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Find out how this Haitian became Mavis Beacon, and what she earned for teaching the world to type

Mavis Beacon, of “Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing” fame, was never a real person; her image, however, became an icon of the software created by Software Toolworks. Les Crane, a former disc jockey and host ...
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20 companies needing remote workers this February

Looking for remote work this February? You’re not alone. Many companies are still hiring people to work from home, even ...

Do teens need to learn to type for online exams?

Should primary and intermediate schools teach children to type so they are ready for online exams at high school?
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A Proposal of Code Typing Problem for Basic Java Programming Learning

Abstract: Java is an object-oriented programming language that helps programmers to run programs easily. A web-based Java Programming Learning Assistant system (JPLAS) has been developed to help ...

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.