S20 Learning com Keyboarding PK 12

The session focused on keyboarding instruction, specifically through learning.com's curriculum. Here's a summary:
Introduction to Keyboarding: Sherry Brought introduced the session, highlighting the importance of keyboarding skills and the adaptive keyboarding curriculum for grades 3 through 12. 14:32
Curriculum Overview: The curriculum includes phonics-based lessons for K-1 grades, formal instruction on different rows of the keyboard for grades 2-5, and adaptive keyboarding for grades 3-12. 15:25
Adaptive Keyboarding: Detailed explanation of adaptive keyboarding, including how to assign curriculum, monitor student progress, and the resources available for instruction. 14:47
Learning.com's Presence: Mentioned learning.com's extensive use across Texas, serving thousands of teachers and students. 15:14
Keyboarding Techniques: Emphasis on teaching proper keyboarding techniques, focusing first on technique, then accuracy, and finally speed. 18:22
Games and Practice: Introduction of games like Keyboard Garden and Block Party for engaging practice. 28:06
Adaptive Keyboarding Details: Further details on adaptive keyboarding, including its dynamic nature, adjusting to students' needs based on their performance. 44:24
The session was rich in content, covering various aspects of keyboarding instruction and the resources available through learning.com.