My Take
I recommend using this tool in the classroom. It is a fun way for students to learn how to keyboard. Classroom teachers with access to a cart can utilize this tool to expose their students to the foundation necessary for keyboarding mastery. Students enjoyed the Billy Goat and his voice which helped sustain their level of engagement. Be sure your computer has Flash Player installed as it is required to run Dance Mat Typing.
How I Use It
I am the Technology in an elementary school (Pre-K-5) I use this website to supplement another keyboarding curriculum that we use with the third grade. This site visually supports learning by separating the left and right keys with a line, uses colors and animations to introduce the keys and the proper finger placement.
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JULIA U.
May 2, 2022
Fun, engaging, and easy for young children to use and learn through!
I love this website so much and would continue to use it for any elementary school classroom, or for teaching students with disabilities. It is entertaining and teaches children quickly and effectively. I especially like that there is an option to have the keyboard on the screen, and it points out what key you selected, and whether it was correct or not. Super fun and would recommend to any teacher that does not already use it, or for people who need practice typing in general.
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HELEN K.
May 2, 2022
Great interactive tool for extreme beginners
It's a great introduction program into typing. However, if teachers want to reinforce and stimulate further learning, they should look for another program to enforce that.
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Nate K.
May 2, 2022
Great Introduction into Typing... That's it
I would only use this as an introduction to typing, for it is easy to concept is hidden within a game, yet does not pose much of a challenge to older students.
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