A basic skill that all people need is the knowledge of typing. After all, typing is a common skill for access to the digital world and all it has to offer. Here are some strategies for teaching typing:
Set a goal:
Set goals and let your student measure themself as they wish. Many websites (such as this one) offer typing tests to tell you how fast you are typing.
Make it a game:
Learning to type can be boring. Choose games to help your student learn. Here are some possible resources:
(Not all games and items linked above have been checked for suitability to any given age group. As with all parts of your curriculum, it is up to you to review the content for appropriateness.)
Show them the relevance:
Typing is probably one of those skills to cover quickly and then let them use it. A couple of assignments in other subjects that require typing will teach them quickly how important it is to be able to type.
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