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Platform: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP,Windows 2000,
CD-ROM - June 27, 2003
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,567
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Features
- Worlds number 1 typing tutor
- Flexible training ? can be adapted according to the users schedule
- 10 User License included
- Comprehensive and customisable typing content and tests
- Ideal for business and schools
- Age Appropriate Content and Lessons, Fun Games, Custom Lessons
- NOTE: This is a multi-user license product
Reviews
Amazon.co.uk Review
If you want to improve your typing skills then Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 15 could be the perfect instructor for you. This title is easy to install and to begin with you have to specify your age, your type of keyboard and your typing goal (how many words per minute). Lessons are customised to your specific needs and you get plenty of progress reports.
There are a whole mixture of exercises on this program and in some lessons, on-screen hands type along with you, demonstrating where your fingers should go on the keyboard. The opportunities that you are given to customise this program makes it equally effective for beginners, busy executives and admin assistants who want to improve their skills.
There are some people who are probably put off using software programs to learn to type because they find them too impersonal. One of the main strengths of this program is that it goes out of its way to create a traditional classroom feel. You get friendly voiceovers as Mavis Beacon introduces herself, shows you around and encourages you to improve your skills.
You can be taught in either Spanish or English and it's not all work. In the game hallway, there are eight entertaining games which help to build your typing speeds and accuracy. In one game, you click on keyboard characters to make colourful bugs quickly disappear.
Overall this is a very slick typing program which offers plenty of variety to keep you interested and the games are enjoyable enough to keep enticing you back. --Justin Hunt
Manufacturer's Description
Type Better ? Work Faster! The network version allows installation to a network server. It copies the necessary components, including a user set-up that allows access and downloading of each copy of Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing ot individual workstations. User files are stored on local hard drives. The Network version allows users to train at their workstations, at their convenience. This is the fun and challenging way to improve efficiency and enhance productivity with excellent keyboarding skills. Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing V15 Network is the ideal tutorial program for any keyboard user, this versatile program is equally effective for the young student typist, the busy executive, or the professional administrative assistant seeking to improve their skills.
Network Features Include - Typing Practice: The most technologically advanced and intuitive version yet using enhanced Adaptive Response Technology - customises the program to the typing strengths, weaknesses and skill level. Age Appropriate Content and Lessons: Optimise learning with interesting materials designed especially for children 8+, teenagers and adults alike. On-screen Guide Hands: Watch the guide hands type the correct finger positions without looking at your keyboard. Fun Games : 8 games with different themes to build your typing speed, accuracy, rhythm and endurance. Custom Lessons: Create lessons for use in the lesson area or selected games. Internet Link: Access custom content from top ergonomic, educational and resource sites.
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