Background
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing is a computer software (version 12) program that teaches proper typing techniques. Mavis Beacon is the name of the "teacher" in the series. However, Mavis Beacon is not a real person—she is "the Betty Crocker of cyberspace." Renee Lesperance is the model whose photo serves as the face of Mavis Beacon (http://www.mahalo.com/mavis-beacon)
The Product:
Mavis Beacon is a tutorial software program produced by Borderbund Software. While the program itself isn’t available in an online format, it is available for a free trial download, requiring a purchase after the trial period.
Manufacturer's Description
It’s fun and easy to improve your keyboarding skills, especially when you have an experienced teacher. Mavis has taught millions of people how to type, from complete beginners who hunt and peck for the right key, to keyboarding professionals who want to polish their skills.
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 12 is the fast, easy and entertaining way to become the best typist you can be. Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing® 12 means better typing guaranteed! (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mavis-Beacon-Teaches-Typing-Version/dp/B0001X9IFY)
Relevance and suitability of software
This program is an easy to use software. It is filled with age appropriate content, with fun exciting games and a personalized keyboard. The “finger positions” on the software allows you to master correct finger positioning. This software also allows students to enter their names, therefore students performance and achievement is easy to track and assessment of progress and typing speed is easily accessible. Typing instructions are available in both English and Spanish.
This program offers a variety of teaching methods to suit all learning styles. A user’s guide is available together with audio and visual aids to assist with problem areas. There is a game hallway of fun games that gives you the opportunity to build skills while having fun. A personal coach is available in a classroom setting who guides you through all the steps. You can also check your progress and get quick help.
I would strongly recommend Mavis Beacon to all beginners and those who would like to enhance their typing skills.
Follow the link below for “Mavis beacon Teaches Typing, Version 12”
http://www.gzkidzone.com/gamesell/p19275.asp
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Great minds think alike girl. Mavis beacon is definitely one of the best typing software to improve anyone's typing skills
ReplyDeleteoh yes indeed, the newer version is better though!!
ReplyDeleteOf the many software program this one sounds interesting. I live the fact that there are games so that you can actually have fun when learning, sounds exciting!
ReplyDeletei am all for learning while having fun. i am sure this software will help people spruce up their typing skills
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, it is quite fun and will certainly capture kids attention
ReplyDeleteI always liked typing, but I never possessed the skill to type fast, I believe I will have to invest in learning this skill. Thanks for the link, will check it out.
ReplyDeleteThe Mavis Beacon program is indeed beneficial to anyone who strive to improve or increace their typing skills.Work will definitely become more efficient and effective as we learn to type the proper way.
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It is even more exciting.
finally!....a software i can use to help me keep my fingers on asdf ;lkj and its fun and interactive too!
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