Features
Used worldwide
Research based
Dyslexia-friendly
Step-by-step learning
Writing skills focus
Used worldwide
Research based
Dyslexia-friendly
Step-by-step learning
Writing skills focus
Why people love TTRS
It takes a multi-sensory approach to typing
It’s great for individuals with learning difficulties
It boosts focus, concentration, confidence, and self-esteem
It’s appropriate for children aged 7+, teenagers, and adults
It can be used in class or at home and requires minimal supervision
It’s easy to review progress and print certificates
How does Touch-type Read and Spell work?
TTRS comes with separate student and admin accounts. The main course is modular in design and contains 24 levels with 31 modules in each level. A module typically takes a few minutes to complete. Student success is encouraged by immediate feedback and positive reinforcement. This feedback includes a score that is based on completion rates and accuracy, not speed or time taken. Learners can earn points toward trophies and certificates.
TTRS teaches typing and spelling in 24 levels which are broken down into 31 modules. A module typically takes a few minutes to complete and we recommend learners take 2-3 modules a session. Scores are based on completion rates and accuracy, not speed.
In the second level, the student is introduced to words grouped by onset, vowel-blend and final consonant. For example - fed, wed, led. This teaches phonics in context and at the same time the student learns the position of the keys using the on-screen hand guides. With repetition, words move from short-term to long-term memory and the skill of typing begins to feel more comfortable.
Every 5th module is a dictation module that removes the visual element encouraging the student to listen to the words and then type out what they hear. This develops spelling by testing sound-letter mapping skills.
Learners type letters, words, and sentences using a mix of copy and dictation exercises. Students and administrators can track their progress and results in easy-to-read graphs.
The course starts with learning to touch-type, read and spell the vowels - a , e , i , o , u. The audio track accompanies the letters as they appear on screen, reinforcing sound-letter correspondence, which is a crucial skill for sounding out words in reading. The student then receives their first score - and success!
Words are grouped by onset, vowel-blend and final consonant. For example – fed, wed, led. At the same time learners master the position of the keys using the on-screen hand guides.
Some students with dyslexia have problems with their short-term memory. Repetition is a way of over-learning which can help with these problems. TTRS uses a multi-sensory approach to repetition learning. Through the multi-sensory approach, students hear the words spoken through headphones or speakers, see the words printed on the screen, and are prompted as to which fingers to press via the on-screen keyboard. Finally, through the sense of touch, they type out the words and learn to spell with their fingers.
A TTRS subscription also includes access to English, mathematics, and science typing modules and admins can create custom subjects and add spelling lists too!
With the TTRS multi-sensory approach, learners hear the words spoken, see the words on screen and are prompted as to which keys to press. Through the sense of touch, they harness muscle-memory in the hands and learn to spell with their fingers!
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Support students with learning difficulties:
It takes a multi-sensory approach to typing
It’s great for individuals with learning difficulties
It boosts focus, concentration, confidence, and self-esteem
It’s appropriate for children aged 7+, teenagers, and adults
It takes a multi-sensory approach to typing
It’s great for individuals with learning difficulties
It boosts focus, concentration, confidence, and self-esteem
It’s appropriate for children aged 7+, teenagers, and adults
It takes a multi-sensory approach to typing
It’s great for individuals with learning difficulties
It boosts focus, concentration, confidence, and self-esteem
It’s appropriate for children aged 7+, teenagers, and adults
Testimonials and reviews
I had heard good things about TTRS and to be honest it wasn’t very expensive. I homeschool and this program has been invaluable. I would certainly encourage anyone on the fence to try it! With the new gamification that has been added and printable certificates, it just keeps getting better and better!
With TTRS the children enjoy it, it's quick to set up and it's easy to run. The literacy focus is also great and overall it is the best touch typing program I've used.
This program is straightforward and easy to navigate. We have had an excellent experience moving through the levels and seeing regular progress. My son has become more confident not only in his keyboarding skills, but also in his decoding and reading.
TTRS was recommended to me by a colleague, and I'd also used it at a previous school. My experience with the program has always been very positive. For the students who have used it consistently, it has had a huge impact on their success.
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