Tech Tip: Typing Test

Typing Test

So after trying out the typing games and realizing I could use some improvement I decided to get a baseline of my typing skills in order to see how much I can improve in the remaining of the semester. 

Before I took the test at MyHero.com I looked up the average typing speed and found that the general consensus is over 40 words per minute is above average. This being said, I was surprised that my first attempt was 50.88 words per minute with 92.39% accuracy.  The second time I took the test I had an even better score at 97% accuracy and 62.98 words per minute. With this data I was able to set a goal for the end of the semester; to type over 100 words per minute. 

Tech Tip: Touch Typing Games

Touch Typing Games

For this tech tip I chose to try out some typing games online in order to assess and improve my typing skills. Being an engineering major I do not do too much writing, and this translates into not doing too much typing. The first game that I played was the NinjaCat game, and I must say I have some improvement to m ake! I was not terrible at the game  but it was clear that I am not an expert typist. I also tried out the game Typing Alien. I personally enjoyed typing alien more since it reminded me of the old game Galaga. 

Tech Tip: Canvas Calendar

Canvas Calendar

So this week I chose to write about the calendar for canvas.The canvas calendar is a really useful tool that I have used this entire semester to help with time management and assignment reminders. The calendar is particularly helpful because it shows due dates, test times, and more depending on the professor. Since I already use a physical planner and an online daily planner I really focus on using the canvas calendar for assignment reminders only. Even though I already write all my assignments in my daily planner it is nice to have an online reminder just in case I miss something or forget an assignment.