VortexType — Free touch-typing speed academy
VortexType is a free touch-typing tutor from Techbridge University College. It teaches keyboarding through progressive lessons, timed speed tests that track words-per-minute and accuracy, and typing games, guided by a colour-coded on-screen keyboard that shows which finger to use. It installs as an offline-capable web app for low-connectivity classrooms.
What VortexType offers
- Progressive touch-typing lessons that unlock as accuracy improves, from the home row to the full keyboard and numeric keypad
- Timed speed tests with live words-per-minute and accuracy tracking
- Typing games, including a Shark Attack arcade round, for practice that holds attention
- A colour-coded on-screen keyboard with hand guidance showing the correct finger for every key
- Free-text and document practice modes
- Installable, offline-capable web app for low-connectivity classrooms
Who it is for: Students and anyone learning or improving touch typing, from beginners to speed-focused typists.
Frequently asked questions
- What is VortexType?
- VortexType is a free touch-typing tutor from Techbridge University College. It teaches keyboarding through progressive lessons, speed tests, and games, with an on-screen keyboard that shows which finger to use for each key.
- Who is it for?
- Anyone learning or improving touch typing, from complete beginners working through the home row to typists building speed. It suits classroom use and self-paced practice alike.
- Does it measure typing speed and accuracy?
- Yes. Timed speed tests track words-per-minute and accuracy live, and lessons unlock progressively as accuracy improves.
- Is VortexType free?
- Yes, it is free to use. It also installs as an app and works offline, so it runs in low-connectivity classrooms.
- Who built VortexType?
- It was built by the ICT department of Techbridge University College in Accra, Ghana.
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Techbridge University College, Greater Accra, Ghana.