TTRS Course Updates

You can now make the text in TTRS modules even bigger, so it's easier to read, especially for learners who are visually impaired. Just press the + button at the top right of the text box until it's the size you want, and − to make it smaller again.

The TTRS iPad app just got a big update — bringing our newest features to learners on the go.

What's new in this version:

🎮 Typing Games = Six fun 60-second challenges throughout the Main Course, including three brand new games: Space blaster, Type racer, and Rocket builder. All with music and sound effects.

⚙️ A refreshed Settings experience — Clearer sections, contextual help, and improved controls so students and teachers can find what they need faster.

🌍 Better language support — Additional font options and improved language handling for a smoother experience across all supported languages.

🐛 Progress, dictation, and stability fixes — Under-the-hood improvements to keep the app running smoothly.
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​Not using the iPad app yet? It's a great way for students to practise anywhere (with a keyboard) - and it works offline. Download it free from the App Store here
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​Also available on Mac. The same app can be installed on any Apple silicon Mac (M1 or later, available since 2020) directly from the Mac App Store, and works offline there too.

We've redesigned the student Subjects tab to make it easier to explore, discover, and jump back into learning.

Instead of one long, paginated list of subjects, students now see a clean overview with everything organised by category - Including English, Science, Geography, Math, Learning Strategies, Typing, Just for Fun, History, and Custom.

What's new:

• 📚 Browse by category - Each category has its own tile, with a badge icon that ties into our upcoming gamification system. Tap in to see every subject inside.
• ▶️ Continue where you left off - Any subject a student is currently working on appears at the top of the page, so they can pick up in one click.

The redesign is live now for all student accounts.

Admin and teacher views remain unchanged and will be updated at a later date

We've added three brand new games to TTRS, plus music and sound effects across all six games.

The new games:

• 🚀 Space blaster - Blast asteroids out of the sky by typing words as they appear. Fast-paced and great for speed practice.
• 🏎️ Type racer - Race to the finish line. The faster and more accurately you type, the further ahead you pull.
• 🛠️ Rocket builder - Build a rocket piece by piece by typing words correctly. Every word gets you closer to launch.

Now with music and sound effects - every game now has its own soundtrack and audio feedback, making practice feel more immersive and rewarding. Sound can be turned off in settings if students prefer to play quietly.

Logging into TTRS just got quicker. You can now sign in with your Google account in one click - no need to remember another password.
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To connect your Google account:

1. Log in to your account
2. Click My Profile in the dropdown menu
3. Click the Google link to connect your account

Google accounts can be connected to Admin, Teacher, and Student accounts.

Want to know how your students are doing without digging through reports? The new AI Assistant in TTRS gives you instant answers about student performance, engagement, progress and more - just ask.

Open the AI Assistant from your dashboard, pick one of six questions, or type your own. You'll get a clear summary back in seconds.

Try these Quick Questions to get started:

• 📊 How did my students do this week?
• 🆘 Which students may need extra support?
• ⚠️ Who has been inactive for more than 7 days?
• 🏆 What were my students' top achievements?
• ✅ Which students logged in this week?
• 🌟 Who achieved a personal best this week?

Each answer comes with key stats - active students, modules completed, average accuracy, words per minute, time spent learning - so you can spot trends, celebrate wins, and step in where it matters most.

The AI Assistant is available now in your admin dashboard at the bottom right hand corner.

We’re excited to introduce Typing Games - a new addition designed to make practice more engaging while accelerating student progress.

These interactive, timed games allow students to reinforce the exact words they’ve just learned, helping to strengthen retention while improving both typing speed and accuracy.

Unlike traditional practice, students earn points by typing words correctly under time pressure — turning repetition into something fun, motivating, and rewarding.

Currently, typing games are turned off by default but can be turned on my Admin / Teachers in settings.
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​We’re excited to introduce the Transparent Hands setting in TTRS — a new feature designed to make it easier to use correct finger positioning in early typing lessons! ⌨️ 👀
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When this setting is on, the hand guides shown in TTRS become transparent, meaning they don't block the letter keys of the on-screen keyboard.
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Why try Transparent Hands?

• ⌨️ Clearer view of every key
• 🖐️ Helpful finger placement guidance
• 🎯 Build accuracy and confidence

You can switch this feature on anytime by going to the Appearance tab under Settings and ticking the box for Transparent Hands.

You can now add emojis to your messages in TTRS. This makes it even easier for your students to express themselves and for you to celebrate their achievements! 📨✨
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A well-placed emoji can turn a simple message into a moment of encouragement:
👏 Make congratulations feel extra special
🌟 Boost motivation and confidence
😊 Create a supportive, encouraging learning environment

Try this feature today under the messages tab!

We now offer Lexend as a font option for learners
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​What is Lexend?
Lexend is a research-informed font designed to improve reading fluency and reduce visual stress. Its carefully shaped letters and increased spacing help make text clearer, smoother to track, and easier to process.
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We also continue to offer Arial, Comic Sans, Open Sans and Open Dyslexic, another supportive font designed with weighted letter bottoms to help reduce letter confusion.
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Try it today under Settings → Appearance tab → Font