TypingClub

TypingClub is a free website that introduces kids to typing. The first lesson begins with a short video that serves as an introduction to typing. It explains how students should align their hands on the keyboard for optimal typing speed. The first activity consisted of typing f, j, and using the spacebar. After the activity, it gives the students a score that consists of accuracy, speed, and duration. It also lists the website’s goals for these. For example, the goals for the first activity were 80% accuracy, 3 wpm, and a 10 wpm speed goal. The student can compare their scores to the website's goals and see where they need to improve. The activities ease into incorporating more letters (the second lesson focuses on using k and d). There are 684 levels. The very last level consists of typing a paragraph. The student can view their stats at any time under the home page. Furthermore, there are badges students can win. One badge that can be earned is “Fiery Typist” in which the student has to type against the Typingclub speedometer. There is a premium version that includes no ads, but the ads did not appear to be a problem.