This combination of printable resources and online use allows for flexibility in the ways you can use the keyboarding program and the AlphaSmart keyboards. The lesson level components are described below. New Keys Learn New Keys introduces the lesson's keys, shows how to strike the key, and provides a limited practice for students to practice locating and striking the key. Passages Learn New Keys is followed by five to six Practice Passages that use simple words, phrases, and rhymes. The Practice Passages provide opportunities for students to work on both accuracy and speed.
Students can complete all of the passages or whatever portion has been assigned.
Students record their progress on the student Practice Record. The Practice Passages are followed by a set of four Tests that test for both speed and accuracy. Students can complete all of the Tests or whatever portion has been assigned. Students record their progress on the Test Progress form. Sustained Timed Practice and Test is provided for sustained typing practice.