Introduction to Keyboard is directed at the children with confidence in Mouse Skills (Levels 1-4). It teaches the children the basics of how to use the keyboard including the letters of the alphabet, and numbers 1-9.

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).

The focus of Introduction to Keyboard is to introduce children to Keyboard skills by using Peepers keyboard in an interactive, fun and imaginative way, laying the foundation for a lifetime of computing confidence.

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 which revises the entire Introduction to Keyboard Level which can be printed on completion. If the children are confident in completing this project then we recommend they move on to the next level: Keyboard Skills.

An instruction manual is included.

SKILLS GAINED
As part of the Peepers Collection the Introduction to Keyboard CD-Rom 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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