March 2020 COVID Update
Keyboarding Online has been watching the news like all other businesses, and with our own children in the school systems, we are well aware of some of the latest difficulties educating students. We at Keyboarding Online have been thinking about how we could support an increasing number of students working from home. Student Login Cards […]
Google Classroom Syncing
Google Classroom Syncing is now live inside the Teacher Manager! We have been working on this feature the past few months and are happy it is now available to all schools that use this feature. Benefits of Google Classroom Syncing This feature brings with it another way to create your classes and students without having […]
January 2020 New Features, New Look!
We have a lot go over here, and we hope your new semester is off to a great start! We know we surprised many of you with our new site. So here is an overview of new features to look for: NEW Website NEW Keyboarding for Kids NEW Error Checker NEW Games Still to come in […]
Keyboarding Motivation: The Basics
Let’s all admit it: typing is no fun. It is not fun to copy text for minutes at a time, and can be quite frustrating if you make mistakes and have to repeat it all over again. So, how can we provide some keyboarding motivation for our students and pupils to give them more energy […]
Technology behind Keyboarding Online
Here at Keyboarding Online, our goal is to always stay one step ahead of any competition. We were the first online typing program for schools, and we still provide the latest in technology for education. Humble Beginnings of Keyboarding Online When Barbara Ellsworth taught at Mesa Community College, she researched and started developing her own […]
How we Break Hunting and Pecking
If you teach middle school or higher, you probably struggle with students who refuse to stop Hunting and Pecking at their keyboards. We have a few tips and tricks to help you stop those bad habits. Understanding the Hunt and Peck Cycle In order to break this bad keyboard habit, you have to understand the […]
Learning Management System Integration
With Keyboarding Online’s newest feature, you can now integrate directly with your Learning Management System (LMS). This brings tons of benefits to the program and the way your students access the program. What is an LMS? Learning Management System is a type of software that you set up for your class. You are probably using […]
Tests are Here!
This past week we released a major update to the program that we have been working on for the past several months. This has given us the ability to add Tests to the program! What are Tests? Tests are very similar to Created/Custom Lessons. They are 100% custom, meaning you create the content for the […]
New Support Website!
We have completely redone the support website for Keyboarding Online! You can now find things easier than ever and it is laid out to help you figure out exactly what you need. We originally launched a Knowledgebase with answers to a bunch of questions we are often asked about 6 months ago. It was viewed […]
Upcoming Conferences
We are planning on attending a few more conferences over the next couple months. If you are in the area, we would love to meet you at one of these upcoming conferences and give you some swag! Upcoming Conferences in 2020 CUE (Palm Springs, CA) March 16-18th This will be our second year attending this […]