Typing Instructor Gold - CD-ROM - Windows
A self-paced typing program that builds speed, accuracy, and confidence—without draining your teaching time.
$39.99
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In a Curriculum Kit
Multiple Grades
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Please note: this product is not compatible with Chromebook.
Typing Instructor Gold for Windows, Version 22 (Digital Only)
Finally—a typing program that doesn't make you cringe! If you've ever suffered through clunky, childish, or downright annoying typing programs, we feel your pain. That's exactly why we went on the hunt for something better—and Typing Instructor Gold delivered.
This isn't just another game disguised as learning. It's a no-nonsense, highly customizable typing program that helps kids (and adults) build real typing skills—fast.
- Tailored lesson plans and progress tracking
- Smart “dynamic learning” that targets weak spots automatically
- Create custom lessons and typing plans
- Dictation feature for listening + typing practice
Some selections are better than others—feel free to skip around until you find what works for your family.
Not everything's perfect (we'd rather skip the cheesy arcade games and the questionable soundtrack), but the good news is: you can. Turn them off and move on. The core instruction stays rock-solid.
And here's the kicker: a solid typing foundation makes everything easier—from writing assignments to future job skills.
Typing Instructor Gold is the most efficient, flexible, and tolerable way we've found to teach this essential skill.
How to Use Typing Instructor Gold
- Step 1: Load It and Breathe a Sigh of Relief
Once installed, the program opens up a buffet of typing plans—choose one based on your child's age, skill level, and tolerance for quirky graphics. There's even a kid-specific plan, or you can go full DIY with custom lessons. - Step 2: Pick Your Weekly Typing Rhythm
No rigid schedule here. Use it when it works for you, but we suggest aiming for 3 lessons a week. That's enough to build real progress without turning typing into a chore. - Step 3: Let the Program Do the Heavy Lifting
Thanks to its "dynamic learning" tech, Typing Instructor Gold automatically zeroes in on your child's weak areas and serves up extra practice—so you don't have to hover or micromanage. - Step 4: Customize Like a Boss
Want to add your own music? You can. Want to create your own lessons? Also yes. Want to avoid those arcade games entirely? Absolutely. Turn them off and carry on. - Step 5: Try the Dictation Feature (You'll Be Impressed)
Your child can practice typing by listening to passages read aloud. Some are better than others, so feel free to preview and pick the ones you like. It's a surprisingly effective skill builder—and a great way to boost listening and accuracy.
Bonus Tip: Let Typing Replace Handwriting (Sometimes)
If your child dreads writing because he's slow with a pencil, let him type his assignments. Build keyboard skills now, tackle handwriting separately later, and watch the writing frustration fade.
Typing Instructor Gold isn't flashy—it's just the most effective, flexible, and tolerable way to teach typing we've found. And trust us, we've seen many of the alternatives.
Pack your bags and get ready to go on a Worldwide Typing Adventure! Travel through time, go on Safari, or take a trip around the world as you learn to type or improve your typing skills. Typists begin their adventure in the Travel Port where they select a unique travel adventure. First stop: the prehistoric era, or Antarctica, or Australia! Each typing adventure is packed with so much fun and motivation, typists forget they are learning to type. They’ll progress through the Adventure by taking lessons, tests, typing challenges and playing fun typing games using just the keys they have learned and practiced in lessons and tests. When they complete the typing activities at a destination, they’ll receive a stamp in their passport. When the passport is full, they have completed the adventure and are on their way to becoming Touch Typists.
Packed with Motivation
The ultimate reward of the Adventure is completing all typing activities in the Adventure and filling their passport with stamps from each stop on their journey. Typists can take all three Adventures and visit 36 exciting destinations.
Practice Terminal
There are several fun ways to practice. Typists can take a break from their typing adventure at any time to check out the Practice Terminal. Here they’ll find an arcade where they can choose to play any of Typing Instructor’s games. Additional lessons and tests, not included in the adventure, are also available. Typists can also create their own custom lessons and tests. Typists can practice dictation, choosing from a library of diverse materials. They can also practice typing an article or story, choosing from hundreds of topics in the magazine rack or even create their own personal magazine.
Adventure Tools
Take the Tour to learn everything about Typing Instructor. The Travel Port shows typists where they are on their Adventure, where they are going next, and what keys they will learn. The Passport shows stamps of the places they have visited so far. Typists can display a variety of graphs in the Saved Results area to see their performance on all their completed typing activities; lessons, tests, articles, and even games. Users can see their progress and the keys on the keyboard they need to practice. Typing Instructor’s Dynamic Learning feature evaluates Typist’s Results to determine weak typing skill areas. Once identified, Typing Instructor automatically creates specific lessons for the typist to improve weak areas.
Hours of Fun
Typing Instructor has unique games to keep typists interested in playing. This repetitive activity builds finger-to-key memory and before they know it, they are well on their way to becoming Touch Typists! Games can be played in a variety of ways, including different levels of difficulty to keep typists interested in continuing to the next level. Games can be played with just the keys they have learned so far, or with all the keys on the keyboard.
Adventure Settings
There are many program controls in Typing Instructor. Typists can select English or Spanish and a Typing Plan that fits their skill level – there are 20 unique plans! Typists can even build their own custom plan, as well as adjusting their goal word per minute at any time.
Educational
- Proven Typing Instruction Techniques
- Hundreds of Plans, Lessons, & Tests
- Standard or Split Keyboard & Keypad
- New! 20+ Step-by-Step Typing Plans
Entertaining - 3 Travel Themes
- 36 Travel Destinations
- 10 Action-Packed Games
- Multi-Level Games
Please note: you must have a Windows computer. This product is not compatible with Mac, Chromebook, tablets, or phones.
Motivating
- Collect Rewards & Travel Accomplishments
- 300+ Interesting Magazine Articles
- Add Your Own Plans, Lessons, Tests, Articles, & Music
Windows System Requirements - Pentium® P4
- Microsoft Windows® 10, Windows 8, Windows 7
- 580 MB Hard Drive Space
- CD-ROM Drive
- 800 x 600 16-Bit or Higher Display
- 16-bit Sound Card
- Speakers or Headphones
- Internet Connection Recommended
The GOLD Title's Improvements:
- New Platform
- Air instead of Flash
- Full-Screen Option
- 64 bit
For other versions, click below:
Typing Instructor Gold for MAC
Typing Instructor Gold for Kids for PC
MAC Typing Instructor for Kids Gold
Publisher's Information
Publisher: Individual Software
Age Recommendation: 8+
Grade Recommendation: 3rd+
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: No
Format: CD-ROM
Copyright: 2019
Made in: USA
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
Yes! You can purchase the digital download version of Typing Instructor Gold - Windows here.
Yes. Typing Instructor can be installed on up to two computers and allows for up to five typists per computer.
The difference primarily is that Typing Instructor for Kids is designed for young children. Built around a castle and island theme, it has games to teach touch typing and includes ten "plans" for different age groups.
The standard Typing Instructor Gold has over 20 "plans" to choose from. It allows you to make your own lessons and tests to "customize" the program, or you can follow the lessons provided. It includes lessons, tests, strengthening exercises and practice materials, along with typing games based on skill level. It covers the keyboard keys along with the numeric keypad, on both a standard and split keyboard.
- April 15, 2025
Great for beginners too
Bina
My daughter’s typing has vastly improved and we love that it’s a game. She enjoys the lessons and will do 2-3 at one time.
- October 4, 2022
Fun way to learn typing
Kimberly S.
My kids have been enjoying the typing instruction so far. They like that they can change the theme between different countries/themes. They enjoy the quick lessons and the games they can play to improve their typing. Overall, I am very pleased with it since they are improving their typing and don't ever complain about doing it.
- April 10, 2021
It's okay
Dominic R.
My 11-year old ADHD kiddo found this a bit boring. He hasn't made it past the first part of "asl;" because it doesn't hold his attention and he isn't doing well enough to make it past this letter combination. It's now difficult to get him to even sign on. Are there sections I'm missing that would make this more fun?
- January 29, 2021
Typing Instructor Gold
December L.
Just started and already having a problem getting them off of it. Great problem to have, doesn't seem like work getting them to do school work.
- September 9, 2020
Windows Typing Instructor Gold
Gulnora I.
Nice program. My son and I are enjoying this typing program.
- August 26, 2020
Typing
Rebecca O.
All my kids enjoy this typing program
- May 10, 2020
Typing Instructor Gold Windows
Alice P.
I bought it for my teen and I didn't realize more then one person can use this. My kids really enjoy it and my little one sees her siblings trying so I will be ordering her one for her age.
- April 30, 2020
Can learning to type be FUN?!
Mom5Boyz
The answer is....YES!! Learning to type with this computer game is super fun and engaging; they don't even realize they're learning a new skill! Learning plus fun ALWAYS scores an A++ in my book!
- April 30, 2020
Can learning to type be FUN?!
Mom5Boyz
The answer is....YES!! Learning to type with this computer game is super fun and engaging; they don't even realize they're learning a new skill! Learning plus fun ways scores an A++ in my book!
