Browser Based Typing Tutor
It is rare to find great free online tools for teaching children, but today is your lucky day. While looking for ways to engage young children in learning to type, I found a flash based typing tutor that was actual fun to use. The good folks at BBC Schools have created Dance Mat Typing. It is full of color and fun animated characters. The only downsides to this tool is it requires internet access and does not record individual progress. If you plan on utilizing the site you should plan on remembering which lessons your student or child have already completed. That is just a small price to pay for an awesome and free educational tool.
Opera Unite: Sharing Data
One of the coolest features about the new Opera Browser is it's ability to share data with other people. Opera Unite, is a way to share music, files, and even host a website from your own computer. All you need is an Opera Account, the latest build of Opera with Unite, and an internet connection. Once you setup a directory to keep your files in, Unite will create a url others can use to access your computer. You can password protect your files or share them publicly.
Check out this video from the Opera Unite Support Site to learn more:
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