Assigning Training

As a team administrator, you can assign training programs, set goals, and create challenges for your team members. This guide explains how to manage training assignments in TODAY Type.

Training Assignment Options

TODAY Type offers several ways to assign and manage team training:

Individual Assignments

• Assign specific training to individual users
• Set personalized goals based on skill level
• Track individual progress

Team-Wide Challenges

• Create competitions for the entire team
• Set collective goals with deadlines
• Motivate through friendly competition

Creating a Challenge

Challenges are the primary way to assign training in TODAY Type:

1. Go to Client Dashboard
   Access /client/ and click "Challenges" in the navigation.
2. Click "Create Challenge"
   Use the Challenge Wizard to set up your training challenge.
3. Configure challenge settings
   Set the following parameters:
   • Name - A descriptive title for the challenge
   • Type - Speed (WPM), accuracy, or combined goals
   • Target - The goal participants must reach
   • Duration - Start and end dates
   • Participants - Who can join (all users or selected)
4. Review and launch
   Preview the challenge settings and activate it.

Challenge Types

Speed Challenges

• Goal: Achieve a target WPM (Words Per Minute)
• Good for: Improving typing speed
• Example: "Reach 50 WPM by end of month"

Accuracy Challenges

• Goal: Maintain high accuracy percentage
• Good for: Reducing errors and improving precision
• Example: "Complete 10 tests with 95%+ accuracy"

Volume Challenges

• Goal: Complete a number of practice sessions
• Good for: Building consistent practice habits
• Example: "Complete 20 typing tests this week"

Streak Challenges

• Goal: Practice for consecutive days
• Good for: Developing daily practice routines
• Example: "Practice every day for 14 days"

Setting Appropriate Goals

For Beginners (0-30 WPM)

• Focus on accuracy first (90%+ target)
• Speed goals: 25-35 WPM
• Encourage daily practice, even brief sessions

For Intermediate Users (30-50 WPM)

• Balance speed and accuracy (92-95% accuracy)
• Speed goals: 40-55 WPM
• Introduce timed challenges

For Advanced Users (50+ WPM)

• High accuracy standards (95%+ accuracy)
• Speed goals: 60-80+ WPM
• Challenge with complex texts and longer durations

Learning Methods

TODAY Type offers multiple scientifically-backed learning approaches:

AI Hybrid Training (Recommended)

• Automatically adapts to each user's needs
• Combines best elements from all methods
• Adjusts in real-time based on performance

Deliberate Practice

• Focuses on weak areas systematically
• Targets specific keys and patterns
• Best for addressing specific weaknesses

Cognitive Load

• Gradually increases difficulty
• Prevents overwhelm with staged progression
• Good for complete beginners

Flow State

• Maintains optimal challenge level
• Keeps users engaged and motivated
• Balances difficulty with skill level

Motor Schema

• Builds muscle memory through patterns
• Focuses on common key combinations
• Develops automatic typing reflexes

Monitoring Training Progress

Track how your team is progressing:

Challenge Dashboard

• View overall challenge completion rates
• See who's on track vs. falling behind
• Identify top performers

Individual Progress

• Click on any user to see detailed progress
• View their test history and improvement trends
• See current learning method and settings

Reports

• Export detailed training reports
• Track progress over time
• Compare team performance metrics

Automated Email Notifications

Keep your team engaged with automated reminders:

Available Notifications

• Challenge Start - Alert when new challenges begin
• Progress Updates - Weekly progress summaries
• Inactivity Reminders - Nudges for inactive users
• Achievement Celebrations - Recognize accomplishments

Configure these in Email Automation Settings.

Best Practices for Team Training

1. Assess current skill levels
   Have everyone take an initial typing test to establish baselines.
2. Set realistic, tiered goals
   Create different challenges for different skill levels.
3. Encourage daily practice
   Short daily sessions are more effective than occasional long sessions.
4. Celebrate achievements
   Recognize progress, not just final results.
5. Review and adjust
   Check progress weekly and modify goals if needed.