TypingClub

TypingClub: Web platform for learning touch typing

TypingClub is an online application aimed at learning touch typing. It is presented as a product of the edclub family and is free to use for both individuals and educational institutions, although an optional paid school edition is available. The platform runs entirely in the browser and requires nothing more than a keyboard and an internet connection.

The site reports significant adoption figures: over 23 million students, 50,000 schools and districts, and 300,000 teachers. These data, disseminated by the company itself, place TypingClub among the typing tools with the largest user base at the school level.

Courses, games, and lesson plans

The educational offering is organized into interactive lessons that combine games, videos, and typing challenges. The proposed method consists of repeating each lesson until obtaining five stars, with sessions of a few minutes a day for one or two weeks. Creating an account is not mandatory, but there is the option to create a profile to save progress.

Among the specific lesson plans mentioned on the website are:

• Dvorak typing, for keyboards with this layout, from beginner to advanced level.
• Jungle Junior, a plan designed for young students.
• Lessons for typing with the left and right hand on QWERTY keyboards.
• A spelling and vocabulary series for grades 3 to 8.
• Typing plans in Spanish, French, and German, with hundreds of lessons, games, and videos in each language.

Interactive resources and accessibility

The platform incorporates a proper hand posture guide that shows the correct position on each key while typing. It also includes a system of levels, badges, and stars to maintain motivation and develop muscle memory. Other notable features are voice-over reading of each word while typing, the ability to replay past sessions to review performance, and an accessibility approach that the company describes as the most accessible among available typing programs.

TypingClub identifies itself as a Google for Education Partner, which supports its integration into educational environments that use Google tools.

Animated story series

The website presents a series of animated stories that accompany learning. Among the titles are Going Solo, about a student preparing for her first solo flight; Ava & the Rabbit, a magical adventure; and Perfect Match, a science fiction journey. These narratives are integrated as part of the educational experience.

School Edition

TypingClub School Edition is described as the most powerful and popular software used by teachers, schools, and districts. This version, optionally paid, is designed for classroom management and formal education, and relies on the broad base of institutions already using the platform.

Available languages

The interface and content are available in multiple languages, including Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Bulgarian, Czech, German, Persian, French, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, and Chinese. Additionally, there are specific lesson plans for learning typing in Spanish, French, and German.

Location and contact

1701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20006 · Phone: 202-609-9919