Intersteno 13 19 July 2013 Gent Teaching touchtyping

Intersteno 13 -19 July 2013 Gent Teaching touch-typing for young learners and adult learners with the help of software programmes Katalin Hajdicsné Dr. Varga Ph. D National University of Public Service Hungary 1

The need for being fast n n n The quick broadening of information requires more and various knowledge from individuals. Worldwide effort: the more information in the less time. Information society + digital writing skills = type our instructions, texts, thoughts. ¨ Touch-typing is a great advance in work as information getting and giving is quick. Katalin Hajdicsné Dr. Varga Ph. D National University of Public Service Hungary 2

The fast work is the claim of our age n n n The need for being fast and the expansion of knowledge recommend bigger and wider professional background form the individuals. The need for quick and high quality learning is a worldwide phenomenon. Information technology + digital writing = result in typing commands, thoughts, text messages, ¨ Touch-typing has a big advantage in learning and working as with this ability getting information and communicating can be fast. Katalin Hajdicsné Dr. Varga Ph. D National University of Public Service Hungary 3

National Curricula n The National Curricula allow the primary schools to teach touch-typing in the 5 -8 th form within IT. ¨ in the lessons ¨ in a subject interest group Katalin Hajdicsné Dr. Varga Ph. D National University of Public Service Hungary 4

Why is it worth learning touchtyping? More efficient work n More favourable position in the labour market n Bad technique in typing may case serius spine defects, stress, permanent headache n The level of digital competences gets higher n Katalin Hajdicsné Dr. Varga Ph. D National University of Public Service Hungary 5

Adult’s touch-typing competencies n The lack of digital competencies is a disadvantage ¨ Can’t apply for jobs where digital competencies are a must ¨ Don’t even know about the vacancies as recruiters are advertising via the Internet Katalin Hajdicsné Dr. Varga Ph. D National University of Public Service Hungary 6

Touch-typing within vocational trainings Some training institutes use traditional books n Others use software programes n My own experience as Head of the Examination Board is: n ¨ Those who learn with the help of software faster and have better technique Katalin Hajdicsné Dr. Varga Ph. D National University of Public Service Hungary 7

The cultural aspect of touch-typing n n n Motivation for self-improvment, further trainings, life long learning Touch typing is knowledge with the chance for immediate use The more it is used the better results are assured Katalin Hajdicsné Dr. Varga Ph. D National University of Public Service Hungary 8

Touch typing teaching software at Kaposvár University Hungarian BA Office Administration specialization n Head Secretary vocational training n ¨ Gépírás 2000 software network version - individual users - education centers http: //gepiras 2000. hu/termekeink/tananyag Katalin Hajdicsné Dr. Varga Ph. D National University of Public Service Hungary 9

Touch typing teaching software and programes in Hungary n n http: //gepiras 2000. hu/termekeink/tananyag www. gepokt. hu ¨ Kip-kopp PC ¨ Kip-kopp for schools ¨ ASD ¨ ABC ¨ Win. Okt ¨ Gepokt 007 Katalin Hajdicsné Dr. Varga Ph. D National University of Public Service Hungary 10

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Programs in Hungarian Klavaro http: //klavaro. sourceforge. net/hu/ Klavaro is just another free touch typing tutor program. We felt like to do it because we became frustrated with the other options, which relied mostly on some few specific keyboards. Klavaro intends to be keyboard and language independent, saving memory and time (and money). n Piarista Mikrobi http: //xmikrobi. fw. hu/ Used typing instructor who can be downloaded gratis developed in a Piarist grammar school program. In case of a classroom usage the school one and the home progress can be dubbed. n Katalin Hajdicsné Dr. Varga Ph. D National University of Public Service Hungary 14

Mikrobi n Ide néhányról teszek be videót Katalin Hajdicsné Dr. Varga Ph. D National University of Public Service Hungary 15

Thank you for your attention! hajdicska@zelkanet. hu Katalin. Hajdicsne. Varga@uni-nke. hu Katalin Hajdicsné Dr. Varga Ph. D National University of Public Service Hungary 16