TEKS for TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS

1. Creativity and Innovation

1.1. identify and create files in a variety of formats such as text, video, and audio files

1.2. create and present works in a personal or group setting

1.3. using different complex systems and ever chaining new technologies to make predictions, modify input, and review results

1.4. discuss different trends and make predictions

2. Communication and Collaboration

2.1. learn how to start making networks to collaborate and publish with others using a variety of digital tools

2.2. communicate effectively with an audience using the form of media required

2.3. create products using the different writing strategies.

3. Digital Citizenship

3.1. understand the different types of copyright laws

3.2. practice the correct and ethical acquisition of information and standard methods for citing sources correctly

3.3. practice and explain safe and appropriate behavior while using any online material

3.4. make sure they know the negative impact of inappropriate technology use like bullying online and hacking, and illegal downloading of different piracy media

4. Technology Operations and Concepts

4.1. define current technology terminology

4.2. select technology tools based on which works best for them

4.3. understand how to use and operating systems

4.4. understand and use apps

4.5. understand how to use hardware systems

4.6. understand how to fix the different type of computer problems they run into

4.7. The student must know how file manage their files correctly

4.8. explain how changes in technology throughout history changed the way we learn

4.9. explain the relevance of technology because it will apply to their future

4.10. know how to use remote input sources;

4.11. learn how to type swiftly and effectively

4.12. learn how to create files and change them accordingly

4.12.1. know which format the teacher wants and be able to figure of how the differ

4.12.2. know how to use excel to its fullest capacity

4.12.3. know how to enter data in a workbook

4.12.4. know copyright laws on a digital text

4.13. create graphs using technology

4.14. combine two or more medias to make one

5. Critical Thinking

5.1. identify the problem and significant questions for your investigation

5.2. create an activity to develop a solution to complete a project

5.3. collect and analyze data to come up with solutions and make decisions based on that data

5.4. use different processes to come up with different solutions

5.5. make decisions and come up with data that supports your decision

5.6. transfer your current knowledge to learn about new technologies

6. Research and Inform

6.1. create a research plan to use as a guide

6.2. use the variety of different search strategies, including using keyword and online databases

6.3. search the many different types of online resources and select the one that has the most validity

6.4. understand the data and be able to talk about your results