Grade 3 Technology Applications Utah Standards

Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources.

Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.

Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.

Use telecommunications and on-line resources (e.g., email, online discussions, web environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.

Use telecommunications efficiently and effectively to access remote information and communicate with others in support of direct and independent learning and for pursuit of personal interests.

Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.

Use general purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, to remediate skill deficits, and to facilitate learning throughout the curriculum.

Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information; and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use.

Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and advantages and disadvantages those uses provide.

Use keyboards and other common input and output devices (including adaptive devices when necessary) efficiently and effectively.

Educational Technology - 2030 (3-5)

Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Technology research tools

Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

Technology communications tools

Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparing publications, and producing other creative works.

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Technology productivity tools

Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Social, ethical, and human issues

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

Basic operations and concepts

Technology Foundation Standards for Students K-12

Key without using the backspace/delete key on timings.

Key at 3 or fewer errors on 30-second timings.

Key at a minimum of 15 words per minute (WPM) on at least three 30-second timings.

The students will achieve minimum keyboarding competency on 30-second timed writings.

The student will demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques with minimum speed and accuracy on 30-second timed writings.

The student will key drills from printed text.

The student will key letters, short words, and phrases from dictation.

The students will key accurately from dictation and printed copy.

Demonstrate correct spacing when keying a question mark.

Demonstrate correct spacing when keying a comma.

Demonstrate spacing rules when keying a period.

Key a QUESTION MARK by holding down the left shift key with the left little finger and striking the question mark with the right little finger.

Strike the COMMA with the right middle finger.

Strike the PERIOD with the right ring finger.

Demonstrate correct fingering for and correct usage of the period, comma, and the question mark.

Tap the TAB key with the left little finger.

Strike the BACKSPACE/DELETE key with the right little finger.

Use the RIGHT SHIFT key when capitalizing left hand letters.

Use the LEFT SHIFT key when capitalizing right hand letters.

Hit the ENTER/RETURN key with the right little finger.

Tap the SPACE BAR with the right thumb

Demonstrate correct fingering for and correct usage of the space bar, enter key, shift keys, backspace/delete key, and tab key.

Use correct keystroke techniques for the letter keys.

Demonstrate the correct key reaches for all alphabet letters.

The student will use correct fingering while keying the introduced keys.

List advantages of good techniques.

Describe limitations of poor techniques.

The student will know the purpose of correct keyboarding techniques.

Key by touch.

Keep eyes on printed copy.

Keep wrists off the keyboard.

Curve fingers over the home keys.

Place feet for balance.

Center body to the "h" key with elbows at sides.

Sit up straight.

The student will demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques.

The student will demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques.

Grade 3 Keyboarding