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Texas Texas Technology Applications Technology Applications

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Texas Texas Technology Applications Technology Applications

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Texas Texas Technology Applications Technology Applications

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See TEA’s web site about Technology Applications.

with Anita Givens, Senior Director Educational TechnologyTexas Education Agency

and Karen Kahan, DirectorTechnology Applications Educational TechnologyTexas Education Agency

Texas EssentialKnowledge and Skills

Texas EssentialKnowledge and Skills

★TEKS are the center of the curriculum and define the knowledge and skills specified for Texas students.

★TEKS are available for students of Grades K-12.

All the TEKS are listed at the TEA’s TEKS page.

Technology Applications Curriculum

Technology Applications Curriculum

★Required enrichment curriculum specified in the Texas Education Code.

More information can be found at TEA's Technology Applications web site.

★Focuses on the teaching and learning of technology skills and the use of computers and related tools like digital cameras, scanners, and handheld digital devices.

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Four Strands in the TA TEKS

Four Strands in the TA TEKS

★Foundations★Information

Acquisition★Work in Solving

Problems ★Communication

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★FoundationsFoundations includes technology-related terms, concepts, and data input strategies.

See an interactive chart describing the strands in Featured Links.

Four Strands in the TA TEKS

Four Strands in the TA TEKS

★ Information acquisitionInformation acquisition includes the identification of task requirements; the plan for using search strategies; and the use of technology to access, analyze, and evaluate the acquired information.

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★Solving problemsSolving problems includes selecting the technology appropriate for the task, synthesizing knowledge, creating a solution, and evaluating the results.

★CommunicationsCommunications uses a variety of technologies and different formats to communicate with diverse audiences.

Four Strands in the TA TEKS

Four Strands in the TA TEKS

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TA TEKS Grade Clusters TA TEKS Grade Clusters

★K-2★3-5★6-8 ★9-12

A short explanation of requirements for each grade clusteris linked from Featured Links.

TEATEA

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BenchmarksBenchmarks

★Benchmarks are provided for grades 2, 5 and 8.

★Students should have these skills when they exit the grade cluster.

★Each grade should work toward the benchmark standards.

TEATEA

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Technology Applications TEKS

Technology Applications TEKS

★Based on concepts, not on a particular piece of software or hardware, so they don’t become outdated as easily.

★Simple to integrate into the content area curriculum.

Technology Applications Knowledge and Skills

Technology Applications Knowledge and Skills

★ Separate curriculum area for grades K-12.

★ Technology skills embedded in all curriculum areas.

★ Prekindergarten Guidelines available from the state.

See Curriculum Connections in Featured Links.

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High School Courses High School Courses

★Computer Science I ★Computer Science II ★Desktop Publishing ★Digital Graphics/

Animation★Multimedia★Video Technology ★Web Mastering★Independent Study in

Technology Applications

See High School Technology Applications Course Descriptions in Featured Links.

High School Courses High School Courses

★Students learn advanced skills.

★Students become lifelong learners in a digital world.

TEATEA

TEA

Course CreditCourse Credit

Students must have one Technology Applications credit to graduate.

Courses that satisfy the graduation requirement are in Featured Links.

Educator StandardsEducator Standards

Standards in Technology Applications for all beginning educators (SBEC Standards I-V):

★ Included in all SBEC-approved educator preparation programs.

★ Integrated as a part of the new certification assessments in Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities.

★ To be implemented in the fall 2002.

More information about Educator Standards.

Technology Applications Teacher Certification

Technology Applications Teacher Certification

★Offered through educator preparation entities across the state.

★Separate certifications for Computer Science and the other Technology Applications courses.

Master Technology Teacher

Master Technology Teacher

★ A new certificate for K-12 teachers

★ Primary duties will be to teach technology and technology integration strategies and to serve as a mentor to other teachers.

★ Certification assessments will be implemented in the 2003-04 school year.

★ Pending appropriations, there will be stipends for teachers.

More Information on Bill HB1475.

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Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology 1996-2010Texas Long-Range Plan

for Technology 1996-2010

★Teaching and Learning ★Educator Preparation

and Development ★Administration and

Support Services ★Infrastructure for

Technology

Read and download the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 1996-2010.

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Instructional Materials Instructional Materials

Proclamation 2001★ Up-to-date. ★ Online or

electronic.★ Subscription

based.

Visit the Technology Applications Center for Educator Development for resources.

Learning for LifeLearning for Life

Because of ongoing change, Texas students and teachers must develop skills and strategies for learning that will serve them for a lifetime.