Scientific Guidance of Keyboarding Instruction to Become Reality with Knowledge-101’s Finger Mapping Released by: Knowledge-101 Web Site: http://www.fingermapping.com/ Typing, Scientific Guidance of Keyboarding Instruction, Knowledge-101 Finger Email: joseph@knowledge-101.com Keywords: Typing, Scientific Guidance of Keyboarding Instruction, Knowledge-101 Finger Update Date: 5/30/2007 11:40:30 PM Hits: 138 Descrption:  LANCASTER, N.Y., May 31, 2007 – Typing instruction has come a long way from the old days of meticulously hunting-and-pecking “the swift brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.” But perhaps no keyboarding software has leapt farther beyond the old standards than the Finger Mapping System (FMS, http://www.fingermapping.com) being developed by Knowledge-101. The reason: there exists no other typing instruction software based on well-defined human cognition research, nor a patented learning system, tested for typing instruction at a reputable academic institution. It may sound like overkill for those who simply want to learn to type, but in fact, FMS is the only product of its kind designed to work with human psychomotor development, rather than against it. In plain English, that means popular typing instruction software packages actually use teaching techniques that hinder the natural human learning process, relying on memorization to overcome the mental and physical challenges the keyboard layout poses for the brain. By contrast, the FMS method--developed from research principles tested at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo--fosters real learning, to the point that the software can be used to provide diagnostic data about the nature and extent of physical dysfunction following injury, stroke, neurological disease and other conditions negatively affecting normal cognitive functioning. FMS can also be used to help measure progress and plan treatment in rehabilitation therapy. The software’s keyboarding techniques can even help prevent further tendon damage in carpal tunnel syndrome sufferers. “This is not your grandmother’s keyboarding instruction software,” said Richard Schreckengost, Knowledge-101 cofounder and CFO. “FMS is based on established, well-researched learning principles. It really is a world apart from traditional typing software.” FMS follows a well-defined set of rules for hand-finger placement and lifting to introduce students to the keyboard, walk them through individual finger drills, and present beginning, intermediate and advanced finger lessons. The software provides real-time feedback and identifies students’ progress, automatically moving to different finger lessons and levels as appropriate. After each lesson, FMS provides a detailed report analyzing and reviewing the student’s strengths and weaknesses. Because of its scientific approach to hand-finger dexterity, FMS is challenging for beginners and expert typists alike--and appropriate for all ages. “The FMS software is a technological breakthrough that sets the standard for keyboarding instruction,” said Knowledge-101 cofounder Joseph B. Delphonse, MAH, abd Ph.D., who developed the FMS instructional approach as a doctoral student at SUNY at Buffalo. “It is a whole new approach to keyboarding instruction.” About Knowledge-101 Founded in 2006 by Joseph B. Delphonse and Richard Schreckengost and affiliated with Computer SOS, Knowledge-101 promotes technologies and develops instructional models for the typing keyboard. The company plans to develop keyboarding models for any keyboard or handheld device. The FMS beta version is currently available for free download at http://www.fingermapping.com/beta_sign_up.php. To learn more, visit http://www.fingermapping.com. Contact: Joseph B. Delphonse, MAH, abd Ph.D. Knowledge-101 Tel: 716-846-9270 Fax: 716-681-2098 joseph@knowledge-101.com http://www.knowledge-101.com http://www.fingermapping.com ###