1.     A new 3-user version is available for those families with more than two young typists, but who can’t afford the more expensive 5-site license.

2.     Finger Guides can now be purchased separately for just $15.00 each.

3.     And we’re proud to introduce a free demo trial version of Keyboard Classroom.  Just click on the button in the upper right corner of the home page to download.

Keep those email suggestions coming!

A three year old school in North Carolina recently created a new typing curriculum completely around Keyboard Classroom.  The school, built on a philosophy of inclusion, brings children with special needs, children with average abilities, and children who are academically gifted, together in a friendly and charitable environment.

One of the school’s teachers wrote to us.  ”I was drawn to your program because of its specialization for helping children with special needs, and was interested to learn about the Ben Bronz Academy.  Besides Autism, we also have children with ADD and serious handwriting difficulties.  There are other disabilities our children have, and we’d like to be able to accept them with any level of difficulty.  We understand that in developing their writing skills, they need the tools to conquer their physical limitations.”

The school purchased a 25-site license and has installed it on their computer network.  We look forward to hearing about some wonderful first semester results!

Eric from South Carolina was much like any other 6th grader with learning challenges.  His mother has been trying to teach him to type for more than three years now but nothing has worked.  Eric has ADHD and has serious trouble physically writing as well as organizing his thoughts. His Mom was hoping to free him from the physical task of writing by having the typing become automatic.

Eric started using Keyboard Classroom two months ago and the results have been remarkable.  ”It really helps me type because I can go at my own pace and it’s more interesting than other programs and I don’t get bored,” he says. “I like that it doesn’t show me how fast I am, because that would put me under pressure. But I can tell I’m getting better.”

Eric’s 3rd grade sister doesn’t have the same learning issues as her brother but Mom says she’s become “jealous” of her older brother and wants to start typing herself.  The family recently upgraded to a dual user license so they can both practice at the same time.

Home School families are among the most demanding because they require curricula that can capture a child’s attention, provide a benefit across a variety of subject areas, and do so at an affordable price.  As we’ve traveled to Home School conventions , we hear the same comments over and over again.  ”There are so many great software products on the market today,” said one mother of four.  ”But the software doesn’t do much good if they can’t type!”

Parents have embraced Keyboard Classroom’s back-to-basics approach to learning to type.  They like that the program is structured, guaranteeing that a child must master a skill before moving on to something more complicated.  And they marvel at the simplicity but amazing functionality of our unique finger guides, that keep a child’s hands in proper touch typing position.

Watch for us in the next year as we hope to expand our presence at Home School gatherings across the country.

Carrie repeatedly demonstrated the software, using dozens of children who had either never typed before, or who had long ago given up on the more “popular” learn to type programs on the market.  Without exception, they took to Keyboard Classroom immediately, passing levels and having their fingers dance across the keyboard in astounding fashion.  Parents were amazed and we were thrilled with the response.

We’ll be ratcheting up our appearances at HomeSchool conventions around the country.  Keep an eye out.

Steve

Keyboard Classroom automatically customizes itself for each student. If you have more than one child who wants to use the program, they each must have their own ID, so a multiple user license is necessary. The 25 site license can be installed on a local area network (LAN) for use in schools. 

Steve

Thanks to all of you who have told your friends and family about Keyboard Classroom.  We’re excited to be a part of the MassHOPE Homeschooler’s Convention April 24th and 25th in Worcester, MA.  If you’re around, please stop and say hello!

Steve

To that end, we’ve received requests for multi-user licenses available via CD.  I’m happy to report that we are within weeks of launching that product and will let you all know when it is available. Check back soon.

Steve

So we invented these simple plastic finger guides.  You attach them with velcro strips to a typical keyboard, placing them diagonally between the “W” and the “E” on the left side, and the “I” and the “O” on the right.  By placing the middle and ring fingers on either side of each guide, hands are guaranteed to stay in the correct position.

We’ll ship you a free set of finger guides with every purchase of Keyboard Classroom.

It’s just that simple.

Steve