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Touch-type, Read and Spell with confidenceTouch-type, Read and Spell (TTRS)

An award-winning, multi-sensory course that teaches typing, reading, and spelling

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Features

Research based

Developed in line with language and education research, routinely supported by new studies

Dyslexia-friendly

Content follows word lists from 'Alpha to Omega,' a dyslexia-friendly, Orton Gillingham approach

Step-by-step learning

There are 24 core levels of 31 modules each, featuring 4,500+ total words

Writing skills focus

Free writing sessions help users bridge the gap between typing and writing on the computer

Highly accessible

Colours, fonts, audio, and designs can be adjusted to meet specific reading, attention and/or sensory-based needs

Custom content

Subject creator allows admins to add spelling lists and custom lessons to share with learners

Gamified learning

Trophies and weekly targets motivate learners and encourage regular use of the program

Reporting features

TTRS helps admins track performance and usage with results dashboards and a smartphone app

Maths & Science

Maths modules support numeracy skills and science subjects help with hard-to-spell vocabulary

Multi-sensory

Typing lessons engage visual, auditory and kinaesthetic (touch) senses for a fully immersive learning experience

Optional Tutor Support

International network of online and private tutors

How does TTRS work?

Modular design

Bite-size learning

TTRS is modular in design and contains 24 levels with 31 modules in each level. A module typically takes a few minutes to complete and we recommend taking 2-3 modules a session. Student success is encouraged by immediate feedback and positive reinforcement. This feedback includes a score that is based on completion rates and accuracy, not speed or time taken.

TTRS teaches typing and spelling in 24 levels which are broken down into 31 modules. A module typically takes a few minutes to complete and we recommend taking 2-3 modules a session. Scores are based on completion rates and accuracy, not speed.

First score – first success

Basic phonics

The course starts with learning to touch-type, read and spell the vowels – a , e , i , o , u. The audio track accompanies the letters as they appear on screen, reinforcing sound-letter correspondence, which is a crucial skill for sounding out words in reading. The user then receives their first score – and success!

Learners begin by typing the vowels - a, e, i, o, u. The audio track accompanies letters and words as they are shown on screen. The user receives their first score – and success!

Phonics and repetition

Whole-word repetition

In the second level, the student is introduced to words grouped by onset, vowel-blend and final consonant. For example – fed, wed, led. This teaches phonics in context and at the same time the student learns the position of the keys using the on-screen hand guides.

With repetition, words move from short-term to long-term memory and the skill of typing begins to feel more comfortable.  Repetition is also a way of over-learning that can help users with dyslexia overcome working memory and processing difficulties.

Words are grouped by onset, vowel-blend and final consonant. For example – fed, wed, led. At the same time learners master the position of the keys using the on-screen hand guides.

Multi-sensory approach

TTRS takes a multi-sensory approach to repetition learning. Through the multi-sensory approach, a user hears the words spoken through headphones or speakers, sees the words printed on the screen, and is prompted as to which fingers to press via the on-screen keyboard.

Finally, through the sense of touch, they type out the words, harnessing muscle memory in the hands and fingers to learn spelling.

Learners hear the words spoken, see the words on screen and are prompted as to which keys to press. Through the sense of touch, they harness muscle-memory in the fingers and learn to spell.

Learn more about TTRS

 

• The program is easy to use with clear instructions and performance feedback. It sets a tone for all of our students. More importantly, students enjoy using it. TTRS reinforces letter sounds for those who need literacy help and provides visual and auditory input so even students with severe attention challenges are motivated and self-directed. Lisa, Teacher in a small rural school
• They both do one lesson a day. TTRS is the first time they’ve actually enjoyed learning typing and I think it’s because of how they can see their improvements and progress. It motivates them. They love telling me they got a 99% today and showing me the graph that has their scores on the different modules. Alle, Homeschooler of two children
• One of the things I like most about the Touch-type Read and Spell Course are the subjects. They have technical terms and definitions from science and math that you can practice typing. There’s a section of Touch-type Read and Spell I let my son try and it was really interesting to watch him. He had such a high level of success with the program that I created an account for him. Jen, Adult learner and homeschooling mom
• Listening to the words in Touch-type Read and Spell really helps me. I can hear and see the word, so it’s easier for me to pinpoint whatever little thing I’m doing in my mind that’s not working. For example, I tend to struggle with vowel sounds and I’m always one letter off. TTRS is great because it helps me see these issues. Plus, I like it and I actually look forward to doing it! Alexis, Adult learner with mild dyslexia

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The CPD Certification Service

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Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. The learning value has been examined to ensure integrity and quality.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

www.dofe.org

TTRS is a Skills Approved Activity Provider (AAP) which means the typing course has been licensed by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, to provide Skills opportunities for participants. As a Skills AAP, the TTRS program meets and adheres to the sectional requirements of the DofE.

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