typing speed
By luningning
@luningning (43)
Philippines
May 20, 2008 6:42am CST
one of the skills that our teacher required from the students is having a typing speed of 35 words per minute (wpm) and above. On the first day of classes, we were told to open the typing software and start typing. One can hear the fast clicking of the keyboards as the students typed with all their might in order to get a high typing speed rate. After ten minutes, we were told to stop and our typing rates were recorded. Then we were told to type the paragraph shown on the screen without looking at the keyboard. Suddenly the room become so quiet and one can hear only occasional clicking of the keys. After three minutes we were told to stop and again our rates were recorded and compared to the first typing rate recorded. We were really dismayed with the results. I got a 6 wpm compared to my 30 wpm earlier. However with constant practice and determination, I was able to raise this speed to 40 wpm in 10 days time. Our topnotcher in the class attained a speed of 70 wpm. It is not surprising considering that she worked also as an encoder in the billing section of a public hospital in our place.
2 responses
@ejaji123 (96)
• India
21 May 08
Yes, it is definitely advantageous to have a fast typing speed these days. That's because the computer has entered into every aspect of our lives. Moreover, one also has to become internet savvy to get many things done (such as sending emails, etc.) so one really can't avoid typing these days. The only way to increase your typing speed is to just practice, practice, and practice! Then you will be able to type fast really soon :-)
@luningning (43)
• Philippines
27 May 08
ditto that. to increase your typing speed, constant practice is really needed. thanks
@mamuzo (225)
• South Africa
20 May 08
I am not sure whether you want people to respond to this discussion or . . . is this a discussion. C'mon, you gonna have to do better than that if you want people to join into your topics of discussion . . . that is what you want right???
@luningning (43)
• Philippines
21 May 08
okey. you don't have to respond to the above. i just wanted to share my experiences. do you think having a fast typing rate is advantageous skill nowadays?
