After signing in, you were reminded of proper finger placement and ergonomics: “Fingers curved, wrists flat, feet flat, sit up straight.” These instructions were given by the vaguely human voice which guided you through your subsequent lessons in a hilariously chopped and screwed style. The curiously space-themed typing adventure greeted you with a NASA style countdown on the login screen. I can’t even imagine playing the game without the added factor of the class ranking system. In retrospect, the game was genius, playing on the competitive nature of tweens to teach them an incredibly boring, essential skill.
It pushed your slightly slimy fingies to their absolute limits.Ĭhallenges could range from a single character or word to long-form writing including complicated lines of dialogue with punctuation and addresses. More accurately, it could be described as a decathlon, testing speed, accuracy, agility, and endurance. If you’ve played Type to Learn, then you are well aware that comparing it to a battle royale does not do the game justice. I was not going to let that damn question mark foil my chance for a top spot. I remember practicing hitting “shift + /” three times before logging in with my username and password. I’m not sure if anyone else remembers the feeling of their quivering fingers finding the little nubs on the “J” and “F” keys, after you lowered the paper over the keys. The sheet of paper was the diabolical anti-cheat mechanism, meant to shield your eyes and so you could learn to trust your instincts and become a true “touch typer” - and to ensure no foul play occurred in this clicky-clacky battle royale. This was the mountaintop, the place of envy that we all strived to reach, every Thursday just before lunch.Įach battle station was equipped with a chunky IBM-style mechanical keyboard with a piece of printer paper taped to the top. Written on easel paper, taped end to end, the top 10 highest scorers in Type to Learn appeared for all to see. I remember straining to see the leaderboard - it was barely visible if you looked through the corner of the door’s window to the far wall.
Sure, you should be doing homework, but Carmen Sandiego is on the loose! The exact cause of trigger finger is not fully understood.Computer Lab Week is our ode to the classic “school” games, like Oregon Trail and Number Munchers, that kept us from being productive. The affected tendon may then suddenly break free, releasing your finger like the release of a trigger. If a nodule forms, the tendon can get trapped in the tendon sheath, causing the affected finger or thumb to become temporarily stuck in a bent position. The swelling can cause a section of the tendon to become bunched into a small lump (nodule) at the base of the affected finger or thumb. The swelling and inflammation of the tunnel that the tendon runs through (tendon sheath) makes it difficult for the affected tendon to slide easily, causing the pain and stiffness associated with trigger finger. Trigger finger is usually caused by swelling affecting 1 of the tendons that run along your fingers and thumbs, although the exact reason why this occurs is not fully understood.
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