A project I implemented with 3rd and 4th grade students to improve their motivation to use Type to Learn 4 outside of computer class, and to apply the home row position outside of the Type to Learn program. This is a project I developed during a graduate class (CEP 812). However, it has made a significant difference in my students' learning.

1. Wicked Problem Project:Motivating Students to Learn to Type Accurately and Efficiently Liat Rothfeld March 11, 2011 CEP 812

2. The Educational Need Accurate and efficient keyboarding Type to Learn 4 Application Consequences in school and beyond

3. The Solution: A website to build motivation, to support and to celebrate students as they develop keyboarding skills.

4. Additional Strategies to Support the Main Solution Hand coverings and keyboard skins Keyboarding.wordpress.com 1st grade: left and right hand End of 2ndgrade: introduction to home row 3rd and 4th grade: heavy emphasis on Type to Learn from the beginning of the school year

5. Anticipated Indicators of Success Weekly use of Type to Learn Application of home row position Identifying student improvement

6. Integration of TPaCK Technological content knowledge Technological pedagogical knowledge Pedagogical content knowledge

7. Technological content knowledge Technological pedagogical knowledge Pedagogical content knowledge Integration of TPaCK

8. Implementation New excitement and motivation to type Interest in website Application of skills in all grades

9. Implementation

10. Findings and Implications Early implementation shows promising results Modifications for the future Replicatingthe motivation in other areas Learning + modification = greater success, student learning and growth