TypeRacer

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 * Resources**:


 * Strengths:**
 * Increases typing speed
 * Increases typing accuracy
 * Fun!
 * Available in 50 different languages


 * Weaknesses:**
 * Very simple--might get dull after a few games
 * May frustrate users because it won't allow them to continue the "race" until they have fixed their errors


 * Opportunities:**
 * Could be used to improve accuracy in typing skills in both children and adults
 * Could be used to improve speed in typing skills
 * Could connect students with people from other parts of the country or the world


 * Threats**:
 * Students may form friendships with people they are competing with on the internet, and those friends could be online predators of some kind
 * Students may get overly competitive

This tool would could be used to improve the typing speed and accuracy of younger students who are still learning to type properly.
 * Ideas for the classroom:**