Saturday, March 13, 2010

Javed Edublog: Mavis Beacon Tying Tutor

Javed Edublog: Mavis Beacon Tying Tutor

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing
















Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing is a great software that teaches users how to be proficient in a skill that is becoming more and more necessary, and that is typing. This unique software teaches in a fun way by using games to encourage learning. There are many versions of the software available today for adults and for kids.


The software portrays a classroom scenario where the user who is a student in the class must click on various objects which will perform different tasks for e.g learning games.

This software is a great drill and practice type software that provides various lessons, drills, videos and text advice on proper technique and posture.


The software also neatly tracks user progress, allows you to flag your weak spots and helps you to continue improving your typing skills by providing more than 221 practice lessons and 103 custom lessons. Mavis Beacon teaches typing has 14 entertaining arcade-style games that make practicing fun and lots of useful extras.


This software is beneficial for students and teachers as it helps users to learn to proficiently type, a skill that is most appreciated in today's technologically based world where typing is a frequently done task. This software is suitable for children from ages 6 and up and adults who are learning to type. Use of this software will improve users efficiency and accuracy in typing. This software is most definitely recommended.


Awards

2008 Parents' Choice Silver Award Winner


Here are some snapshots of some games in the software:




How to use the software?

Click play on the video below for a short explanation of the software by a librarian of the Richland County Public Library in Columbia.




General system requirements (requirements may vary depending on version of software)


Platform: Windows® Windows 98, Me, 2000 or XP
CPU: 166 MHz Pentium processor or faster 266 MHz recommended (Pentium II processor or faster for Windows® 2000/XP)
RAM: 32 MB RAM (128 MB RAM for Windows® 2000/XP)
CD-ROM: 8X CD-ROM drive
Hard Drive: 200 MB free hard disk space
Video: High Color (16-bit) display; Windows-compatible sound card
Other: Windows-compatible mouse
Optional: Internet Access


If you are considering purchasing this software and are interested in reading reviews click here.


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