Grade 3 Technology Applications Utah Standards

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

Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

Technology productivity tools

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

Technology research tools

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

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.

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

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

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

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

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.

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

Technology Foundation Standards for Students K-12

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.

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.

Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

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

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

Educational Technology - 2030 (3-5)

Basic operations and concepts

Social, ethical, and human issues

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

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

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

Technology communications tools

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

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

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

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

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

Key without using the backspace/delete key on timings.

The students will key accurately from dictation and printed copy.

The student will demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques.

Sit up straight.

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.

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

Key by touch.

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

Demonstrate the correct key reaches for all alphabet letters.

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

Keep eyes on printed copy.

Grade 3 Keyboarding

The student will key drills from printed text.

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

Use correct keystroke techniques for the letter keys.

Use the RIGHT SHIFT key when capitalizing left hand letters.

Curve fingers over the home keys.

Tap the TAB key with the left little finger.

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

Demonstrate correct spacing when keying a comma.

The student will know the purpose of correct keyboarding techniques.

Strike the COMMA with the right middle finger.

List advantages of good techniques.

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

Demonstrate spacing rules when keying a period.

Strike the PERIOD with the right ring finger.

Tap the SPACE BAR with the right thumb

Describe limitations of poor techniques.

Keep wrists off the keyboard.

Place feet for balance.

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

Demonstrate correct spacing when keying a question mark.

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

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

Use the LEFT SHIFT key when capitalizing right hand letters.

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

The student will demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques.

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