Assistive Technology - Typing Training Resources.

HE SEN Typing Training Resources

Here’s a list of resources that may help your child learn to type. Do remember to send in the relevant documents and  evidence to the exam board if you want this to be an option for your child in public examinations.

Free Resources

BBC  Bite Size  Dance mat – free resource.
http://www.typingclub.com/
http://www.typing.com/
http://www.freetypinggame.net/Default.asp

Subscription 

Multi-sensory approach. This costs $14.95
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Strokes-Multi-sensory-KeyboardingTyping-Program-and-Manual-1088571  

http://www.hwtears.com/hwt Handwriting without tears.

For the ipad http://www.ot-care.com/ipad/default.htm

Quick guide to Windows Keyboard short cuts. free pdf.
https://www.abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/keyboard%20shortcuts.pdf

We've also recently managed to get a special Home Ed discount on this product Touch-Type Read and Spell from http://www.readandspell.com/. At £23.50 per annum instead of £100 per student it's a pretty good deal. Details on how to subscribe are in our facebook group for our members.