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Typing Instructor For Kids - Version II [OLD VERSION]

Typing Instructor For Kids - Version II [OLD VERSION]

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From: Individual Software
Category: Software

List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $3.90
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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 30 reviews
Sales Rank: 462

Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Xp, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98
Media: CD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows 98
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 2 x 9.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.

MPN: EMM-TK2
Model: EDM-TK2
UPC: 018527104101
EAN: 0018527104101
ASIN: B000DT9356

Release Date: November 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: #3.99 shipping *NO CALIFORNIA SALES* **FREE** UPGRADE TO EXPEDITED SHIPPING EXCEPT CALIFORNIA/APO address. BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED RETAIL BOX Version 2. NOT in paper sleeve. Platform: W98/ME/2000/XP. Expedited shipping is required for APO address/California Sales.

Features:
  • Proven typing instruction methods; measure progress and save results
  • Typing tutorial for kids in an entertaining and educational environment
  • Step-by-step typing instruction; 100s of lessons and tests
  • Visual guides to finger/key placement; 11 action-packed games
  • Varying, skill-level settings allow young students to advance at different paces

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Typing Instructor has helped individuals improve their typing skills. Typing Instructor for Kids 2 delivers the same proven typing methods for children in an entertaining and educational environment. Software includes Lessons, Challenges, Saved Results, Practice material and Games. Kids find it educational, motivating and entertaining. Winner of many awards including those from Newsweek, Critics choice, Eddie Awards, Bessie Awards, All Star Software and many more. Give your child a gift that he will use a lifetime. The fun typing teacher for kids.


Customer Reviews:   Read 25 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Typing Instructor   September 18, 2008
Novemberlove (Meriden, CT)
My kids love it. My 4 yr old and 9 year old are both enjoying it and hopefully use to the full.


2 out of 5 stars Got stuck after the first level.   September 7, 2008
eulalane (us city)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful

My child cannot proceed with the next level/lesson because he says it got stuck on the 1st one. I haven't looked at it yet, but any decent program should automatically advance to succeeding level. Hopefully, I can make it work when I find time to mess with it.


5 out of 5 stars Great   September 1, 2008
math man
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is a great typing program. Both my kids ages 8 and 12 used it.


5 out of 5 stars Fun for kids   August 17, 2008
E. West (TN)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I had tried to get my 9yo son to learn typing from a program geared for adults. It was not enjoyable for him. He really enjoys this program and has learned so much. Even my 5yo daughter loves it. The games and exercises are very good. I read some comments about poor graphics before buying this. My children haven't said anything about this. I certainly don't think it's an issue. This was well worth the money. I wish I had purchased this sooner and not pushed the adult typing program on him.


2 out of 5 stars Bored my sons to tears...and me too   August 11, 2008
Vicki Hookham (Winchester, VA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

I bought this because of the excellent reviews, but my 8-year-old and 6-year-old sons found it horrible. I thought they were just being whiny, so I ran the program myself. Turns out my sons weren't just complaining! The characters are undynamic to the point of uninteresting. So we also tried SpongeBob Typing a month later and found it much more engaging. SpongeBob Typing also did a better job of controlling the children's progress so they would be ready for the games and drills, and for moving to the next lesson. Typing Instructor moved them before they were ready -- perhaps attempting to compensate for the dull nature of the game with premature advancement. br / br /Ugh, look for my copy of Typing Instructor II on ebay!