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
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This is what I need!...I have been struggling with my "two finger typing"...and getting good at it too. However to build speed this software would be ideal. Good brand as well...highly recommended.
ReplyDeletehey i have this and i use it, it is really great !!! If i didnt use it i would still be typing with two fingers like beens lol
ReplyDeleteYes, this software is great! and it makes learning fun!, there are lots of fun games that helps you to learn while having fun, remember the shark game and the car racing game?.. this software helps people to save their keyboards also, so instead of poking out keys you can properly type. :D
ReplyDeletei used this software and it was fun to do. i'm certain kids would love this and catch on quickly in their typing skills
ReplyDeleteThank you for introducing me to this software. I find it to be very useful for both children and adults.
ReplyDeleteI think that students will have fun using this software and learning at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI dont think that there is anything to help me out of the "one fingure typing". However after reading about Mavis Beacon on this blog I'll try it. P.S You'll do great in the advertising business.
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