Pre-K Technology TEKS

The Pre-K technology TEKS are designed to help a child learn the basic functions of the computer and other basic technologies. First, a pre-k student should know how to start, use and exit software programs. Second, the student should be able to utilize a variety of input devices. This includes a keyboard, mouse and/or touch screen. Third, the student should begin to use technical terminology. Fourth, the student should be able to follow oral or pictorial ques to help operate a program successfully. Fifth, enjoy listening and interacting with storybooks and information texts. Sixth, student should be able to use a variety of software packages with audio, video and graphics.

The Pre-K TEKS lay the foundation for success in future grades by addressing ways to guide a child academically, socially, and emotionally. Having positive pre-school experiences can prepare a child to be successful in the future. Providing language and text rich environments provides a student with a good basis for communication. The Pre-K environment can expand vocabulary, teach team work and cooperation, and help them participate in a community. All skills that are essential to success.

TEKS are designed to be spiraling (or scaffolded) so that students start out at a basic skill and spiral up to more difficult tasks. The Technology TEKS are designed the same way. For example, a Pre-K Technology TEK for Foundations is that the student starts, uses and exits software programs. In K-2, this student will be expected to start and exit programs as well as create, name and save files. In 3-5th grade, this same student is expected to still complete the afore mentioned tasks, as well as save, delete files, use menu options and commands, and work with more than one software application. As this student progresses to 6-8th grade they will have increasingly difficult tasks. They will be expected to perform basic software applications, in addition to printing, scanning, and saving documents. In 9-12th grade this student will be able to take classes in the area of Computer Science I, II, Desk Top Publishing, Digital Graphics, Multimedia, Video Technology, and Web Mastering. From Pre-K on up the TEKS prepare a student to be able to have the foundational knowledge needed to take the high-level courses that are available at the high-school level.