Typing Practice - Physics, Electronics and IT [CAPE & CSEC]

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Although our world is overrun with technology and digital gadgets today, there are still many people who have not learned how to type. Typing is a basic skill that comes in handy in many different situations. Most jobs require typing as a core skill, from software programming to data entry and everything in between. Many schools also need their students to know how to type, since they tend to use computers or tablets more heavily now. We even use typing in our personal lives, to send emails, in online chats, and in social media. By using the "hunt and peck" method and typing with two fingers, people actually do waste a lot of time. Although typing may seem daunting to a beginner, it is actually quite easy and straightforward and only requires practice. There are two aspects of typing that are important: speed and accuracy. Typing extremely slowly serves no real purpose, nor does typing with numerous mistakes. Fortunately, there are hundred of typing courses, tutorials, drills, games, and tests online. Many of these are entirely free, making it easily accessible to just about anyone with an Internet connection and a computer.

When learning to type, the first thing is to pay attention to hand positions, as well as the overall body's sitting position. Bad posture can create health problems later on like carpal tunnel syndrome, stiff necks, or backaches. Avoid these early on by cultivating good habits from the start. A color-coded reference chart that maps out the keys that each finger is responsible for is a great guide to have on hand. In the initial stages, people usually learn to type just one letter at a time. Exercises commonly include typing strings of letters like aaa sss ddd fff so that the fingers can get used to the different movements and key strokes. Even at this stage, try not to look at the keyboard too much. This way, users can learn to touch type. It is comparable to a pianist who can play the instrument without constantly staring at the keys. Touch typing helps users to eventually type faster and better, since they rely on their knowledge of the keyboard layout instead of having to scan the keys for each letter as they type. The next stage involves putting together letters to make simple words. Just as when children learn to read, the first words might be two to three letter words, and then the typist can gradually build up from there. Apart from simply typing out a series of letters or words, there are other ways to practice too. Typing games offer a fun sort of entertainment while allowing people to improve their keyboarding skills. Advanced users can move on to practicing typing paragraphs. This helps people to get used to typing larger chunks of text. After this, try taking timed typing tests. These tests measure the typist's speed or words per minute (wpm) score, as well as their accuracy levels. A good wpm speed for advanced users to aim for is between 60 to 80, which is the average speed of professional typists. If your typing score is low, don't be discouraged. Just about everyone starts out that way! Instead, keep practicing and watch that score gradually begin to climb.

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