FontStruct is a free website that lets students build, share, and download fonts that they create in a simple font editor. First students name their font, then they use the font editor to draw each character of the alphabet using font bricks and a grid system. After each character has been created, the font can be downloaded and added to the fonts folder to be used in any word processing program or desktop presentation program. It would be fun to come up with a class font where each student is responsible for a letter in the font. The font could be used for typing practice, or as a header for newsletters that go home each week. FontStruct is a motivating environment for students to practice forming their letters. They love knowing that they created a font of their very own
It is a free to use typing tutor, tester, and also includes games. Typing Web tracks students progress and provides a place for them to practice their most frequently mis-typed letters. Students can personalize their Typing Web site by choosing a “skin” to decorate the typing practice page.
It is a fun little game that helps students build those touch typing skills in or out of the classroom. In Keyboard Climber, the goal is to help a monkey climb up a tree and score bananas by typing letters. If the student types the incorrect letter, a coconut falls on the monkey’s head and he falls down to a lower level. There is fun music and sound effects that accompany the game, kids love it
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Dance Mat Typing is a British site that teaches kids typing with fun characters and voices. The site features correct ergonomics and correct hand and finger placement. Students work through 12 stages to become top typist. Integrating Dance Mat Typing into your curriculum: Use Dance Mat Typing to b...
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