June 2020 Summer Recap
We have been pushing out a lot of updates and changes that have been in the works. Some of these got their start almost a year ago with major back-end changes. Here is a quick review sheet of things that will look new to you. Completely new graphical user interface (GUI) design for all keyboarding […]
Superb Curriculum Planning for the Remote Teacher
Switching your teaching from a brick and mortar classroom to an online setting can be daunting. But if you approach this task with an open mind there are some tools and tricks that can result in superb curriculum planning for the remote teacher and yield great results for your students. Whatever your subject might be, […]
Project Management for Teachers: A How-To
When it comes to learning, most of us have accustomed to having a focus on data retention. The problem is that it is becoming more and more of an obsolete skill in today’s world. That is why project management for teachers is essential, as it gives us more tools to make our subject relevant. Through […]
How to Use Google Classroom as a Teacher?
While it has some downsides and may not be as full of features as some other platforms, Google Classroom is free and easy to understand. To learn how to use Google classroom as a teacher you will need to have a basic understanding of how Google Drive and Google Apps work, as well as a […]
Create Compelling Classroom Rules for Students
Making rules is tricky. Most people, regardless if they are teachers in the classroom or politicians in the government, have a misconception that rules should prescribe the wishes of those in power. But, teachers who want to create and enforce compelling classroom rules need to understand that rules are there to describe the best way […]
Teacher Tools for Virtual Education: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Even for experienced teachers, the problems with teaching remotely are something completely new. The sets of teacher tools that we are used to having are now changed to working online with programs and applications we might not be as accustomed to. But, where some see a problem, you should see an opportunity. Switching to online […]
April 2020 Quarterly Update
We have had a lot of feedback from teachers using Keyboarding Online for distance learning. The distance learning needs of teachers and student requirements have really grown! We have released a super cool review tool for scores on progress reports. Keyboarding Online reporting always has been very robust. Previous reports showed scores and accuracy for […]
Blind Typing Exercises for Your Students
The skill of bling typing is a cornerstone ability for any student. And it’s not likely to fall out of fashion any time soon. Blind typing exercises help students overcome the technical issue of how they will write something, and focus on the subject they are writing about. The best typing exercises are those that […]
Best Typing Practice for Students and Beginners
When you are a teacher it is often hard to assess what would be the best typing practice for students, and what is just a waste of your time. In many cases, you will stumble on programs that might have been efficient several decades ago, but not so much today. The mechanics of typing have […]
The How-Tos of Touch Typing for Kids
Kids are like sponges. They can absorb any information or skill you present to them. But that makes it even more important to teach them the proper techniques from the start. There aren’t many how-to’s of touch typing for kids, but some basics can’t be forsaken. Thankfully, there are different types of tools online that […]