Two CD-Rom Set:

Level 5 - Intoduction to Keyboard Skills
Level 6 - Keyboard Skills

Keyboard I (Level 5) and Keyboard II (Level 6) are combined to introduce young children with confidence in Mouse skills (and are ready for the challenge using the keyboard) basic keyboard skills.

Keyboard I uses Peepers own keyboard to identify what various keys are used for; includes letters of the alphabet and numbers 1-9. Then Keyboard II is a natural progression for the children to have a go on their own keyboard, identifying letters, numbers, some special keys, typing words and stories.

The focus of Introduction to Keyboard is to introduce children to Keyboard skills whilst learning basic numeracy and literacy.

The focus of Keyboard Skills is for children that have gained skills in Introduction to Keyboard (Level 5) to now use these skills with their own keyboard. They will learn these skills along with basic numeracy and literacy in an interactive, fun, and imaginative way, laying the foundation for a lifetime of Computing confidence.

It is interactive, bi-cultural, educational and most importantly FUN! It is aimed for use in Early Education and Junior Primary and compliments the National Curriculum (Te Whariki).

Our audio and visual demonstrations direct the children clearly and simply on how the computer keyboard works, (if necessary, we also suggest that you reduce mouse speed and reduce keyboard speed to make it easier for your child to use).

Children have a choice of EASY or HARD lessons, and also as there are numerous numeracy and literacy lessons they have the option of "SHOW ME THE ANSWERS PLEASE" or "I CAN ANSWER MYSELF THANKS". This enables children with all different levels of ability to learn at their own pace. We have found this builds confidence. There are 10 interactive lessons for each skill base and these lessons can be followed either individually, as a class group, or with teacher assistance.

There are help buttons, audio instructions and teachers notes for all lessons. There is a project at the end of each level which revises the entire Keyboard Level which can be printed on completion.

An instruction manual is included.

SKILLS GAINED
As part of the Peepers Collection the Keyboard Skills CD-Rom Set follows the natural development of learning essential skills. Your children will gain:

Confidence in using a computer mouse

Confidence in using a computer keyboard

Identification of various ICT items and how they are used

Listening and following direction

Numeracy

Literacy

Introduction to Maori language

Fine motor co- ordination

Introduction to numbers and counting

Observation

Confidence in choices

System requirements:
Microsoft Windows 98/Me/Xp/Vista

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