DigitaKids for schools
Free EdTech for touch typing and keyboard skills in the computer lab, elementary classroom, and digital literacy activities.
No subscription · No required login · Offline on Windows after install.
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Why schools choose DigitaKids
Digital literacy
Teaches correct finger placement — a foundation for computer literacy and writing on a keyboard.
Labs without Wi‑Fi
The offline app runs in ICT rooms with blocked or unreliable internet — install once on Windows PCs.
Progressive pedagogy
173 levels: home row → alphabet → letter pairs → words → capitals → punctuation → numbers → accents → short phrases → final phrase. Pictures support early literacy and teacher mediation.
Classroom-ready educational technology
DigitaKids supports educational technology practices focused on typing fluency, without ads or social networks.
- Finger Mapping — instant visual cue for the correct finger
- Virtual keyboard — clear feedback on every keystroke
- WPM & accuracy — simple metrics students can understand
- Light gamification — local Top 5 ranking, device-only progress
- Free for schools — no licensing fee in this version
How to roll out in the computer lab
1. Install the app
Download the Windows installer and deploy DigitaKids on lab PCs.
1 download ≠ 1 student: the same file can go from a USB stick to many PCs. We count clicks on Download, not how many children played.
2. Facilitate short sessions
Ask students to watch the screen (not the keyboard) and follow the highlighted finger. 10–20 minute sessions work well.
FAQ for schools
Do we need student accounts or class codes?
No. You can play without signing up. World ranking takes a nickname + country; an account is only for history and class. If you do not submit, progress stays on the computer.
What does “page X of Y” mean on the ranking?
It shows how many have submitted in that period — presence on the list, not a race. Do not use the page number (or table place) to compare children. The yellow highlight with “you” only means “you are here”. More in the teacher guide.
Who is it for in the computer lab?
Learners building correct-finger typing — from the home row to school text. Works with shared PCs via the online game or the offline Windows installer, without relying on steady Wi‑Fi. On Adventurers and Champions, the menu offers School practice (school words and no little pictures). Champions who skip the home row can use the optional warm-up in the menu. There is also an optional test of technique and rhythm (skippable; not a scientific assessment). In rotation, clear the identity in the menu (I'm someone else) if the session on screen is not the student’s.
Can families use it at home?
Yes. Students can play online or download the same free offline game on a home PC.
Is it suitable for elementary ICT?
Yes. It trains correct-finger typing from the home row to school text, as part of digital literacy — useful in class labs with online play or the offline Windows installer (shared PCs welcome).