#772 Bold Beginnings: Journaling

Typing Skills

Scott Benner and Jennifer Smith share personal stories about learning to type, highlighting the challenges and evolution of typing skills. Scott recalls teaching himself to type while writing his book, transitioning from looking at the keyboard to touch typing over time 1. Jennifer reminisces about mandatory typing classes in high school, using word processors, which contrasts with today's technology 1.

They'll lose years of their know. Watching a person text who's proficient at it is, like, I watch Arden, and her thumbs are just, like, flying. And they don't make mistakes. It's fascinating, you know?

--- Scott Benner

Both emphasize the importance of teaching typing skills to children early to avoid the "hunt and peck" method 1.

   

Tech Changes

The conversation shifts to the impact of technological advancements on writing and typing. Scott humorously describes his struggle with illegible handwriting, likening it to "chicken scratch," and reflects on how technology has changed the way we write and communicate 2. Jennifer notes that cursive writing is no longer taught, which she finds surprising given its past importance 2.

There's a lot of things they don't teach anymore. Some of it I'm confused by, like, typing.

--- Scott Benner

This discussion underscores the shift from traditional writing methods to digital communication, highlighting the need for adapting to new technologies 2.