Features
Features that make learning enjoyable.
Over the years Typewriter has grown into a mature tool for the classroom — while staying simple enough that students use it without instructions.
For learners
Learn independently — and have fun.
What students find on screen — and why they have all the letters down cold after 54 lessons.
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200+ lessons
After 54 lessons students master all the letters. Speed, accuracy and special topics like umlauts or numbers follow.
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Self-monitoring
Progress, errors and speed are visible at all times — students steer what they repeat and what they tackle next.
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Individual lessons
From a student’s own mistakes Typewriter generates tailored extra exercises automatically. Mix up "s-ch"? You get a repeat set for exactly that.
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Serious gaming
Badges and the TypeFish learning game reward progress — no ads, no pay-to-win. Motivation that holds up in the classroom.
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Learn online
In the browser on desktop, tablet or on-screen keyboard. No install, no app store, no update burden for IT.
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AT/DE/CH/LI keyboard layouts
National keyboard layouts are detected automatically — including capital umlauts on the Swiss layout.
For teachers
More time for individual support.
Class management, assessment and live observation — all in one place, without Excel acrobatics.
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Class management
Set up in seconds via CSV import or bulk invite. Multiple teachers, homeroom and subject teacher see the same data.
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Time-saving
Lesson planning, marking and performance documentation run automatically. Teachers gain hours per week.
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Assign exercises & tests
Hand out your own tasks alongside the standard course — homework, reinforcement or review. With or without grading.
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Type-O-Meter live
A live dashboard shows during the lesson who is where. Intervene immediately instead of marking the next day.
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Analytics & progress tracking
Keystrokes, errors, writing time, grades — all printable and exportable as CSV. For parent meetings, reports and certificates.
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10-minute dictation
Configurable dictation and copy-text tests with detailed error analysis. The classic exam standard in keyboarding.
Method & recognition
Research-based. Officially recognised.
More than 20 years of research at the University of Teacher Education Vorarlberg go straight into the software — the results are recognised certificates and visible acknowledgement.
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Scientific concept
Research since 2002 at the University of Teacher Education Vorarlberg. The didactic basis is documented as a PDF and is part of the program.
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Configurable grading
Numeric (1–6, 1–10) or traffic-light (red/yellow/green) — canton-specific schemes are possible too. Switchable per class.
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Print certificates
Four levels: foundation course, basic speed, pro speed, master speed. PDF output for applications and school reports.
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Leaderboard
Optional leaderboard by keystrokes, error rate or points — a sporty competition within a class or grade.
For schools & authorities
Manage centrally, roll out school-wide.
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Admin area
Classes, teachers, licences and billing in one central place.
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SSO & Edulog
Single sign-on via Edulog (Switzerland), Microsoft, Google, SAML/OIDC.
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Your own platform
Own subdomain, logo, colours. Pro: your own database.
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CSV import
Student lists from school administration. Sync at the start of every school year.
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EU hosting, GDPR
Servers in Germany (EU/EEA). Processor agreements in place.
