Technology Applications TEKS

Pre-K students should have technology integrated throughout their curriculum in an exploratory format. These days, kids are exposed to all sorts of technology from the get go. Technology driven opportunities should be provided in order to enhance the students’ learning. By integrating technology into the prekindergarten curriculum, technology becomes a part of the learning experience. A foundation is established when these experiences and technology are integrated and become part of the students’ daily routine. The performances from the students are enhanced and are beneficial for their future.

Basic technology use, such as a computer with a mouse and a keyboard, allows students to become familiar and comfortable with things that will be used as part of their everyday lives. During Kindergarten through second grade, students are expected to open and close a program, as well as create and save files (K-2, b.1.B).Once students enter the third through fifth grade, they should be able to save and delete files, and work with more than one application (3-5, b.1.B.). In sixth through eighth grade, students are expected to show mastery of the previous TEKS, as well as have the ability to chose and use the correct application, according to quality, appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency (6-8 b.1.C). In high school, students should (with mastery from the previous years) make decisions about the selection, acquisition, and use of software. Students go from learning to open and close programs, to using them for beneficial reasons.