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.