Program Descriptions Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing simulates a learner entering a media center where typing is taught. In order to register for the keyboarding course, the student responds to a series of questions. Based on the responses, lessons are targeted to the learner's age group and speed goal. The software advertises age-appropriate lesson content. There are seven games intended to build speed and accuracy and to entertain.
Users access various components of the program by clicking icons.
The student cannot navigate through the lessons, as the lessons must be completed in order. Entering and exiting the program is time-consuming and becomes monotonous. The program doesn't have a word processor to allow for original writing. Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing claims to analyze 19 different typing errors and provide corrective drill routines. See Feedback and Error Analysis below.