KEYBOARDING SOFTWARE
Evaluation Criteria

Excellent	Fewer than 6 "No" responses
Good	Between 6 and 10 "No" responses
Fair	Between 11 and 15 "No" responses
Poor	More than 15 "No" responses

Ratings were based on 'Yes' and 'No' responses to the 31 questions below.  

1. Is the program user friendly?
2. Is a textbook included in the package?
3. Can the program be networked?
4. Can specific lessons be selected while others are skipped?
5. Is sound a must with the program?
6. Can the backspace key be 'turned off'?
7. Can speed goals be individualized per student?
8. Can accuracy goals be individualize per student?
9. Are variable-length drills included?
10. Are variable-length timed drills included?
11. Are the drills keyed only from the monitor?
12. Are errors allowed on drill practice?
13. Is speed determined on drill lines?
14. Is accuracy determined on drill lines?
15. Are variable-length timed writings included?
16. Are a variety of difficulty levels possible on timed writings?
17. Can timed writings be created/customized?
18. Is proper posture introduced and reinforced?
19. Are proper reach and keystroking techniques introduced and reinforced?
20. Is proper hand and wrist position introduced and reinforced?
21. Are student progress reports available?
22. Is feedback given to students?
23. Is lesson performance and completion tracked?
24. Is error diagnosis provided?
25. Are fourth row numbers taught?
26. Are symbols taught?
27. Are the 10-key pad numbers taught?
28. Is language arts content included in the program?
29. Are the motivational activities inviting to students?
30. Do motivational activities reinforce good habits?
31. Can students be locked out of the motivation activities?

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