New KBK Features

Ellsworth Publishing has been adding and improving features in KBK over the years.

Following their blog -- https://www.keyboardingonline.com/blog Links to an external site. -- is a great way to keep up on the latest and greatest features. Below are highlights of some of the latest features you may be interested in utilizing:

Test Creation

Test Creation - Links to an external site.A test is basically a custom lesson you can create with:

It's own grading standards (errors, blackout, minimum WPM req, etc.) A test profile applies only to the test!
#Retakes allowed, password protected access
Date open/closed for testing availability

This new test feature is a great option for creating a unique mid-term, final exam, or weekly quiz for keyboarding. The scores will show on the students' progress and effort reports just like any other timing.

Keyboarding Online Racer

Keyboarding Online Racer - Links to an external site.Students can compete to find out who has the fastest fingers! You can decide who they compete against -- the class, school, or worldwide!

LMS Integration

LMS Integration - Links to an external site.Keyboarding Online integrates with Clever, Google, and Canvas. Students can login using their credentials in these systems. Canyons School District is currently working on adding KBK and KBM to our Clever, Google, and Canvas accounts. Stay tuned...

Live Student Monitor

Live Student Monitor - Links to an external site.Using the Live Student Monitor screen, you can see exactly what students are doing, what lesson they are on, if they are working on a timing, and even if they are inactive on the Keyboarding Online site by switching to a new tab!

Leader Board

Leader Board - Links to an external site.Find this feature in the student program next to the logout button. Students can check on who the score leaders are in the school and in their class (no private information shows). Effort leaders can also be seen, so you have the option of seeing Score leaders and Effort leaders for the school and the class. Some higher grade level students are now working harder because they see younger classmates showing some real skills! It is proving to be motivating.