Summarizatopm of the Pre-K Technology Applications TEKS.

The Pre-K technology applications outline exactly what children in Pre-K should learn in order to help develop their technology skills and build on them in other grades. Students in Pre-K begin to learn the basics about a computer. They will use devices such as a mouse, keyboard and modem. Students will also use a variety of computer software programs and applications. They are expected to start making connections and understand why they are using the software programs. Students will also begin to understand how to use a keyboard properly and other computer devices. This knowledge will help students build their skills in other grades. It also allows for a scaffolding effect on the curriculum. An example of this is using technological devices properly. In Pre-K, students begin to learn how to use a mouse, keyboard and modem and also learn the correct terminology. In K-2 TEK 2. A students are expected to use a variety of input devices such as mouse, keyboard, disk drive, modem, voice/sound recorder, scanner, digital video, CD-ROM, or touch screen. In 3-5 TEK 2. A students are also expected use a variety of input devices such as mouse, keyboard, disk drive, modem, voice/sound recorder, scanner, digital video, CD-ROM, or touch screen. This continues on through middle school and high school. Each TEK is expected to be appropriate to task. So, although the TEK says the same information, students should be learning more in depth about these skills as they move up grades. This is an example of how the TEKS for technology provide scaffolding a schools curriculum. By scaffolding the curriculum, students will build on their prior skills and also strengthen those skills giving them valuable knowledge in technology.