Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS) for libraries
A supportive learning program that strengthens reading, spelling, and touch-typing while building computer confidence for children and adults

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It is a hassle-free program that has given huge rewards for the children and adults
“At Waterford Libraries, we have been offering TTRS to teachers for use in the classroom (or home - schooling) and to individual users. TTRS has been hugely popular and beneficial to both schools and general library members, so popular in fact that we had to double the number of licences we offer within our first few months use. The feedback from teachers and parents has been extremely positive and encouraging and the uptake is growing all the time.”
Why add TTRS to your library services?
Typing, spelling and reading support in one solution
Developed in line with language and education research
Teaches sight words, enhances reading fluency
Encourages self-directed learning
Can be used on library computers, home devices, or iPads
Includes English, Science, Math subjects and more
Over 30 years of expertise
TTRS provides a high-quality, phonics and spelling-based, online typing course that teaches touch-typing at the same time as developing the power of literacy.
Based on extensive research
Our course teaches typing skills in a unique, multi-sensory way by following a structured literacy curriculum. Core content is based on the work of Orton and Gillingham.
Features for libraries
A learning resource for your local community
Help children and adults strengthen essential literacy and keyboard skills through your library’s programs


Testimonials and reviews
Hear first-hand from our incredible community of users
Popular & hugely beneficial
At Waterford Libraries, we have been offering TTRS to teachers for use in the classroom (or home - schooling) and to individual users. TTRS has been hugely popular and beneficial to both schools and general library members, so popular in fact that we had to double the number of licences we offer within our first few months use. The feedback from teachers and parents has been extremely positive and encouraging and the uptake is growing all the time. It is a hassle free program that has given huge rewards for the children and adults that are currently utilising it here through Waterford Libraries. From an administrative point of view – it is very straightforward to manage, allocate logins etc. We would highly recommend it.
I got great help from the library...
I got great help from the library when I set up TTRS in our school. It is very easy to navigate around TTRS. My pupils also find it very easy to log on and work independently.
Adult students learning typing skills
Our students are adults and really like the program. It helps them to learn how to type properly and to increase their typing speed. It provides them a skill that may help them get a job.
Frequently asked questions
It is quick and easy in the administrator console to add a new user or to share a link for individuals to set themselves up. It is also possible to import multiple students simultaneously using a spreadsheet.
Children from as young as 7 years old all the way through to adult learners can benefit from the TTRS course. Feel free to ask us for more detailed information about the reading and spelling ages covered within the TTRS Course.
The TTRS course is roll-on, roll-off which means you can delete or archive a user and use the space to create another user account.
Once you have set up a user, they can enter their individual username and password to access the TTRS course from most standard computers with a keyboard and internet connection, as well as from iPads.
TTRS helps to develop the typing and literacy skills of children, young people and adults including those who have difficulties with reading, writing, and spelling, and at the same time increases their level of confidence, self-esteem and motivation as learners.
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