Technology Applications TEKS Summary

In Pre-K students are taught the basics of computers. They learn to refer to input devices (mouse, keyboard, CD-ROM etc.), open different software programs, operate recorders and touch screens, use software to express themselves, and grasp the concept that information is accessible through the use of technology. When a Pre-K student has learned all of these concepts, it lays the groundwork for the upper grades to introduce new, more advanced software, different tools the software has to offer and how to navigate the computer more effectively. The child has already learned how to use a mouse, they can now use the mouse to click on Kidspiration and create a file. A scaffolding curriculum should build on what a student knows. By teaching the basics early, it allows the teachers to teach the students something more complex in upper grades. Students have many opportunities to master knowledge and skills everyday using technology. After a child has mastered how to use their mouse, keyboard and CD-ROM, they will continue to expand and improve their computer skills. They continue to show that they have mastered that skill, while working on mastering a new skill at the same time.