Week of September 14th

This week everyone is most-likely at a different places in the introduction of Custom Typing, so please choose the section below that describes where you are now:

Choice 1: I need to introduce Custom Typing to students

Please prepare for your introduction lesson in order to have an easier experience.

1. Sign up for the lab, allow 30-40 minutes.
2. Check the list of usernames availalble in the Custom Typing administrator section. Learn to use a great report.
3. If a student is missing from your group, request a student account
   
4. Locate the link to Custom Typing on the D97 website.
5. Preview techniques, listed on the D7 Custom Typing Login Page.
6. Be prepared to walk students through the first few pages of the tutorial. 
   
7. Locate or print a fingering chart. Talk about Home Row
8. Key Point:
   Be prepared to discuss the need to practice often, by doing drills. Compare keyboarding practice to practicing a musical instrument or practice sports. They need to build muscle-memory.
   

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Choice 2: I have already introduced Custom Typing to students

Since Custom Typing is fresh in their minds, all you need to do this week is refer to the list above, then fill in the gaps. Encourage home practice. Try this:

1. If a student is missing from your group, request a student account
2. Print a Custom Typing report (see sidebar)
3. Check the report to see if any of your students practiced.
4. Remember to compliment students for practicing at home. Do this in front of their peers, when others are listening. (in line, during transition, by the drinking fountain)
5. Why not pull a quiet student aside and give him or her a head's up reason to practice, then be sure to check and catch this student being good!

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