Technology Applications TEKS Summary

According to the Pre-K guidelines for technology applications children should learn basic functions of the computer and related technologies. The learner should, start, use, and exit programs, use a variety of input devises, use technical terminology, follow basic oral or pictorial cues, listen to and interact with electronic storybooks, and use software to enhance learning experiences. These guidelines lay a foundation for future grades by giving prekindergarten students prior knowledge when they begin having to master TEKS. The students are given early experiences and opportunities to expand their learning. In the Foundations strand of the Technology Applications TEKS students have multiple opportunities to master knowledge and skills. In Foundations K-2 1A, 1B, and 1c students will use technology terminology, start, exit, create, name, and save files. These same TEKS apply to the Foundations stand in grades 3-5 but they must also learn to delete files, identify and describe characteristics of digital input, processing, and output, delineate and make necessary adjustments regarding compatibility issues, and access equipment on a network such as a printer. The Foundations strand in grades 6-8 TEKS is expanded to include URLs, LANs, WANs, WWW, and HTML. As the learner advances in grades they are introduced to more complex skills. Spiraling skills gives the learner an opportunity to continuously revisit and then expand their learning of various skills.