[sugar] Typing Tutor: LetsType

[Prakhar Agarwal]

Hello,
After discussions on IRC with everyone I came to know that tuxtype can not
be ported to XO due its dependence on SDL graphics library. This is what I
comprehended from the discussions. Also, there was an initiative to develop
a typing tutor previously, but somehow it was not completed. Reference:
http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Typing_tutor
So, I plan to develop this activity from scratch and put an end to the
missing requirement. Working hard at it. :-)

And regarding the difference between my plans and Tuxtype, I would say that
it would be little early to comment on the differences. Firstly, I would aim
at accomplishing the fundamental requirements of the typing tutor. Then in
consultation with mentors, developers and users, I will further enhance the
features.
Right now I'm studying the current typing tutors.
Please do participate in the Typing Tutor's User Phase   :-)
It has been initiated for getting inputs from everyone and come up with
results of Idea Development Stage.

Cheers,

On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 9:43 PM, Charles Cossé <ccosse at gmail.com> wrote:

> Isn't Tux Typing already there?  Could you discuss differences of your
> plans to Tux Typing, and explain what would be new/better/different?  Just
> curious,
>
> Charles Cosse
>
> On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 10:08 AM, Prakhar Agarwal <prakhar.jiit at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hello Everyone!
> > Please go through following links for your reference:
> > My proposal:  wiki.laptop.org/go/LetsType
> > My homepage:  prakhar.jiit.googlepages.com
> >
> > Well, I have been going through some of the existing typing tutors for
> > some days and have understood some important aspects common to all. In my
> > endeavour to contribute a typing tutor to XO, I would also like to have your
> > views.
> > I suppose many of you must have used a typing tutor. It would be very
> > useful for me to get an overview of your experience.
> > I give prime importance to "User feedback" of any application.
> > Therefore, I would like to initiate a small idea generation phase called
> > *USER Phase* as the very first stage of developing the typing tutor
> > activity.
> > Post your suggestions/ideas here or at  wiki.laptop.org/go/Talk:LetsType
> > They can be:
> > 1. Features you desire
> > 2. Important flaws that you noticed in your past experiences
> > 3. New ideas
> > 4. Suggestions on exercises/content for typing tutor
> > 5. Suggestions on GUI(what best suits a child's level? I feel its a
> > game, how about you?) and the overall look and feel
> > 6. Any references for me?
> > 7. Criticism is most welcome
> >
> > Participate openly in this *User phase* and win lots of praise and
> > blessings from me!!
> > I hope to have a healthy brainstorming session with everyone.
> >
> > Another Query:
> > I have got some feedback regarding the support for multi-language from
> > the start. I have no idea how to go about doing this and completing the
> > localization within GSoC schedule. Keeping the widespread use of XO Laptop
> > in mind, I have already mentioned in my application about localizing the
> > activity in other languages soon after the English version is complete. Your
> > suggestions in this context can help me a lot.
> > Thanks!
> >
> > :-)
> > Cheers,
> > --
> > Prakhar Agarwal
> > Technical Head - Library R&D Team
> > 3rd Year
> > B.Tech, IT
> > JIIT University,Noida
> > "Life is the greatest teacher"
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>
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-- 
Prakhar Agarwal
Technical Head - Library R&D Team
3rd Year
B.Tech, IT
JIIT University,Noida
"Life is the greatest teacher"
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