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Provides introduction to keyboarding -  teaches children to find letters and other symbols on the keyboard, then improve typing speed.  A fun way to basic develop familiarity with the keyboard and begin to improve typing speed. One great feature is that adults can type in spelling lists that children can practice.  Does not instruct in finger position - will work for touch and two-fingered typists. Runs through Windows Internet Explorer.  This program runs speedier on speedier computers.

Throw custard pies at zany creatures, while improving typing, spelling, and reading skills. Speedy Keys was designed for early learners and special education students, to develop a familiarity with the standard keyboard in a fun and encouraging way. Four activities include:

Splat - Hit the zany characters with the pies - Have fun while developing letter recognition in lower case, upper case or mixed case scenarios.

Monkey Business - Save Bubba Monkey from the gorilla - Single letter and word typing in a jungle setting.

Crazy Cars - Choose your car and race against the computer - Practice letter and word typing in a racetrack setting.

Bug Band - Make the incredible creature band play tunes to accompany your sentences - Retype structured sentences from supplied wordlists.

Basic typing requires students to recognize letters, then find their location on a keyboard. This takes practice. Different users need to practice different skills, and progress at different rates. The program provides a variety of configurable games which are entertaining, but at the same time educate the student on basic spelling skills and pre-typing skills.

Detailed configuration options allow teachers to set specific words, letters, and speeds as well as create their own word lists appropriate for the ability level of the user. Speedy Keys can also help older learners who may have difficulties with motor control, reading, and spelling. Students will improve their keyboard, spelling and reading skills through four fun-packed activities.

Features:

	Four fun and motivating activities.
	Configurable by letter, words, speed, and activities.
	Appeals to a wide range of abilities.
	Improves reading and spelling.
	Create your own word lists.
	Built-in speech helps improve word recognition.
	Detects and reacts to skill level.

Minimum System Requirements

Any Win OS, P-350 Mhz, 64 Mb RAM.

Mac OSX or higher, 256 Mb RAM.

Network version available for classrooms. For more information, please contact Autism Coach.