Technology Applications Standards TEKS
Technology and the new age of learning require our students to become evermore adaptable. Using new software is like learning how to use the Pythagorean Theorem, can be difficult at start but with practice, it also can be mastered. Starting in Pre-K students are expected to start, use and exit age appropriate software. Kindergarten through second grade students are expected to use software features to evaluate works in progress and final products. Students in grades 3-5 are required to use software programs with audio, video, and graphics to enhance learning opportunities. Students in grades 6-8 are expected to use groupware, collaborative software, and productivity tools to create products. High school students must make decisions regarding the selection, acquisition, and use of software taking under consideration its quality, appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency. In essence, students will start out with the basics of starting up and exiting software and then eventually be able to analyze and make informed decisions about specific software and its capabilities. The TEKS are designed to help students build upon learning with each transition in the educational process. This knowledge and skill they will take to next level so that they will be technology savoir-faire in the 21st century.
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I am always amazed at what students know about technology. Even my own kids. They were both using a computer by the age of 2. I have been able to use students in the classroom to introduce new technologies. The students learn even faster when another student is teaching them.
ReplyDeleteI believe that to be a true, students learn for one another very fast. Especially, when they are really into it the material.
ReplyDeleteGreat information Todd! I believe that kids are so technologically advanced, it doesn't matter if they know the software or hardware they can figure it out in no time flat.
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