Hi Reader, I just added a new translation to Type the Word called the New International Reader’s Version. As the name suggests, the NIRV is from the same publisher and has similar translation style to the NIV, but it’s written at a 3rd grade reading level. My hope with this new translation is for young kids to be able to understand and be impacted by what they are typing, not just type letters on the screen. I’d consider using the NIRV this fall in your classroom, especially for classes where...
about 9 hours ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Introducing the Passage of the Day Today I’m launching Passage of the Day, a new daily way to type Scripture with others. You can type today’s passage at typetheword.com/daily. You can also find it at the top of your Type the Word home page by clicking the "Daily" button. Where you can find a link to the Passage of the Day on your home page At typetheword.com/daily, you can type the day’s Scripture, see how many others have typed it, and track your streak of consecutive days...
6 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I’ve been busy documenting how to get started with Type the Word. My goal is to give you one searchable place for practical Type the Word guidance. Here is a video overview the content it contains: And here are a few examples of what the docs answer: How do I connect Type the Word with Google Classroom, Clever, Canvas, or Microsoft Teams? What can a student do if he or she has completed all their assignments? What passages are used in the new typing curriculum? I want this to be...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I just finished and publish three typing curriculum to give your students a clear path for learning how to type. 1. Typing Foundations This curriculum helps students learn the letters on the keyboard and basic punctuation. As students practice, they’ll type Scripture passages that highlight the attributes of God and help them reflect on His character. 2. Typing Proficiency This curriculum helps students practice numbers, symbols, and more advanced keyboard skills. The passages in...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I’m building a library of free classroom tools for Christian schools with no sign in required. Right now it includes: Bible memory test — Evaluate Scripture memory and see which words each student remembers. Bible typing test — Measure student typing speed and accuracy and receive a report on how your classroom performed. Bible memory worksheet generator — Print a Scripture recall worksheet for students to complete by hand. Check it out here: https://www.typetheword.com/resources...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Type the Word has a new home: typetheword.com! The old typetheword.site address now redirects automatically, but your account and data haven’t changed. If you use a password manager, don't forget to update the associated domain so that it can associate your login credentials with the new domain. I should have an update with more details out by the end of the week. In the meantime, thanks for using Type the Word!In Christ,Josh
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
May 2026 Type the Word Hey Reader, It's Josh, from Type the Word. I can't wait to share my updated vision for TTW and details about the new memorization mode and keyboard accessibility improvements I built this month. For any new folks, here are some links to get you connected: Find out more about TTW in the newsletter archive Follow TTW's new LinkedIn for more frequent updates Connect with other users on the discord Or email me feedback at josh@typetheword.com Growth Update In April,...
3 months ago • 5 min read
April 2026 Type the Word Hey Reader, It's Josh, from Type the Word. I have lots of exciting updates to share. This update includes a of demo of the new Google Classroom integration and details about the new Goals and Memorization features available in TTW. If you are new to TTW, here are some links to get you connected: Find out more about TTW in the newsletter archive Connect with other users on the discord Or email me feedback at josh@typetheword.com Growth Update In March, we typed over...
4 months ago • 5 min read
March 2026 Type the Word Hey Reader, It's Josh, the creator of TTW. Just dropping by to give you an update on how things are going on TTW. If you are new to TTW, here are some links to get you connected: Find out more about TTW in the newsletter archive Connect with other users on the discord Or email me feedback at josh@typetheword.com Growth Update In each of the past two months, we've typed the Bible in aggregate 2x per month with 70k verses typed in January and 71k typed in February. Over...
6 months ago • 3 min read