones we should consider before they begin typing? How often should they practice typing?  Can typing help them in other academic areas?  Today, we are going to talk about all of this and more as we discuss 5 things to know before your kids start to type.

:55  When Should Students Start to Type

3:17  Proper Typing Posture

4:50  Can typing help other subjects?

6:37  Cybersecurity and screen time

8:41  Time and Expense

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Links from today’s episode:

·         Research from the University of Northern Iowa

·        How to Know of Your Child’s Attention Span is Typical by Red Crayon Imagination

·        13 Proven Benefits of Limiting Screen Time for Kids by Middle Class Dad

·        Typing.com

·        Touch-Type Read & Spell (TTRS)

·        All About Spelling

·        Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch

·        Bark

·        Dance Mat Typing

·        Power Typing

·        FREE Cornerstone Confessions Lesson Plans

·        Typing Instructor

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