Third Grade
Activities
Students learned the computer lab rules and reviewed parts of the computer on the first day of computer lab.
Keyboarding - Students spent the first third of every computer lab session working on finger placement, accuracy, and speed with the online website, Typing Club. Students are also taught proper ergonomics when using the computer.
Computer Coding – Students started computer coding on Code.org in December and worked at their own pace through the 20-hour coding Course D during computer lab. They learned to assembled a series of blockly commands into a simple program to move characters through a maze, perform a series of tasks, or draw geometric designs and pictures. Students also participated in the Hour of Code, a worldwide coding event organized by Code.org. (See Code.org Classroom Links below). In early spring, students used different colored markers on paper to code instructions for Ozobots (tiny robots) to move along paths and complete challenges.
Chromebooks – Students have been using Chromebooks and Googe Apps in their classrooms weekly for research and typing documents. Students also use some of these same apps for ab projects.
Digital Portfolios - Students created digital portfolios in Google Slides. As they complete various projects (Native American Days activity, I Have a Dream Poem, etc.), they will import them into Google Slides and comment on the project, what software/website was used to create it, what they learned, and what they thought about the project. At the end of the year, they will be able to share their work with their families.
Internet Searches – Students learned how to conduct Internet research.
Digital Citizenship
Students spent four weeks in the Fall learning about a variety of Digital Citizenship topics.
Website Links (Click on the text in blue to go to the websites):
Students can log in to Clever and access their accounts in Typing Club and Code.org, and they can also access other websites that are used in the computer lab and classroom.
TypingTest.com - This is a site where students can test their speed, accuracy, and skill while typing paragraphs for a timed interval.
ABCya.com - This website contains a variety of fun and educational activities by grade level and subject area.
