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Technology Skills Checklist for Grade 3
The goal is for students in third grade to master the following technology concepts. Their progress will be
documented by the following:
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Technology Skills
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Printing:
o Current page
o Selected page
Word processing:
o Fix spelling
o Fix grammar
o Fix spacing
o Adding ClipArt
o Adding WordArt
o Creating an outline
Basic keyboarding skills
o Tab key
o Ctrl + S (save), Ctrl + Z (undo), Ctrl + C (copy), Ctrl + V
(paste), Ctrl + X (cut), Ctrl + P (print), Ctrl + F (find)
o Using punctuation keys while typing
o Using cap locks vs. shift for capitalization
o Using backspace vs. delete
o Enter key
o Correct sitting, arm, and finger positioning
Saving documents:
o Creating Third Grade Folder
o Saving and importing images
o My Documents, Student Shared, Hand-In Folder
Editing:
o Resize images
o Move images
o Cutting and pasting text and images
o Formatting text and images (center, tight)
Research:
o Works Cited (Finding citation information)
o Create graphic organizers
o Finding and evaluating relevant sources
o Use Destiny for research
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Q4
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June 2014
Created by teachers from Greenwood Elementary, Viers Mill Elementary, and Great Seneca Creek Elementary schools.
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Publishing/Presentation:
o Evaluate presentation tools
 Typing in a website URL
 Handling equipment with care
 Knowledge of internet safety (incorrect websites, cyber
bullying, and sharing personal information)
*Introduced to:
o Publisher
o Search Engines (Britannica, Searchasaurus)
o Assistive Technology: AlphaSmart/Dragon Dictation (if
applicable)
o Excel
June 2014
Created by teachers from Greenwood Elementary, Viers Mill Elementary, and Great Seneca Creek Elementary schools.