Utah Keyboarding Software
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| Software Title: SES Type | Year Published: 2001 | |
| Suggested Age: 15 + years | Rating: Good | |
| Description: SES Type is a freeware touch typing tuition course designed for modern typing requirements. It consists of over 1200 short exercises, to gradually introduce the keys. The program is based around Accuracy, rather than speed or rhythm. Little emphasis is given to technique, however, so this program is better used as reinforcement and skillbuilding. Contains more than 1200 short exercises include simple training exercises to more complex extracts from literary works. Full online help gives advice about how to type and how to sit while typing, and slowly takes you through the first course giving hints and advice on how to type. "Free practice" exercise allows user to enter own combination of letters or to practice the particular sequence of letters that are causing problems. Optional Audio feedback to help detect errors and to encourage accuracy. Fully configurable font size and performance metrics. Support for alternative keyboard layouts. Course files can be modified to make new exercises. Standard windows load and save format for storing current position and performance record allows multiple users on one copy, and allows one person to use multiple machines to learn. Ideal for teaching environments. Turn on the fingers window to see what finger to use next. Available in English and Spanish versions. | ||
| OS/System Requirements: Windows 98 or higher | ||
| Approximate Cost: FREE | ||
| Source of Supply: Square Eyes Software http://www.ee.ed.ac.uk/~pmh/Type/ | ||
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