NEW METHOD OF TEACHING TYPING - SOUND

The video introduces the Sight and Sound Education Centre in Sydney, showcasing its innovative use of programmed learning for teaching touch typing. Students start typing at 15-20 words per minute after 12 hours of instruction, with the course designed to enhance concentration and proficiency over 12 sessions. No practice between lessons is needed. Advanced courses are available, allowing students to reach typing speeds of up to 70 words per minute, a level typically requiring months to achieve.

What is the setting of the Sight and Sound Education Centre compared to?

• A modern library

• A James Bond movie intelligence headquarters

• A futuristic laboratory

• A traditional classroom

How many words per minute can students type after 12 hours of instruction?

• 20 to 25 words

• 15 to 20 words

• 10 to 15 words

• 5 to 10 words

What is the main reason the course is spread over 12 sessions?

• To ensure intense concentration

• To allow for practice between lessons

• To cover more material

• To accommodate different learning speeds

What is the maximum typing speed students can achieve with further courses?

• 80 words per minute

• 70 words per minute

• 60 words per minute

• 50 words per minute

Is practice between lessons required in this course?

• Yes, daily practice is required

• Yes, weekly practice is required

• Only if the student wants to

• No, practice is not required