Mavis Beacon Was a Fictional Character Played by a Real Saks Employee. Here's the Surprising Amount She Was Paid by the Typing Empire

As the New York Times reported in 1998, it was Les Crane who first spotted the woman who would be Mavis. Crane was a former disc jockey who went on to host ABC's The Les Crane Show for one year ...

Some schools stress keyboarding skills as students become all thumbs

Educators say traditional typing practice is essential for standardized testing performance and future careers.

Babies are born to learn—and they learn by moving

In her 35 years as a psychologist, NTNU researcher Audrey van der Meer has studied everything from baby swimming to what ...
Indiatimes

85-year-long Harvard study reveals the secret to happiness-- It's not money or fame

Most people want to life a long and happy life, but only some are able to achieve it. And so, for decades, one question has often been thought of: What truly makes a happy life? Is it money, success, ...
GitHub

typing-master-pro-typing-lessons

This repository offers a comprehensive collection of official resources, detailed guides, and reference materials for Typing Master Pro on Windows PCs. It supports users seeking reliable information ...
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Handwriting Boosts Brain Activity More Than Typing

NEW research has reignited the debate over handwriting versus typing, finding that handwriting engages the brain more deeply, activating wider networks linked to movement, memory, and cognition. In ...
Mashable

I tried learning from AI tutors. The test better be graded on a curve.

AI companies are pitching their chatbots as homework helpers. Is that a good thing? Credit: Image Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable Composite; Ralf Geithe / FabrikaCr / pocketlight / iStock / Getty This is ...
GitHub

PDF Study Typing Trainer

This project integrates a Python-based backend for PDF text extraction and study item management with a modern React frontend for an enhanced typing practice experience. The PDF Study Typing Trainer ...