Johannesburg, 24 Jul 2009
A new version of Typing Instructor for Kids, the number one best-selling typing software for kids, designed by Individual Software, to teach young children to touch-type, has been released in South Africa by Phoenix Software.
Version 4.0 offers more Typer Island Adventures, new multi-level games, 10 customised typing plans for children ages six to 12, and bilingual learning in English and Spanish.
Typer Island's new adventure, The Lost City, is an underwater city with the ruins, a shipwreck, a museum, and a science lab! The Lost City adds more adventure, typing lessons, and two challenging, multi-level games to Typer Island.
Ziggy's Pyramid is an exciting arcade-style game with four levels of play. Kids type the words (on each pillar of the pyramid to turn the top a new colour), while avoiding dangerous adversaries. Treasure Quest is the first interactive fiction typing game. Kids go on a search all over the Lost City to find the crown jewels.
Typing Instructor for Kids is available as a desktop version for kids and families at home and as a network version for teachers and classrooms at school. The Administrative Console has all the tools teachers need to enrol students, track performance by student or class, and evaluate student performance.
"This educational, entertaining, and motivating typing program is specifically designed to teach young children how to touch-type," comments Jason Phillips, Sales director, Phoenix Software. “Ten customised plans allow children from ages six to 12, at different skill levels, to successfully conquer Typer Island, capture the castle, and explore the Lost City. Along the way, challenging typing lessons, exercises, and games teach kids important typing skills, including speed and accuracy, rhythm, dexterity, and retention."
Typing Instructor for Kids version 4.0 new features
New! Ten typing plans for different age groups:
Ten customised lesson plans teach kids of all ages and skill levels how to type. Lesson plans are designed for all skill levels, including just the home row keys, lessons for ages 7-8, ages 9-10, and suggested plans with or without games.
New! Learn to type in English and Spanish:
Spanish speakers can learn to type in their native language on Typer Island, and English speakers can practise their Spanish language skills! All 160 typing lessons are provided in English and Spanish.
New! The Lost City on Typer Island Adventure:
The Lost City is only accessible by first “Capturing the Castle!” In the Lost City, kids can explore the ruins and play two new fun and challenging games, Ziggy's Pyramid and Treasure Quest!
New! Ziggy's Pyramid Typing Game:
Kids try to transform Ziggy's pyramid to a new colour by successfully typing the word on the top of each pillar in the pyramid before the enemies ruin their plans. Four levels of increasing difficulty keep kids typing through 12 rounds to win the game and earn points!
New! Treasure Quest Typing Game:
Kids search the ruins, a science lab, a museum, an art gallery, and a shipwreck for crown jewels to add to their treasure box. This interactive fiction typing game requires both typing and retention skills!
Pricing and availability:
Typing Instructor for Kids is available in retail stores countrywide and sells for a RRP of R299.99.
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