(06-17-2011 11:29 AM)Poet145x Wrote:  Hey i agree with Jon, I also used Mavis Beacon. It took me about 3 months before i got really good at typing about 40 wpm. The most helpful thing though was in high school, my teacher would make us type with a pad that cover the keyboard and turn off the computer screen and literally stare at a textbook and just type. As rudimentary as that sounds it helped me off the most bringing me up to 65. I found it hellped the most when you already knew basic keyboard position. It also helps with typing on in spite of errors because backspace is what causes you to slow down.

It was really great and interesting technique used by your teacher. I will definitely try it.