A Comparison of Alternative Media for Teaching Beginning Typists.
Abstract
Eight different training programs involving a variety of media were evaluated in terms of their effectiveness in developing the straight copy typing skill of male military personnel who typed 10 or less words per minute on a screening test given prior to the start of training. Subjects received a maximum of 33 hours of typing practice over a 9-day period, and tests to measure progress were administered after one hour of practice and after every 3 3/4 hours of practice thereafter. The most effective programs devoted relatively little time to detailed instruction during keyboard learning and emphasized speed by forced pace during skill building.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA010869
Entities
People
- Morris Showel
Organizations
- Human Resources Research Organization