My Take
This tool is very useful for students to learn basic typing skills and how to use a keyboard effectively. I love that there is a multitude of games for students to play that allows them to select a favorite to stick with or pick and choose between the options if they prefer variety. I also like that it is very customizable. Students can pick the difficulty in the games they play to practice and teachers can pick the difficulty of the lesson assigned to their classroom. It is also very engaging with students being able to meet a daily goal, see their average typing speed, and grow a plant by earning experience points. The only downside is occasionally there will be a distracting advertisement or two, like the description on Common Sense Education says.
How I Use It
In elementary level classes, I can see this website being used as guide for a typing class for young students. Teachers can assign lessons and track their progress all through the site. As students get older and go into middle and high school, it can also be used to fill up time after students have completed their main workload for the class. It is definitely useful to strengthen and retain efficient keyboard skills that students will need in the future. I can also see students completing lessons administered by their teachers at home on their own time.