Dr. Fry's Computer Keyboarding for Beginners

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Item #:	023817
ISBN:	9781576907641
Grades:	PK-AD

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Keyboarding is now a critical skill that should be taught correctly from the start. When children are not given directed instructions on keyboarding, they will begin to develop their own techniques which generally limit accuracy and speed. Dr. Fry's Computer Keyboarding for Beginners is designed to teach your child to keyboard using the correct method. By the end of the 20 lessons, your child will know the location of the letters and symbols on the keyboard (and which fingers are used to strike which keys) and be able to accurately use the 10 finger touch type method. Enh

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Handwriting

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ISBN

9781576907641

EAN

014467027647

Format

Softcover Book

Brand Name

Teacher Created Resources

Weight

0.35 (lbs.)

Dimensions

11.0" x 8.5" x 0.06"

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Lin C on Mar 17, 2022

My son needs a beginner keyboard course to help him find his way around a keyboard so he can code. This looked appropos.

Gregg D on Sep 5, 2020

I will be teaching a basic typing class at a local co-op, and this looked like it would work nice for take home practice work

Regina N on Aug 19, 2020

Wanted a keyboarding program that was easy to use and didn't require software that becomes out dated.

Natalie M on Jan 16, 2020

To help my students learn proper keyboarding skills.

Lisa H on Jul 3, 2017

I used this curriculum two summers ago and really liked it! It works well with my 3rd & 5th graders at that time.

Cindy M on Jan 24, 2017

I'm looking to teach my 5th grader how to properly type. I don't care for the online programs available.

Kristen Z on Sep 17, 2016

My son needs to learn to type and I don't care for the software programs.

Gina J on Oct 2, 2015

simple

Lin C on Mar 17, 2022

I want to teach my son a basic skill needed in this day in age.

Heather F on Aug 23, 2021

My son needs a beginner keyboard course to help him find his way around a keyboard so he can code. This looked appropos.

Gregg D on Sep 5, 2020

Wanted something for Tech for my littles.

Sarah D on Aug 25, 2020

I will be teaching a basic typing class at a local co-op, and this looked like it would work nice for take home practice work

Regina N on Aug 19, 2020

We all peck the computer keyboard and need to do better. For ages 6,13,16, and 40's.

Sharon H on Aug 14, 2020

Wanted a keyboarding program that was easy to use and didn't require software that becomes out dated.

Natalie M on Jan 16, 2020

My son is interested in computer coding, so I thought a good 1st step was learning some basic keyboarding.

Jennifer M on May 22, 2019

To help my students learn proper keyboarding skills.

Lisa H on Jul 3, 2017

a friend recommended this

Katherine W on Jun 16, 2017

I used this curriculum two summers ago and really liked it! It works well with my 3rd & 5th graders at that time.

Cindy M on Jan 24, 2017

Great price! I read good reviews elsewhere. Amazon's was more expensive.

Radoslava F on Jan 2, 2017

I'm looking to teach my 5th grader how to properly type. I don't care for the online programs available.

Kristen Z on Sep 17, 2016

Seemed as good as any for a starter book

Nicole W on Jul 13, 2016

My son needs to learn to type and I don't care for the software programs.

Gina J on Oct 2, 2015

I want to teach my son a basic skill needed in this day in age.

Heather F on Aug 23, 2021

Wanted something for Tech for my littles.

Sarah D on Aug 25, 2020

We all peck the computer keyboard and need to do better. For ages 6,13,16, and 40's.

Sharon H on Aug 14, 2020

My son is interested in computer coding, so I thought a good 1st step was learning some basic keyboarding.

Jennifer M on May 22, 2019

a friend recommended this

Katherine W on Jun 16, 2017

Great price! I read good reviews elsewhere. Amazon's was more expensive.

Radoslava F on Jan 2, 2017

Seemed as good as any for a starter book

Nicole W on Jul 13, 2016

Is this book consumable? Will I need multiples for multiple students?

Rebecca on Aug 11, 2022

BEST ANSWER: Permission is granted to "reproduce the materials is this book for use in a single classroom," so one book is fine for multiple students within the home or a classroom. I only have two students, so I simply copied the progress chart and let them use the book at different times of the day.

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Carianne B on Aug 11, 2022
Purchased on Apr 26, 2022

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Carianne B on Aug 11, 2022
Purchased on Apr 26, 2022

No, it is not consummable. Only one student can use the book at a time as each needs to see the lesson. But no writing is done in the book so it can be used by multiple students. My son enjoyed it last year and I'm saving it for his younger siblings to use in the future!

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Elisabeth R on Aug 12, 2022
Purchased on Jun 4, 2021

You should only need one copy, unless you intend for students to be using it at the same time. They will only be typing from it, not writing in the book itself. But you are allowed to make copies for your classroom as well, if needed.

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Karen M on Aug 11, 2022
Purchased on Jul 12, 2022

No it’s not a consumable. You don’t do any writing in it but each student needs to see the lesson because they’re typing each lesson. I suppose you could photocopy each page and hand it out daily?? But not sure of rules on that.

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Michelle C on Aug 11, 2022
Purchased on Jul 21, 2021

It is not consumable. You just set it next to the keyboard for whichever device you’re using to type on and type directly onto the computer. So one copy is plenty, unless you want to work in different locations at the same time.

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Christine G on Aug 11, 2022
Purchased on Aug 21, 2021

The book is not consumable. You can use it repeatedly as many times as you want.

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ALLISON B on Aug 11, 2022
Purchased on Apr 4, 2021

Non-consumable. Multiple kids can use the same book.

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Sharon H on Aug 11, 2022
Purchased on Aug 14, 2020

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Pg. 57. "Spelling Demons"??? What in the world is that talking about?

Tracy on Jul 16, 2021

BEST ANSWER: The top of the same page (57) explains: "Spelling demons are words that are frequently misspelled. They are listed here in alphabetical order. For practice, try typing each word three times, spacing between words, and pressing the Return or Enter key at the end of each line." Additionally, in the Introduction on page 6, the author says this under "Keyboarding Spelling Demons": "Research studies have shown that most spelling errors come from a relatively small list of words. These misspelled words are sometimes referred to as 'spelling demons.' To help students improve their spelling, you may wish to have them practice keyboarding the spelling demons on page 55 [sic] a few at a time."
In other words, the author is using "demon" figuratively, in the sense of something that torments people but in a non-spiritual sense. Hope this helps.

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KATHERINE L on Jul 17, 2021
Purchased on Jul 29, 2020

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KATHERINE L on Jul 17, 2021
Purchased on Jul 29, 2020

The book uses "spelling demons" for words that are frequently misspelled. It gives a list of the frequently misspelled words so you can practice typing them. The book also has a space so you can add your own spelling demons.

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ALLISON B on Jul 18, 2021
Purchased on Apr 4, 2021

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Is 4 years old too early?

A shopper on Nov 1, 2020

BEST ANSWER: I would say wait until they know their letters and can read a little before attempting, but you know your child best. Maybe it isn't too early. Anyway, this is so inexpensive and doesn't take up too much space, it's easy to put away if you find out it is too early.

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Julianna N on Nov 1, 2020
Purchased on Mar 16, 2020

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Julianna N on Nov 1, 2020
Purchased on Mar 16, 2020

Depends on letter recognition, patience, and hand size/flexibility.
Lesson 6 (for example) has 31 lines of about 23 types each. Person's hands are spread and kept lightly on all 9 primary keys: ASDFspacebarJKL; so hands need to actually fit (be big enough).

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Sharon H on Nov 1, 2020
Purchased on Aug 14, 2020

Dr. Fry’s keyboarding book is very thorough and can be taken at the student’s pace. I would question a four year old’s coordination skills with typing though. But you know your child- give it a try!

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Catherine W on Nov 1, 2020
Purchased on Jul 10, 2020

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HOW IS TYPING TAUGHT? IS A DISC USED

A shopper on Sep 22, 2017

BEST ANSWER: No, a disc is not used. There are individual written lessons with finger placements and introductions to new points and then exercises to apply those lessons. It's very similar to how we were taught on typewriters in school years ago. (ASDF JKL; etc...) I have used it with my 5th and 7th grader with great success. It reiterates the proper hand placement for correct and speedy typing skills and It lets students progress at their own speed. Great book for the price!

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User on Sep 22, 2017
Purchased on Aug 16, 2016

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User on Sep 22, 2017
Purchased on Aug 16, 2016

No a disc is not used, it's just written pages with 20 separate lessons. It reminded me of my Jr. High keyboarding class in the late 80's. My daughter is learning to type. It's a good value.

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Mary E on Sep 22, 2017
Purchased on Mar 22, 2016

No, there is no disc. Each lesson starts with a paragraph explaining the lesson. Next is diagram of the keyboard and hands followed by the practice text for them to type.

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Heidi M on Sep 22, 2017
Purchased on Feb 11, 2016

There is no disk, but there are clearly explained instructions and illustrations . I think it is one of the best I have used .

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Lisa H on Sep 22, 2017
Purchased on Jul 3, 2017

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My kids are doing this and I am thoroughly amazed they appear to actually type correctly. I have never learned more than advanced "hen pecking". Seven days spent on each successive lesson. So it's truely learning by repetition.