We seek to integrate the use of technology within all of our curriculum. First and foremost we encourage the children to learn keyboarding skills by utilizing software programs such as Type To Learn. We prepare weekly directed lessons so the children will acquire the skills that are necessary to use the computer successfully.

We have continued to build and to extend the technology program in third grade. Advances in technology  integration include students typing, scanning images, e-mailing,  and creating web pages. We are utilizing a variety of software to increase the skill and facility of our students.

Basic skills that are taught in Third Grade consist of:

1.Turning on the computer

2. Selecting a Program

3. Working with these programs

4. Word Processing

a. Manipulating text through cut, copy, pasting
b. Changing text style through font, size, and style attributes
c. Applying correct formatting and alignment
d. Applying color enhancement to text
e. Using spell check
f. Save document to proper place in proper file format

5. Keyboarding – Type to Learn

a. Locating letters
b. Applying return key and spacebar
c. Home row reinforcement

6. Printing

7. Saving

8. Leaving a program
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9. E-mail

10. Using a data base

11. Working on a web page

a. Using text, applying color, formatting & alignment
b. Changing background & inserting graphics
c. Creating links to access internal pages
d. Saving pages to proper folder

12. Research CD-Rom – Nigel’s Word, Golden Book Encyclopedia, World Book, etc

a. Inserting correct CD
b. Keyword search for specific information
c. Printing acquired information

13. Research - Internet – GA’s On-line On-Ramp

a. Keyword searching
b. Making/Using bookmarks
c. Reading/locating information for worksheets

Software used in Third Grade consists of:

Timeliner 5.0, Kidspiration, Math Arena, Type to Learn, Microsoft Word, GeoSafari, Geography, Nigel’s World,
Golden Books Encyclopedia World Book Encyclopedia,
Encarta, World and U.S. Atlas, Strategy Games, Grammar Games, Kid Pix Studio Deluxe, Worksheet Magic, Crossword Companion, Math Blaster, Number & Math Munchers, Outnumbered, Jump Start 3rd Grade

The Online Onramp provides preselected, age-appropriate, safe resources for curricular use.   Timely information such as school event days and project due dates are posted on the 3rd grade front page.  Information such as homework policies and other frequently asked questions are listed for parent reference.


We have been using the digital camera more and more. Sometimes these images are displayed on our web site and/or other times photos are printed and placed on bulletin boards. We are looking into ways
to incorporate these digital images into student portfolios.