This version is completely different from previous versions of Mavis Beacon. Instead of adjusting lessons to each individual, it forces you to go through lessons in order. Are you an intermediate typist looking to improve your typing speed? Well you will have to go through 30 minutes of training learning where the home row keys are anyways because there is no option to skip. Games are gone. Any ability to see what keys or key combinations you struggle with are gone to. Very unfortunate.
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Description
Mastering typing has never been easier than with the all-new edition of Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Powered by UltraKey! The award-winning software program provides the most efficient way to learn and master typing fundamentals. Designed by educators, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Powered by UltraKey uses a success-based approach to typing instruction. This powerful and motivating way to learn provides a clear path to learning a new skill by setting personal goals and progressing along guided road maps.
Just follow these seven easy steps to achieve your typing success!
Step 1: Set Your Personal Goal
Success-based learning begins with setting a personal challenge level for speed and accuracy that you seek as you complete lessons.
Step 2: Learn Good Posture Habits
A virtual reality model demonstrates correct body and hand position.
Step 3: Typing Technique
Video and interactive graphics teach you typing technique, finger names and home row position.
Step 4: Learn New Keys One Stage at a Time
Systematically develop new keystrokes, blending them into pairs, chains, words and sentences.
Step 5: Build Your Skill by Using It
For each lesson you complete, a corresponding skill check uses real-word typing challenges to ensure your progress.
Step 6: Practice Excellent Typing at all Times
Timed typing tests give standardized performance results that you can put on your resume!
Step 7: Celebrate Your Success!
After just 8 hours of using this software, you can master typing basics and more!
Features:
• Success-based approach: structured learning determined by user’s own plan and timetable
• Three types of instruction: Voice, videos and animated graphics
• Users set a personal pace and choose their own path of learning
• 12 interface themes and numerous options adapt to age, personal needs and learning style
• More than 100 skill checks and typing tests
• 18 exciting videos introduce typing activities and demonstrate proper stretch break techniques
• Specific tips for improvement based on unique typing pattern assessments
• Short, bite-sized, 20 minute sessions containing sequence lessons and skill development activities
• Stunning 3D graphics to demonstrate correct posture and typing techniques
• More Information Resource: Provides important information on correct body posture, tips for avoiding repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), typing actions, enrichment ideas, additional in-depth concepts and more
• User-friendly system for everyone ages 8 to 88
• Engineered for all current Macintosh computers.
PLEASE NOTE: Spelling and keyboards are North American English.
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Just follow these seven easy steps to achieve your typing success!
Step 1: Set Your Personal Goal
Success-based learning begins with setting a personal challenge level for speed and accuracy that you seek as you complete lessons.
Step 2: Learn Good Posture Habits
A virtual reality model demonstrates correct body and hand position.
Step 3: Typing Technique
Video and interactive graphics teach you typing technique, finger names and home row position.
Step 4: Learn New Keys One Stage at a Time
Systematically develop new keystrokes, blending them into pairs, chains, words and sentences.
Step 5: Build Your Skill by Using It
For each lesson you complete, a corresponding skill check uses real-word typing challenges to ensure your progress.
Step 6: Practice Excellent Typing at all Times
Timed typing tests give standardized performance results that you can put on your resume!
Step 7: Celebrate Your Success!
After just 8 hours of using this software, you can master typing basics and more!
Features:
• Success-based approach: structured learning determined by user’s own plan and timetable
• Three types of instruction: Voice, videos and animated graphics
• Users set a personal pace and choose their own path of learning
• 12 interface themes and numerous options adapt to age, personal needs and learning style
• More than 100 skill checks and typing tests
• 18 exciting videos introduce typing activities and demonstrate proper stretch break techniques
• Specific tips for improvement based on unique typing pattern assessments
• Short, bite-sized, 20 minute sessions containing sequence lessons and skill development activities
• Stunning 3D graphics to demonstrate correct posture and typing techniques
• More Information Resource: Provides important information on correct body posture, tips for avoiding repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), typing actions, enrichment ideas, additional in-depth concepts and more
• User-friendly system for everyone ages 8 to 88
• Engineered for all current Macintosh computers.
PLEASE NOTE: Spelling and keyboards are North American English.
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Application availability
Available in countries
| Country | Price |
|---|---|
| Canada | 39.99 CAD |
| China | 198 CNY |
| France | 32.99 EUR |
| Germany | 32.99 EUR |
| Italy | 32.99 EUR |
| Netherlands | 32.99 EUR |
| Portugal | 32.99 EUR |
| Spain | 32.99 EUR |
| Poland | 32.99 EUR |
| UK | 28.99 GBP |
| India | 999.99 INR |
| Japan | 999.99 JPY |
| Korea, Republic Of | 999.99 KRW |
| Poland | 139.99 PLN |
| Russia | 999.99 RUB |
| Turkey | 199.99 TRY |
| USA | 29.99 USD |
| Korea, Republic Of | 32.99 USD |
| Ukraine | 29.99 USD |
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MacDesktop,Reviews
Not like the old Mavis Beacon
Chicago Rog
I’ve been using Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing for years. I started with Version 4 on my old windows computer & it’s Awesome! I’ve got alittle rusty over the years so I’m glad this version is available on my Macbook Pro. I’ve been having a ball learning all over again & they’ve come a long way. Much better graphics & lessons. Anyone that wants to learn how to type & are tired of pecking like I was should buy this program. It’s worth every penny, trust me! I’m in my 50’s & having a ball with this app. Everyone in the family can use it at the same time with their own unique name. Enjoy All, I know I am!!
Not the Same
When trying to go to “User Guide” it wont let me (bugs). I’ve restarted my Mac and still can’t get into it. I’m dissapointed in this App and have used Mavis Beacon before (with my Windows). This is a big let down, I miss the games like the old Mavis Beacon offered, and the challenges. Then I notice the price is higher than if I would have ordered online instead of the app store (what a rip-off). I’m highly disappointed in Apple (price increase) and Mavis Beacon (no games like the old Mavis and bugs!).
Not what it look like
Was hoping it would be as good as the Mavis beacon i have used in the past but this one falls short. Very disapointed and feel taken advantage of at this price. would recomend looking elsewhere
Disappointed
Nothing like the previous version. This is the most boring typing program I have come across. I bought this for my children to learn to type, but it is so dull that they don’t ever want to use the app. Earlier versions of Mavis Beacon had fun games which breaks up the repetitive nature of learning to type.
NOT WORTH THE MONEY
We have the Mavis Beacon for IBM and its a GREAT well priced program. The one for Mac is awful. I wish I had a CD drive so I could play my $3.50 IBM version. The other was so simple and user friendly. If you have access to a non Apple computer get that version, its a good program.
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