Grades 5 and Up
An entertaining way to improve typing speed, accuracy, and confidence. Typing Tutor 7 combines multimedia elements such as video clips, animation, and sound effects with personalized typing lessons. When first entering the program, students select their level and take a typing test; Typing Tutor 7 automatically develops the lessons, speed levels, and goals to match that skill level. As a student's typing improves these settings continually adjust, presenting new challenges and goals. Typing Tutor 7 addresses the needs of users ranging from beginners and those who "hunt and peck" to touch typists and advanced users.
These unique features make improving typing skills easy and fun:
A high level of customization, thanks to the sophisticated Natural Language Generator and the Timed Response Monitoring System
Exciting games make it truly fun to practice typing and build skills
A straightforward, easily navigable interface makes it easy to use
A "tutor" that always provides specific suggestions for next steps, along with "go" buttons to take the user directly to those activities
System Requirements:
Macintosh - LC575 or higher, System 7.0, 8MB RAM, double-speed CD-ROM drive, 14" color monitor
Windows - 486SX 33 MHz, Win 3.1, Win '95 native, 8MB RAM, hard drive, double-speed CD-ROM drive, VGA 256-color only, Sound Blaster and most Windows Multimedia sound cards