Widgit

First Keys 3 is the latest version of the popular First Keys program – a friendly introduction to the keyboard that uses speech, phonics and the Widgit Symbols in colourful and engaging missing-letter exercises to teach literacy skills.

Developed by Widgit and Sensory Software, First Keys 3 is supplied with an array of exercises, designed to stimulate interest and develop vocabulary as well as keyboard awareness.

First Keys 3 comes with over 80 premade activities.
Download a spreadsheet contining all exercises and text lists

Create Your Own Exercises
Choose from the wide selection of exercises included with the program or create your own using the straightforward and intuitive editor. Make spelling exercises to support literacy activities, curriculum topics or personalised learning. With the new teacher interface, text lists and letter rules can be merged together to create new exercises which contain relevant topic words and tasks.

Choose Individual Options
Each user has their own options and settings that can be controlled using the editor. Decide on the degree of hint support provided during exercises. Choose how users interact with the program by using the keyboard or by clicking letters with the mouse. Configure font and speech support.

Monitoring Progress
Teachers now have the opportunity to see detailed tracking of user progress. Reports are generated showing exactly where users are struggling, when they are choosing the wrong letters and what exercises they are excelling at , meaning that activities can be structured to provide the highest learning impact.

Discounts

Widgit are offering customers who purchased First Keys 2 within the last four months, a single licence for £20 (RRP £59), when providing proof of purchase.

All other First Keys 2 owners can purchase First Keys 3 with a 33% discount, when providing proof of purchase.

To take advantage of this offer contact our sales team on 01926 333680 with proof of your First Keys 2 purchase. This could be your invoice number or photocopied invoice.

UK Price Guide (ex. P&P and VAT):
Single machine licence - £59
Five machine licence - £135
Ten machine licence - £190

Recommended running specification
DVD drive
XP, Vista, Windows 7
Pentium processor (800MHz min, Pentium 4 or above at 1Ghz min preferred)
256Mb RAM min, preferably 512MB or above and Sound Card
1Gb hard disk space.
Minimum resolution of 1024x768.
Supports widescreen resolutions.