Learning to keyboard: does the use of keyboard covers make a difference?

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Nichols, L. (2004). Learning to keyboard: does the use of keyboard covers make a difference?. Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2004(1), 175-185. AACE.
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Journal Information

Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual
ISSN 1522-8185
Volume 2004, Issue 1, 2004
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

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Lois Nichols, University of Maryland, USA

Abstract

Third and fourth grade students (N=84) were randomly assigned by class to either covered or uncovered keyboards. All students received 30 minutes of keyboarding instruction for four weeks. Analysis revealed significant differences in speed but not in accuracy between the two main treatment groups.

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• Elementary Education
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