Technology Application TEKS Summary

Every grade level continues to build upon the foundation that was developed the year before. The Pre-K TEKS in technology are the start of that very foundation. Students in Pre-K are expected to use and name a variety of computer input devices such as a mouse and keyboard. They are also required to open and navigate through software programs. Just like other TEKS in our curriculum, technology TEKS are spiraled to ensure that student are practicing skills multiple times and then build upon each of those skills until they are mastered. In the K-2 foundation strand 1B states that students will start and exit programs as well as create, name and save files. In grades 3-5 for that same TEK, students are expected to save a delete files, use menu options and commands, and work with more than one software application. In grade 6, students are required to compare, contrast and appropriately use various input, processing, output and primary/secondary storage devices. Throughout the years, the same TEK becomes more involved but is dependent on students acquiring appropriate skills from the year before.
As teachers we need to build a strong foundation that reflect the needs of the 21st century.