Designed to be used on any computer running a Macintosh or Windows system. Alternatively, the manual and sequence may be completed using just a word processor on any device that has a keyboard such as an AlphaSmart, Dreamwriter or EMate etc. . Keyboarding comes across as a relevant communication skill which immediately incorporates punctuation, the use of numbers, tabbing and document formatting. Middle school students require 7-12 sessions in order to do school assignments and so that they continue to build speed through use. A follow-up course of Extreme Lessons is available for older students and adults.
Generative writing is emphasized from the start as the most effective way to build fluency.
The Robochase game is fully developed in visual basic and available for Windows and Macintosh. The Orientation and Introductory Sessions and Extreme Lessons Tutorial files are fully functioning prototypes. These files are being converted to visual basic for both platforms so that KBC will be one complete program with all the flexibility offered by code and multimedia object oriented programming. Just as the existing product range is the result of teacher development and student feedback, the final visual basic edition will be refined and honed through teachers and users suggestions. The prototypes are being used across the country and in the United Kingdom by students of all ages and needs.