Pre-K Technology Applications

The Pre-K TEKS start students off with what we as educators describe as the basics with computer technology and those TEKS are repeated to greater complexity throughout the education process. Grades 1 - 3 have TEKS that are also repeated in Grades 4 - 6, Grades 7 - 8, and Grades 9 - 12 in each technology application strand. That will create a common assessment for educators in the areas that are vital, hardware and software. The progression is well past turning on the computer, rather using search engines, data management, data processing, and th proper application of the use of hardware. (Technology Applications Student Standards for EC-12: Prekindergarten Guidelines and K-12 TEKS, 2005)

An example of a spiraling student skill is the K - 2nd grade student will demostrate appropriate use of hardware and software to use terminology and start and exit programs to create and save. In grades 3 - 5, the students will follow the previous skills as well as identify characters of input, use remote access equipment such as printers, and make necessary adjustments for compatibility. In grades 6 - 8, the above skills are included as well as comparing/contrasting various devices for processing and analyze the correct software to use as well as demonstrate an understanding of internet terminology. Finally, grades 9 - 12 demonstrate programming and analyzing code proficiency, operating systems, and decision-making skills all the while including the skills found in the prior grade grouping. (Technology Applications Student Standards for EC-12: Prekindergarten Guidelines and K-12 TEKS, 2005)

Technology Applications Student Standards for EC-12: Prekindergarten Guidelines and K-12 TEKS. (2005). Texas Education Agency. Retrieved from http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/ta/stustd.html.