Keyboarding Lessons
Recently I was able to review a program that includes keyboarding lessons. The program is called Keyboarding for the Christian School.
This can easily be used for homeschooling too. In this age of computers students need to know how to type. These ebooks reminded me of how I learned to type back in school. The nice thing is that all the practice sections use scripture. I’m sure I never had that in school!
You can print off as many or as few pages as you like. The elementary book is 87 pages long and the high school version is 107 pages long.
The elementary version of Christian keyboarding lessons has a Bible verse at the beginning of each lesson along with Miss Mabel the ladybug. I liked the color coded keyboard page that shows you exactly what keys each finger is responsible for.
I wasn’t crazy about the idea of having to type off a piece of paper but that is often what we have to do when we are retyping something. Most of the time our children are composing what is in their heads and don’t necessarily type what they see.
The timing tests and practice sheets are hard to “grade”. The parent needs to either sit with the student or they have to print off what they type on the page and compare it with original. Maybe I’m spoiled by technology where you can let the computer correct their work as they type and have it calculate how fast they type.
The advanced version of Christian keyboarding lessons is for grade 6 and older. It includes learning the keys and numbers, but also includes centering, using a word processing program, MLA, cover pages, business letters and more. If your child worked through this course, I’m sure they would have a solid understanding of how to type. The advanced version also includes all scripture for the practice work.
If you’re looking for a Christian based typing program where your children type from a printed page, then Christian Keyboarding might be just what you need. You can order the elementary version for $12.95 and the advanced version for $15.95. For a limited time, you can order both versions at the sale price for $22 or use the coupon for $5 off your purchase of $12.95 or more.
