why Cover the Keyboard During Training
About Blank Keyboard Covers
Blank keyboard covers are a valuable tool for learning to type by touch. They help students focus on their finger positioning and memory of the keyboard layout, rather than looking at the keys. These covers are designed to sit directly over the keyboard, obscuring the keys and forcing users to type without looking at their hands. Here's why blank keyboard covers are effective for typing instruction:
- Improved Speed and Accuracy: By forcing students to learn by touch, not sight, typing speed and accuracy improve over time.
- Enhanced Key Recognition: Covering the keyboard encourages students to memorize the location of each key, leading to better key recognition.
- Better Typing Technique: Using keyboard covers, especially in conjunction with typing stands, promotes proper posture and keying technique.
- True Touch-Typing: Keyboard covers allow students to experience true touch-typing because their fingers touch the actual keys, unlike keyboard skins which sit directly on the keyboard.
Different Types of Blank Keyboard Covers:
- SpeedSkin & EducationMax: SpeedSkin and EducationMax covers are a popular choice, offering exact fit for various keyboard types, including laptops, Chromebooks, and desktop keyboards.
- B.E. Publishing NO-PEEK: These covers are designed to rest easily over standard keyboards and are made of durable acrylic plastic. However they are awkward and require a great deal of space to store. The other consideration is it doesn't let the student few the other keyboard function keys and hand positioning is a problem.
