WEBINAR: A Hand-Function Approach to Teaching Typing
All times are USA CDT / UTC -5 If you are not able to make the live webinar, you will still have access to the webinar, digital materials, and course content once you have signed up.
Effective Typing Skills
Ages 8-18
A different approach to teaching the kinesthetic, motor-planning, and fine motor coordination skills needed for effective and efficient typing.
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Children's hand function develops very specifically based on anatomy and function of the hand. In this webinar, we will focus on hand function development and the differences in radial and ulnar hand function skills. If we consider how children develop the fine motor skills of their hands, and relate that to keyboarding, we can help children build more effective and efficient keyboarding skills. Learn about an approach and you will also have access to digital program materials to use with children within a hand-function approach to teaching typing skills.
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(Parents should join too, but this session is aimed at showing students how they can improve their writing. There are 2 sessions, each one 40 minutes. Times are USA CDT / UTC -5. Click on dates to sign up.)
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Training by Bridgette Nicholson
Occupational Therapist
Assistive Technology Consultant
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Bridgette Nicholson has been an Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Consultant for over 34 years. She has provided direct services and consultation to school districts and organizations focusing on assistive technology, occupational therapy, and Universal Design for Learning. Currently, her focus is on the provision of intensive training for school district staff, educators, and parents on the need for full-classroom instructional programs. Programs include sensory-regulation and approaches in combination with highly effective technology use. In addition, focus is on the critical need for data-based decision-making for ongoing planning and effective implementation of strategies that work!