Technology Application Standards TEKS

I found that the TEKS were amazing for Pre-K. The amount of knowledge that is expected at this level is great. Pre-K students are expected to start, use, and exit programs, use a mouse, keyboard, and sound recorder. They are also expected to use technical terms such as ‘printer’ and ‘CD-Rom’. They are required to follow cues to operate programs. I also like the fact that different multi-media forms and software packages with the use of audio, video, and graphics were incorporated to enhance and support learning.

One example of a TEK in which students have multiple opportunities to master knowledge or skills is ‘starts, uses, and exits’ software programs. Despite the variety of software programs that are available, almost all start from the file menu. Many programs like MS Office are similar so the programs function similarly as well. This is also true with other products such as Adobe.
Another example is the use of a variety of input devices. All programs require input. Students will use a mouse and keyboard with almost every program.
A third example is the use of technical terms. Students will continue to hear, use and understand such terms as ‘mouse, keyboard, printer, and CD-Rom’. With the continued use of technology in the classrooms even at this early age, most kids will have multiple meaning to such words as ‘mouse’ and will know what to associate with the word ‘keyboard’.