http://typing.qcalculus.com
This software assists persons in learning how to type. It contains tutorials and there is also a game to make learning how to type fun and interesting. The strategy used is basically drill and practice and it uses a constructivist approch. This software is targeted for persons of all ages from infants to adults. There is an open help file with the software which allows users to be educated about the software and the uses of the software. This software promotes automaticity as it contains typing lessons and also typing practice before a person can actually play the game. It can be used in three different languages and is quite easy to navigate through. The game challenges the user's speed and accuracy and it assist persons in being able to recall letter positions quickly and precisely. The game can also be a stimulus as it rewards persons with points as each level is completed correctly. In this way persons can compete with friends to see who can attain a highest score and who can be at the highest level. This makes playing the game exciting and fun for everyone. Reinforcement is also used in the structure of the game since points is deduced from your score if a wrong answer is given. The software has entertaining sounds which encourages persons to use the program. Everyone needs to be computar literate in this present time so learn or improve your typing skills. Try it, trust me you will love it!!
Here are some site you can view for fun educational software such as this:
http://www.smartkidssoftware.com/
http://www.kidslick.com/
http://www.sssoftware.com/
http://www.caltrox.com/
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it sounds like its a lot of fun and that anyone can really learn from it.
ReplyDeleteI could see myself using this programme!! it is one of those programmes that will surely catch your interest. The most interesting is the games!! Love ames, and children will enjoy these as well. Your content does not have any paragraph.
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