MicroType 5
MICROTYPE 5 is an instructional program for alphabetic and numeric keyboarding, skillbuilding, and the numeric keypad with motivating graphics, games, and a word processor with
built-in timer.
This software program teaches correct finger placement and builds basic keyboarding
skills, then works on speed and accuracy.
The Main menu provides the primary navigation. It includes tabs for selecting lessons,
timed writings, reference material, and games.
The Main Menu
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There are six categories of activities in MicroType 5:
1.
Lessons: For new key learning, students will learn the alphabetic, numeric and
symbol keys, and numeric keypad. In addition, there is a new key review for those students who
have already learned touch-typing.
The Lessons Module, Alphabetic Option
The Lessons Module, Alphabetic Option
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Alphabetic Keyboarding, Lessons 1-20.
1. Home Keys (fdsa jkl;)
2. Review Home Keys (fdsa jkl;)
3. Keys h and e
4. Keys i and r
5. Review
6. Keys o and t
7. Keys n and g
8. Keys Left Shift and period (.)
9. Review
10. Keys u and c
11. Keys w and RIGHT SHIFT
12. Keys b and y
13. Review
14. Keys m and x
15. Keys p and v
16. Keys q and , (comma)
17. Review
18. Keys z and : (colon)
19. Keys CAPS LOCK and ? (question mark)
20. Keys TAB and BACKSPACE
Numeric Keyboarding, Lessons 1-16.
1. Keys 8 and 1
2. Keys 9 and 4
3. Keys 0 and 5
4. Keys 7 and 3
5. Keys 6 and 2
6. Review
7. Keys / and $
8. Keys % and –
9. Keys # and &
10. Keys ( and )
11. Keys ‘ and “
12. Keys _ and *
13. Keys @ and +
14. Keys ! and \
15. Keys = and [ ]
16. Keys > and <
Numeric Keypad, Lessons 1-6.
1. Numeric Keypad 4, 5, 6, 0
2. Keypad 7, 8, 9
3. Keypad 1, 2, 3
4. Subtraction and Multiplication
5. Division and Math
6. Review
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2.
The Skill Building module within MicroType (second tab on the main screen)
may be used anytime after students know the alphabetic keys. Results are summarized in the
Skill Building Report; routines include the following:
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Lessons may be keyed for accuracy or speed emphasis. Use these
lessons to boost keyboarding skill.
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Quick Review reinforces specific techniques or reaches.
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Textbook Keying asks students to key selected drills located in the
textbook for extra practice.
•
Drill Practice recommends drills to correct accuracy problems that have
occurred in Timed Writings.
Error diagnostics is an option for Timed Writings. If this option is enabled, the software
tracks the kinds of errors the student is making by row, by finger, and by type. The Cumulative
Error Diagnostic Report summarizes the results of the error analysis, and the Drill Practice
routine provides drills to correct the student’s deficiencies.
The Skill Building Module, Accuracy Emphasis Option
Skill Building: Accuracy Emphasis, Lessons A-T.
Skill Building: Speed Emphasis, Lessons A-T.
Skill Building: Quick Review.
Skill Building: Textbook Keying.
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3.
Timed Writings: Most timed writings in the textbook are available for
additional practice or measurement purposes. Error diagnostics track specific accuracy problems
and then suggest drills by row, by finger, or by type to improve accuracy. Results appear in the
Timed Writing Report. There is also an option for additional timed writings unique to this
software. Instructors may also create timed writings and save them in the software.
The Timed Writings Module, Additional Timed Writings Option
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4.
Games: Games provide activities that are motivational and fun for students.
Skill building can be a frustrating process, and these games are designed to provide a varying
routine while still promoting good skill development. If you wish, you can eliminate access to
these games through the Instructor Utilities.
The Games Module
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