{"id":7164,"date":"2025-09-10T08:39:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T16:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/?p=7164"},"modified":"2026-09-30T11:09:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T19:09:22","slug":"getting-started-with-typing-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/instructionaltechnology\/2025\/09\/10\/getting-started-with-typing-com\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started with typing.com"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Now that our high school students have keyboard cases, it\u2019s a great time to build their typing skills. Bend-La Pine Schools provides access to Typing.com. Here\u2019s how to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is typing.com?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s an online program that helps students build speed and accuracy on the keyboard. It includes step-by-step lessons, typing games, progress tracking for speed and accuracy, and achievement badges that keep practice fun and motivating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who can use typing.com?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Due to our limited number of paid licenses and budgetary considerations, Typing.com is available via request only. To request this product for your students in grades 3-12, please submit a Help Desk ticket or email our team. Deployment and availability are based on sections in Synergy and licenses available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do students log in?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students access typing.com through Clever, which is featured on the home screen of every student iPad. Once logged into Clever, they\u2019ll see typing.com listed as one of their apps. See the Clever Resource Guide<\/a> for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is typing important for students?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Typing helps students complete assignments more quickly, take efficient notes, and prepare for college and career readiness where typing is an essential everyday tool. Even 10\u201315 minutes a few times per week can make a noticeable difference. Consistency is more important than long sessions. Building typing fluency now will pay off in class and in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for help? Contact Educational Technology<\/strong>: edtech@bend.k12.or.us<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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