As more families turn to homeschooling, the availability of books, materials, guides, and resources expands as well. It’s useful to have someone to turn to for advice on the things they use and the tools they recommend, and that’s what Lindsey Clair provides at her homeschooling website. Typesy: You’re homeschooling three daughters at different age levels. How do you provide for their different learning needs at the same time? LC: This was a definite challenge in the beginning. It was a matter of figuring out each child’s learning style and shaping it around them individually if possible. I like using the multi-age approach with Reading, Science, and History. For my older daughter I expand on her strengths in the subject. I also utilize the library a lot for age purposes. Online learning is another way to provide for their learning needs. Right now we utilize IXL Math. Because my youngest is in preschool and needs way more than I can give her (hands on and socialization) I enrolled her in Pre-K 2 mornings a week. At that time I get to homeschool my older two daughters right there on site (church building) and really focus on academics without interruptions. Definitely a win-win situation for all 3 girls. Typesy: What are some books you might recommend for parents who are considering switching to homeschooling, or planning for their first child’s education? LC: There are three great books out there for parents considering homeschooling: Overcome your Fear of Homeschooling Insider Information by…
Teenagers and the Best Time to Learn
There have been many studies showing that there’s some truth to the saying that “old dogs can’t learn new tricks” – or rather that it’s harder for them. In other words, the best time to learn something new is when you’re a child, because that’s when your brain is still developing and forming the majority of the connections between the neurons that form the mental network and memory resources that are the basis of any type of skill. For example, that’s why children pick up languages so easily, and why it’s so much harder to learn a new language as an adult. However, it’s never too late to learn anything! It just might take a little more time. What’s more, learning and memorizing new skills or new information helps keep your brain flexible and many studies have proven that keeping your brain active helps prevent age-related problems like dementia. This all means that even as an adult you can start learning a new skill like touch typing, but that it’s also a great idea to encourage your children to learn that skill as soon as possible. As a recent study shows, it’s also a good idea to keep this encouragement going even into the teenage years and beyond, because for some children that hyper-flexible state of mind continues to exist longer than previously thought. The study focused on high-IQ children and found that the intense learning period seems to stretch out for a few more years, allowing them to pick…
7 Tips For Safer Typing
If you spend long hours at the computer, you’re getting the practice you need to be an expert touch typist, but you may also be increasing your risk of developing a repetitive strain injury (RSI), or other problems related to the muscles, tendons, and nerves in your shoulders and back and neck. In order to stay healthy while you type, remember to use these ergonomic tips that we explain in the Typesy training program: a. Keep your head straight and facing forward, without tipping your head up or down. The screen should be in front of you and level with your eyes. Use a document holder to bring papers that you need to refer to up to the same level. b. Make sure your back stays supported and straight. Don’t lean forward or backward when you type. Use a lumbar pillow to support the natural curve of your lower spine. c. Let your arms fall naturally from your shoulders – you shouldn’t have to raise your shoulders to bring your hands to the keyboard, or force your arms down either. Your elbows should form a 90-degree angle so that your wrists are flat on the keyboard. d. Your chair should provide support for your legs, with your thighs remaining horizontal to the ground and your lower legs bending 90 degrees at the knee, forming an L shape. Use a footrest if necessary to keep your legs in the proper position. e. Don’t stress your eyes, which are just as important…
Typing: Bridging Past and Present
Although it seems that everyone you see walking around today has a smartphone or tablet in hand, thumb-tapping away at their messages and online chat sessions, there are people who prefer to use a typewriter to write letters to their friends, and to create works of fiction or nonfiction, plays and poetry, that will be published. The art of using a typewriter is still alive and well, even if it has been overshadowed by the super-fast connections that are possible with computer keyboards. Film director Christopher Lockett devoted an hour-long movie to the topic, featuring interviews and discussions with authors who use typewriters, typewriter repairmen, and even some teenagers who appreciate the old-school feel of the instrument. “The Typewriter (in the 21st Century)” is a movie that might not make it out of the independent art-film theatres, but anyone interested in the subject will enjoy Lockett’s look at the history and current state of typing. In an interview published in the Los Angeles Downtown News, Lockett talked about his low-budget but high-quality film, comparing using a typewriter to riding a bicycle. According to Lockett, when you use a typewriter it might not be the most efficient way of getting text down on paper, but it’s the experience that counts. “It’s about enjoying the ride,” he commented. Reviewers have pointed out that Lockett does not include people like deadline-driven advertisers or screenwriters who rely on the keyboard shortcuts of a word processing document to keep pace with the demands of their…
Is My Child Too Young to Learn to Type?
Although typewriters were first used in business offices, it wasn’t long before teachers started introducing them into the classroom. As a new method of communication, typing was seen as a useful skill for future career development, although at first most of that was also in a business setting, for people who would become secretaries and office workers. However, even though many schools offered (or required) typing classes, and even though studies showed that students who used typewriters for their writing often showed better English skills, improved spelling, and more fluent writing, in general classwork was still done by hand. Today, more and more schools are using computers in the classroom, and even inviting children to bring their own handheld devices to school. There are software games and lessons designed for children as young as 3 years old, and even babies as young as 6 months old have their own computer games using the keyboard! Obviously, the answer to the question “Is my child too young to learn to type?” is “No!” – with a few explanations, that is. Very young children won’t enjoy being forced to repeat key-letter matching over and over. They’ll learn best if they’re learning unconsciously while playing a game. Babies don’t generally have the hand-eye coordination to accurately hit small keys on a keyboard one at a time, much less in letter combinations that form words. Let them learn where things are on the keyboard at their own pace until they’re able to deliberately locate and…
Most public school teachers arrive at their job knowing that they’ve got a preselected list of lessons and books to work with, and a district-developed set of tests and curricula that they will be using throughout the year to teach their students. When you’re a homeschooling parent, it’s often a little harder to find the right tools to teach your children. That’s why websites like Cristina Grau’s AHomeschoolMom.com are so useful for first-time and long-time homeschoolers – she’s living the process and has valuable tips to share with other parents. UV: It seems like with four children to homeschool, you’ve got more than enough to keep you busy, and yet you decided to set up this website a few years ago. How do you find time to do everything? CG: Before taking on anything new, I think a great deal of prayer is necessary. I want to make sure that any new adventure I wish to embark on is not of my own doing, but that my family is behind my endeavors and God is a part of the plan. Once those requirements are in the clear, the next is to organize my time. Blogging is last on my list of priorities, honestly. My family, our homeschooling, and other ministries come first. So, if I plan to add blogging to my list of activities, I need to schedule time into my routine. This is simply done by figuring how much time it takes to handle our learning, then by adding…
Why You Should Learn Cursive To Improve Typing
Cursive, longhand, fair-hand, joined-up writing – are any of these terms familiar? For most of us these days, the bulk of written communication is done via a computer keyboard or smartphone screen, and the art of penmanship is becoming as old-fashioned as tatting lace or wearing a watch fob. Children are still taught how to write in school, but most aren’t required to learn anything more than how to form letters correctly so that they’re legible. How long ago did you learn how to write by hand? Is your handwriting better today than it was when you were in school? Chances are you’ve done so much keyboarding, and so little writing, that your once-readable sentences are messy scrawls that even you have a hard time deciphering. We’re not recommending that you stop typing, of course! But if you spend time practicing your handwriting, you’ll stimulate your brain in useful and unique ways, and that will result in positive feedback that will also improve your skills at the keyboard. A study done at Indiana University looked at brain scans of young children who were learning handwriting skills, and found that more areas of the brain were active and interconnected when they were shaping cursive (longhand) letters than when they were printing letters. All writing involves hand-eye coordination, but there is more required by cursive writing, since the letters must flow into each other, and the shapes of the letters involve more thought and focused direction. That focus, combined with the visual…
Practicing With Pangrams
In order to be a fast and accurate typist, you’ve got a lot of numbers to learn: 1 brain, 2 hands, 10 fingers, 26 letters of the alphabet. The key is to find the way to make those numbers all add up to perfect your touch typing technique! Look for things that challenge you and entertain you, and give you a way of practicing in a way that uses all of those components of typing at the same time. One good way to practice keystroke dexterity is to type out some pangrams, or sentences that use all of the letters of the alphabet. If you’ve been using the Typesy program, then you’ll be familiar with the tracking charts that show your progress and utilization for each finger of each hand. The system will provide you with exercises that target each of your fingers, so that you can work on strengthening them individually. If you’re practicing on your own, these exercises take a little preparation. Since not all letters of the alphabet show up with the same frequency in standard English texts, you might need to go looking for some slightly nonstandard phrases to help you practice all of the letters of the alphabet. In this post, we’ve provided you with some pangrams to practice with. The uncommon words and use of less-frequent letters will help ensure that you have an opportunity to work on keystrokes with all of your fingers, and help you make steady progress towards your touch typing…
Results From The Cincy Typing Challenge
Back in July we talked about typing competitions and focused on the Cincy Typing Challenge. The final rounds for this competition took place on July 25th at the Cincinnati Museum Center. Although all of the previous rounds had been done on a standard QWERTY keyboard, for the finals the contenders needed to learn how to use a new type of keyboard, called the TREWGrip. The inventor of this new layout, Mark Parker, sponsored the competition and hopes that this wider exposure to the device will help move his startup project forward. Unlike some other new keyboard layouts, the TREWGrip is a redesign of the QWERTY keyboard that maintains the same finger/key matching. Another feature of this new keyboard design is that you can “dock” your smartphone in the middle of the board, allowing you full keyboard access on your mobile device. The keyboard can also be used with any standard computer setup. According to the product website, typists can transfer over to this layout with about 8 hours of training, and still get back up to nearly 100% of their normal QWERTY typing speed. The contestants at the Cincy Typing Challenge didn’t have 8 hours to practice using the new keyboard, but still managed to submit respectable times and keystroke counts. Cincy typing champion Robert Price clocked in at 115wpm during his final round, a speed that’s definitely well above average! There’s no word yet as to whether this typing contest will become a regular event, but here at Typesy…
Leo Fuchigami's New Approach To Studying At HackMyStudy.com
There’s nothing more frustrating than spending hours on end reading and reviewing study materials, only to come away feeling as if you know less than you did when you started. This isn’t limited just to your college years – it’s a problem for students of all ages, at all levels of education, and with a variety of educational goals. The solution, says Leo Fuchigami, is to know how to study. At his website HackMyStudy.com he provides the keys you need to make your study time efficient and effective. 7S: Tell us a bit about yourself. Were you inspired to set up this website because of your experiences as a student? LF: My name is Leo Fuchigami, and I would describe myself as an aspiring “Jack of All Trades.” I am particularly fond of this description because of its historical context. In the early renaissance era, this phrase was used synonymously with the term “Renaissance Man,” which was a title bestowed on only the most eclectically well accomplished (e.g. Shakespeare, De Vinci, etc.). However, some time later, this phrase was appended with “Master of None,” giving it a negative connotation. Even today, people like to categorize themselves as generalists and specialists, which, depending on your perspective can have either a positive or negative nuance. I recall the exact moment that the idea of sharing my study hacks came to me. It was right before the final exams season of the first semester of my last year of university. A friend expressed…