Typing Lessons

Today we're going to go back to the computer basics by focusing some time on how to type!  I've noticed that a few of us are still struggling with how to use the keyboard, so today we'll check out some lessons and games that will help you improve your typing skills.

Start by going to this website: http://www.freetypinggame.net/free-typing-lesson.asp

This is a freeware lesson.  Freeware is a type of software developers allow you to use for free.  Sometimes it is just a demo of a bigger program you have to buy.  Sometimes it's a demo of a bigger program you can still download for free.  Since we are just trying it out, our demo will do just fine. 

If you have access to a computer at home or anywhere else you can always use your Google searching skills to find typing lessons and games online.  Just go to your Google search bar or Google.com and type in "typing games" or "typing lessons" or "free typing games" or "free typing lessons" then see if you can find a site that you like!

For your reference, here are the questions we went over today.  When we do the post test--put your notes away!

1. What keys on the keyboard do you rest your index fingers on when typing?
a. D & K
b. G & H
c. F & J
d. None of the above.

2. To capitalize a letter what key do you have to hold down first?
a. cap locks
b. control
c. delete
d. shift

3. What keys on the keyboard do you rest your pinky fingers on when typing?
a. S & L
b. A & ;
c. X & >
d. None of the above


EXTRA CREDIT!

What country is developing touchable holograms?
a. America
b. China
c. Japan
d. Switzerland