touch-type read and spell
Chislehurst
TTRS is modular in design and contains 24 levels with 31 modules in each level.
A module typically takes a few minutes to complete and we recommend taking 2-3
modules a session. 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. First score β first
success The course starts with learning to touch-type, read and spell the vowels
β 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 user then receives their first score β and
success! Phonics and repetition In the second level, the student is introduced
to words grouped by onset, vowel-blend and final consonant. For example β 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. Repetition is also a way of
over-learning that can help users with dyslexia overcome working memory and
processing difficulties. Multi-sensory approach TTRS takes a multi-sensory
approach to repetition learning. Through the multi-sensory approach, a user
hears the words spoken through headphones or speakers, sees the words printed on
the screen, and is prompted as to which fingers to press via the on-screen
keyboard. Finally, through the sense of touch, they type out the words,
harnessing muscle memory in the hands and fingers to learn spelling.
