What you need to know about…
Using Technology
and the Internet
in Third Grade
Parts of a Computer
The Keyboard
Symbols in Technology
PLAY
POWER
SLEEP
USB DRIVE
BLUETOOTH
PAUSE
“AT” SIGN
COMMAND
MICROPHONE JACK
HEADPHONE JACK
WI-FI SYMBOL
QUESTION: In what ways do you think technology is helpful?
Using search engines to do research:◦ Kidrex.org◦ Factmonster.com
Other Tools: ◦ PowerPoint◦ Microsoft Word◦ Thesaurus, dictionary, spell check, etc.
Technology is Helpful!
Click the screenshot above to explore FactMonster.com!
DO:
◦ Stay on task and on educational websites.
◦ Create strong passwords.
◦ Use kid-friendly search engines.
◦ Make sure your sources are reliable.
◦ Report any forms of cyberbullying to an adult.
October is National Cybersecurity Month.
Safety on the Internet
Click the KidRex screenshot to give this search engine a try!
DO NOT:
◦ Chat with unfamiliar people
◦ Enter your personal information on an insecure
site.
◦ Click on pop-ups or reply to spam emails.
Could lead to viruses
◦ Claim other people’s work as your own
(plagiarism).
Safety on the Internet
Click the computer to watch a video about internet safety.
1. Choose search terms carefully. Specific words and/or synonyms.
2. Make sure your sources are reliable. Most accurate information comes from sites
with .gov or .edu. Other sources: online encyclopedias,
databases
3. Cite your sources. Give the authors/creators credit!
Online Research Tips
BAD example of a formal e-mail message: HELLO BFF!! HOW ARE YOU?! HOPE UR DOING WELL!!!! : )
◦ UPPERCASE LETTER = yelling
◦ Don’t overuse exclamation marks!!!!!
◦ Emotion icons and abbreviations are NOT for school projects.
: Using your manners while using technology.
Emoticons
Click on title to see the rest of
this infographic!
Phones from April 1973- April 2013.
1946
2014
True or False: The keyboard is an output tool. What does this symbol represent?
Name some ways technology is helpful in the classroom. True or False: All information on the internet is accurate. Name one kid friendly search engine. Brainstorm some ways to spread awareness of
cyberbullying.
Are You Technologically Savvy?
https://www.teachervision.com/tv/printables/netguide4_6.pdf http://www.brainpopjr.com/health/besafe/internetsafety/ http://www.tennessee.gov/education/standards/computer/grade_3.pdf http://thebookfairygoddess.blogspot.co.nz/2012/09/digital-citizenship.html http://www.dhs.gov/national-cyber-security-awareness-month-2014 http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/Kids/Get%20the%20facts/Netiquette.aspx www.kassj.com http://www.nerdgraph.com/then-vs-now-technology-in-schools/ cscooltechnews.blogspot.com www.anandtech.com http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-21588419 http://factmonster.com http://kidrex.org https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/teach-your-kids-the-secrets-of-smart-web-searching www.debaird.net www.tuaw.com technipol.tumblr.com http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/g/gallery.htm bnjho.blogspot.com
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