New Features and Upgrades

New Features for Everyone:

• A new, easier to remember, web address. After the upgrade you can log in at TypingTraining.com.
• A major overhaul and modernization of the user interface. This will include an improved look and feel, easier navigation, and greater consistency. (See Examples)
• Support for mobile devices. Teachers and administrators will be able to manage student accounts and generate reports from a smartphone, iPad, or Android tablet. Students will be able to use an iPad or Android tablet for their training (using an external keyboard).

New Features to Enhance Learning:

• Options to include rhythm and sound effects in the training modules to enhance the learning experience. (See Samples)
  • Sample 1: Coach demonstrating how to type each letter
  • Sample 2: Using funny sounds to keep the student focused and engaged.
  • Sample 3: A training activity in which the student is encouraged to work towards a goal.
• Students will be able to generate reports from the computer-guided mode (without having to switch to self-guided mode first).
• Students will have access to reports showing how much time they have spent on the web site, along with a list of activities completed.
• The computer-guide mode now includes a review option, making it much easier to revisit activities that have already been completed.
• Additional help and guidance is now offered in the self-guided mode, making it easier to decide what activities to work on next.
• The animated coaches now appear more often in the computer-guided mode.
• Additional support in the computer-guided mode to prevent students from getting stuck on an activity.
• New instructional videos. (View Sample)

Game Enhancements:

• Trivia Challenge now includes questions for all ages, including children and teens.
• The Goalie game has been updated to include words more commonly typed.
• Meteor Storm now includes an option to specify the game length in practice mode.

New Features for Teachers and Administrators:

• An option to specify free-typing exercises in which students can type anything they want and have their speed measured. A topic for these is chosen by the teacher or administrator.
• Faster response times when viewing and editing large numbers of students.
• Ability to upload a spreadsheet containing changes to your student list - not just additions. For schools, this will make yearly updates to the student list far easier.
• Ability to download reports as a PDF file or Excel spreadsheet.
• Owners of master administrator accounts can view and edit all students in all administrator accounts.
• An option to make assignments optional, giving students the freedom to explore other parts of the web site even when they have assignments.
• A simplified and flexible pricing structure, including the ability to purchase access time in 1 month increments and user accounts in sets of 10.
• Discounts for organizations that can order online using a credit or debit card.