Utah Keyboarding Software
Review
| Software Title: Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing for Kids | Year Published: 2001 | |
| Suggested Age: 5 to 8 years | Rating: Excellent | |
| Description: An ever-popular tutorial, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing! For Kids was developed especially for beginners to discover the world of communication through typing and multimedia. Mavis presents typing basics, including fingering techniques for small hands in a friendly, engaging way that children will appreciate. The learning process starts with individual letters, then moves smoothly on to words and complete sentences. Children can advance at their own pace, without pressure. By striking the right keys, your child will help Mavis bake a fantastic pie...sort out an overstuffed closet...shampoo the dog...and much more. Three levels keep kids challenged as their skills grow. Exercises are designed especially for kids, to build valuable keyboarding and early reading skills. Positive, nurturing feedback stresses accuracy as well as speed. Program keeps individual progress records for over 20 kids. Includes Teacher Resource binder. | ||
| OS/System
Requirements:
PC: Win 3.1; 486/25MHz; 8MB RAM; 8MB swap file req.; 2X CD-ROM; 640x480, 256 colors SVGA graphics; Win-compatible sound card Mac: System 7.1; 68030/25MHz; 8MB RAM, 4.2MB free; 10MB hard disk space; 2X CD-ROM; 640x480, 256 colors |
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| Approximate Cost: $50 (site licenses available) | ||
| Source of Supply: Mindscape (The Learning Company—School Division) | ||
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