Technology Applications TEKS, K-2

Technology Applications TEKS, K-2 (1) FOUNDATIONS. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs, and their connections. The student is expected to (A) Use technology terminology appropriate to the task. (K) Name and point to these parts of the computer: computer, keyboard, mouse and monitor if applicable. (1) Name and describe the function of these parts of the personal computer: monitor if applicable, CPU (where central processing unit is located), keyboard, speakers (if appropriate), mouse and printer. (2) Name and describe the function of these parts of the computer system: monitor if applicable, CPU (central processing unit), keyboard, speakers (if appropriate), mouse, printer, and patch cable. Define or demonstrate the following terms: startup, shutdown, open, close. (B) Start and exit programs as well as create, name and save files. (K) Start an application from a CD or desktop icon. (1) Start and exit programs from icons or from menus. (2) Start and exit programs using icons or menus. Create, name and save files as appropriate. (C) Use networking terminology such as on-line, network or password. Access remote equipment on a network, such as a printer. (K) Discuss vocabulary and type in a password to log into the computer, network or program. Type password to receive meals in the cafeteria. (1) Discuss vocabulary and type in a password to log into the network and/or to receive meals in the cafeteria. Access the Internet or AR/STAR. (2) Discuss vocabulary and type in a password to log into the network and/or to receive meals in the cafeteria. Access the Internet and search for a topic using a search engine. Access network programs like AR/STAR using icons. (2) FOUNDATIONS. The student uses data input skills appropriate to the task. The student is expected to (A) Use a variety of input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, disk drive, modem, voice/sound recorder, scanner, digital video, CD-ROM or touch screen. (K) Use a mouse, keyboard and disk drive. (Load an interactive CD onto the computer, open the program and use the mouse or keyboard to operate the program.) (1) Use a mouse, keyboard and disk drive. (Load an interactive CD onto the computer, open the program and use the mouse or keyboard to operate the program.) (2) Use a mouse, keyboard and disk drive. (Load an interactive CD onto the computer, open the program and use the mouse or keyboard to operate the program.) 1 of 7

Technology Applications TEKS, K-2 (B) Use proper keyboarding techniques, such as correct hand and body positions, smooth and rhythmic keystroke patterns, as grade-level appropriate. (K) Find and type letters and numbers on a keyboard when required. Use a prompt or the directions on a program to complete the activity. (1) Find and type the letters and numbers on a keyboard. From a prompt, verbal directions or from a program CD demonstrate proper hand position on home row keys. (2) Find and type letters and numbers on a keyboard. Type with hands in proper home-row position. Move through the levels on an interactive CD or program. (C) Demonstrate touch keyboarding techniques for operating the alphabetic, numeric, punctuation and symbol keys as grade-level appropriate. (K) Use touch keyboarding to navigate through the levels on an interactive CD or program such as Type to Learn. (1) Use touch keyboarding techniques to log in with a password to the network. (2) Use touch keyboarding techniques to log in with a login name and password to the network to produce a simple product from a prompt or example. (D) Produce documents at the keyboard, proofread and correct errors. (K) Type first name (correctly edited) using a word processor. Type the alphabet from a prompt or example. (1) Type name and address (correctly edited) using a word processor from a prompt or example. (2) Type name, address and phone number (correctly edited) on the word processor. Type a simple document from a prompt or example. (E) Use language skills including capitalization, punctuation, spelling, word division and use of numbers and symbols as grade-level appropriate. (K) Type proper nouns applying capitalization skills. (1) Type names and addresses applying capitalization, spelling and punctuation skills. (2) Type names and addresses applying capitalization, spelling and punctuation skills. Type complete sentences applying capitalization, spelling and punctuation skills. (3) FOUNDATIONS. The student complies with the laws and examines the issues regarding the use of technology in society. The student is expected to (A) Follow acceptable use policies when using computers. (K) Have a signed Internet Use Agreement (also known as Acceptable Use Policy) on file at the school. (1) Have a signed Internet Use Agreement (also known as Acceptable Use Policy) on file at the school. (2) Have a signed Internet Use Agreement (also known as Acceptable Use Policy) on file at the school. (B) Model respect of intellectual property by not illegally copying software or another individual s electronic work. 2 of 7

Technology Applications TEKS, K-2 (K) The student will not bring program disks from home to use on the school computers. (1) The student will not bring program disks from home to use on the school computers. (2) The student will not bring program disks from home to use on the school computers. (4) INFORMATION ACQUISITION. The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to (A) Apply keyword searches to acquire information. (K) Use an Integrated Learning System such as AR or OPAC to perform a keyword search for a book or other information. (1) With teacher supervision, do a simple search using a teacher selected search engine. (2) With teacher supervision, do a multi-word search using a teacher selected search engine. (B) Select appropriate strategies to navigate and access information for research and resource sharing. (K) Use graphic OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) to find books students like to read. (1) Know that OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) is used to access information contained within the library. (2) With teacher supervision, student will use OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) and then the Internet to find requested information. (5) INFORMATION ACQUISITION. The student acquired electronic information in a variety of formats, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to (A) Acquire information including text, audio, video and graphics. (K) Use interactive CDs, or access web sites with teacher assistance. (www.starfall.com) (1) Use interactive learning: such as Reader Rabbit, learning system software such as Orchard, or Interactive web sites. (2) With teacher supervision, use online sources or media CDs to find text, audio, video and graphics about a topic. (B) Use on-line help. (K) NA (1) NA (2) Locate the help menu item from any program. (6) INFORMATION ACQUISITION. The student evaluates the acquired electronic information. The student is expected to (A) Determine the success of strategies used to acquire electronic information. 3 of 7

Technology Applications TEKS, K-2 (K) NA (1) With teacher guidance, determine through discussion whether the strategy chosen produced the information sought. (2) With teacher guidance, determine through discussion whether the strategy chosen produced the information sought. (B) Determine the usefulness and appropriateness of digital information. (K) In groups or with teacher assistance load appropriate interactive CDs. Search for correct name from list of names, advance through the levels to completion. Complete levels of a teacher selected web site. (1) With teacher guidance, discuss the appropriateness of books found in OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog.) Complete levels of an age appropriate web site. (2) With teacher guidance, discuss the appropriateness of books found in OPAC(Online Public Access Catalog.) Complete an age appropriate Integrated Learning System sequence of lessons or complete some of the levels of a teacher selected interactive web site. (7) SOLVING PROBLEMS. The student uses appropriate computer-based productivity tools to create and modify solutions to problems. The student is expected to (A) Use software programs with audio, video and graphics to enhance learning experiences. (K) With teacher supervision/assistance, use learning software in group activities or in directed individual assignments. (1) With teacher supervision/assistance, use learning software in a small group activity. Students work to create a story with at least two story elements. (2) With teacher supervision/assistance, use learning software individually and in small groups, create stories with multiple media effects (graphics, audio and video.) (B) Use appropriate software, including the use of word processing and multimedia, to express ideas and solve problems. (K) With teacher supervision, create from a web site or story prompt; create a collaborative story. (1) With teacher supervision, create a simple document with clip art. (2) With teacher supervision, create a simple document with clip art or photos; add sound if appropriate. (8) SOLVING PROBLEMS. The student uses research skills and electronic communication, with appropriate supervision, to create new knowledge. The student is expected to (A) Use communication tools to participate in group projects. 4 of 7

Technology Applications TEKS, K-2 (K) With teacher supervision, participate in project sharing as appropriate to grade level. (1) With teacher supervision, participate in project sharing as appropriate to grade level. (2) With teacher supervision, participate in project sharing as appropriate to grade level. (B) Use electronic tools and research skills to build a knowledge base regarding a topic, task or assignment. (K) From a prompt, or web based prompt, create a collaborative story including definitions for story words. (1) With teacher guidance, create a document, graph or presentation that can be shared. Each small group/individual will embellish a portion of a story and save it to a floppy disk, shared drive or hard drive. (2) With teacher supervision, use the Internet and an online public access catalog (OPAC) to research a topic. (9) SOLVING PROBLEMS. The student uses technology applications to facilitate evaluation of work, both process and product. The student is expected to (A) Use software features, such as on-line help, to evaluate work progress. (K) Student will be able to find his/her name on a program list and save work/level on an interactive CD. Student will be able to illustrate a story using an image program and use results for evaluation or discussion. (1) Students type/revise a story from a prompt and be able to use the spell check to revise work. (2) Students will locate the help feature in program menus. Students are able to check work using various software features (spell check and punctuation check.) (B) Use software features, such as slide show previews, to evaluate final product. (K) Expand existing work or student created work by using the preview menus. (1) Students will use the Print Preview features from various programs to evaluate products. (2) Students will use the Print Preview and slide show preview features from various programs to evaluate products. (10) COMMUNICATION. The student formats digital information for appropriate and effective communication. The student is expected to (A) Use font attributes, color, white space and graphics to ensure that products are appropriate for the defined audience. (K) With teacher supervision, define an audience to present appropriate digital information. (1) With teacher supervision, create a document appropriate for a defined audience using fonts, color and graphics. 5 of 7

Technology Applications TEKS, K-2 (2) With teacher supervision, create a document appropriate for a defined audience using fonts, color, graphics and use formatting tools where appropriate. (B) Use font attributes, color, white space and graphics to ensure that products are appropriate for the communication media including multimedia screen displays and printed materials. (K) After completing a digital product, use a preview mode to evaluate the product. (1) With teacher guidance, create a multimedia document using various appropriate fonts and graphics. (2) With teacher supervision, create a document using various appropriate fonts, colors and graphics for multimedia and printed materials. (11) COMMUNICATION. The student delivers the product electronically in a variety of media, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to (A) Publish information in a variety of media including, but not limited to, printed copy or monitor display. (K) Reproduce or transfer content for monitor viewing. (1) With teacher supervision, create a presentation and save it to the server. (2) With teacher supervision, create at least a 3 slide presentation and save it to the server, floppy disk or to the machines hard drive. Create and print a document for room display. (B) Publish information in a variety of media including, but not limited to, stored files or video. (K) With teacher assistance, save information to a floppy disk, server or local hard drive. (1) With teacher assistance, save file to server, floppy disk or local hard drive. (2) Students will save files on floppy disk, hard drive and server. (12) COMMUNICATION. The student uses technology applications to facilitate evaluation of communication, both process and product. The student is expected to (A) Select representative products to be collected and stored in an electronic evaluation tool. (K) Student will select two activities that were created on the computer for the teacher to save to disk (floppy, server or hard drive.) (1) Student will select the best of each type of activity that was created on the computer for the teacher to save to disk (server, floppy or hard drive.) (2) Student will select the best of each type of activity created on the computer to save to disk (floppy or hard drive.) (B) Evaluate the product for relevance to the assignment of task. 6 of 7

Technology Applications TEKS, K-2 (K) As a group, with teacher guidance, students will answer questions that will evaluate completion of the assigned task. (1) As a group, with teacher guidance, develop and answer questions that will evaluate completion of the assigned task. (2) With teacher guidance, participate in a discussion and evaluation of student projects. 7 of 7

Technology Applications TEKS, 3-5 (1) FOUNDATIONS. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs and their connections. The student is expected to (A) Use technology terminology appropriate to the task. (3) Demonstrate understanding of the terms: monitor, keyboard, CPU (central processing unit), mouse, printer, 3 ½ floppy diskette, maximize, minimize and restore. (4) Demonstrate understanding of the terms: monitor, keyboard, CPU (central processing unit), mouse, printer, CD-ROM, scanner, intranet, Internet, 3 ½ floppy diskette, hard drive, maximize, minimize, restore, RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read Only Memory.) (5) Demonstrate understanding of the terms: monitor, keyboard, CPU (central processing unit), mouse, printer, CD-ROM, scanner, intranet, Internet, 3 ½ floppy diskette, hard drive, maximize, minimize, upload, download, restore, digital file formats, RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read Only Memory.) (B) Start and exit programs as well as create, name and save files. (3) Demonstrate understanding of the terms: save, save as, new. Apply to a document. (4) Demonstrate understanding of the terms: save, save as, new, cut, copy and paste. Apply to a document. (5) Demonstrate understanding of the terms: save, save as, new, cut, copy, paste, delete and spell check. Apply to a document and other applications. (C) Use networking terminology such as on-line, network or password and access remote equipment on a network, such as a printer. (3) Name and describe the input functions of a keyboard, mouse and scanner. Name and describe the output functions of a monitor, printer and television. (4) Name and describe the input functions of a keyboard, mouse and scanner. Name and describe the output functions of a monitor, printer and television. (5) Name and describe the input functions of a keyboard, mouse, scanner and digital camera. Name and describe the output functions of a monitor, printer and television. (D) Delineate and make necessary adjustments regarding compatibility issues including, but not limited to, digital file formats and cross-platform connectivity. (3) Save a file in a different format such as Text. (4) Save a file in a different format such as Text or ASCII. (5) Save a file in a different format such as Text, ASCII or RTF. 1 of 8

Technology Applications TEKS, 3-5 (E) Access remote equipment on a network such as a printer or other peripherals. (3) Access programs on the server. Use a network printer. (4) Access programs on the server. Use a network printer. (5) Access programs on the server, use a network printer and any other available network peripherals. (2) FOUNDATIONS. The student uses data input skills appropriate to the task. The student is expected to (A) Use a variety of input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, disk drive, modem, voice/sound recorder, scanner, digital video, CD-ROM or touch screen. (3) Use keyboard, mouse, floppy disk, CD-ROM and voice/sound recorder as input devices. (4) Use keyboard, mouse, floppy disk, CD-ROM, voice/sound recorder and scanner as input devices. (5) Use keyboard, mouse, floppy disk, CD-ROM, voice/sound recorder, scanner and digital camera as input devices. (B) Use proper keyboarding techniques, such as correct hand and body positions, smooth and rhythmic keystroke patterns, as grade-level appropriate. (3) Use word processing or typing program to practice keyboarding techniques. (4) Use word processing or typing program to practice keyboarding techniques. (5) Use word processing or typing program to practice keyboarding techniques. (C) Demonstrate touch keyboarding techniques for operating the alphabetic, numeric, punctuation and symbol keys as grade-level appropriate. (3) Type using upper and lower case alphabetic letters and punctuation. (4) Type using upper and lower case alphabetic letters, punctuation and numeric keys. (5) Type using upper and lower case alphabetic letters, punctuation, numeric keys and symbol keys. (D) Produce documents at the keyboard, proofread and correct errors. (3) Produce a document that has been proofread and corrected, appropriate for the grade level. (4) Produce a document that has been proofread and corrected, appropriate for the grade level. (5) Produce a document that has been proofread and corrected, appropriate for the grade level. (E) Use language skills including capitalization, punctuation, spelling, word division and use of numbers and symbols as grade-level appropriate. (3) Produce documents with correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling. (4) Produce documents with correct capitalization, punctuation, spelling and word division. (5) Produce documents with correct capitalization, punctuation, spelling, word division, numbers and symbols. 2 of 8

Technology Applications TEKS, 3-5 (F) Demonstrate an appropriate speed on short timed exercises depending upon the grade level and hours of instruction. (3) Type at 10+ words per minute. (4) Type at 15+ words per minute. (5) Type at 20+ words per minute. (3) FOUNDATIONS. The student complies with the laws and examines the issues regarding the use of technology in society. The student is expected to (A) Follow acceptable use policies when using computers. (3) Have a signed Internet Use Agreement (also known as Acceptable Use Policy) on file at the school. Follow district approved policies. (4) Have a signed Internet Use Agreement (also known as Acceptable Use Policy) on file at the school. Follow district approved policies. (5) Have a signed Internet Use Agreement (also known as Acceptable Use Policy) on file at the school. Follow district approved policies. (B) Model respect of intellectual property by not illegally copying software or another individual s electronic work. (3) Review and discuss copyright laws for printed material and electronic media. No program disks brought from home. (See Glossary.) (4) Review and discuss copyright laws for printed material and electronic media. No program disks brought from home. (See Glossary.) (5) Review and discuss copyright laws for printed material and electronic media. No program disks brought from home. (See Glossary.) (4) INFORMATION ACQUISITION. The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to (A) Apply keyword searches to acquire information. (3) Do independent keyword searches. (4) Do independent keyword searches and Boolean searches using +, - and =. (See Glossary.) (5) Do independent keyword searches and Boolean searches using +, - and =. Add wild card characters such as * and?. (See Glossary.) (B) Select appropriate strategies to navigate and access information for research and resource sharing. (3) Use icons, menu choices or keyword searches to access information on the LAN/WAN/Internet; use gradeappropriate sites on the Internet. 3 of 8

Technology Applications TEKS, 3-5 (4) Use icons, menu choices or keyword searches to access information on the LAN/WAN/Internet; use gradeappropriate sites on the Internet. (5) Use icons, menu choices, keyword searches and bookmarks to access information on the LAN/WAN/Internet; use grade-appropriate sites on the Internet. (5) INFORMATION ACQUISITION. The student acquired electronic information in a variety of formats, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to (A) Acquire information including text, audio, video and graphics. (3) Download texts from the Internet and other sources (i.e. scanner and CD-ROMs.) (4) Download texts and graphics from the Internet and other sources (i.e. scanners, digital cameras and CD- ROMs.) (5) Download texts, graphics, audio, video from the Internet and other sources (i.e. scanners, digital cameras, CD-ROMs and multimedia equipment such as digital video cameras and digital microscopes.) (B) Use on-line help. (3) Use help features of any program. (4) Use help features of any program. (5) Use help features of any program. (6) INFORMATION ACQUISITION. The student evaluates the acquired electronic information. The student is expected to (A) Determine the success of strategies used to acquire electronic information. (3) Compare information acquired from different sources. (4) Compare information acquired from different sources. (5) Compare information acquired from different sources. (B) Determine the usefulness and appropriateness of digital information. (3) Evaluate results from an Internet search. (4) Compare and contrast results from an Internet search. (5) Compare and contrast results from an Internet search. Determine the most effective strategy of getting results. (C) Determine the usefulness and appropriateness of digital information. 4 of 8

Technology Applications TEKS, 3-5 (3) Evaluate appropriateness of data collected from an Internet search. (4) Compare and contrast the appropriateness of data collected from an Internet search. (5) Compare and contrast the appropriateness of data collected from an Internet search and discuss security issues of using information from the Internet. (7) SOLVING PROBELMS. The student uses appropriate computer-based productivity tools to create and modify solutions to problems. The student is expected to (A) Use software programs with audio, video and graphics to enhance learning experiences. (3) Access learning software independently. (4) Access learning and multimedia software independently. (5) Access learning, multimedia and reference software independently. (B) Use appropriate software, including the use of word processing and multimedia, to express ideas and solve problems. (3) Use word processor and paint programs to express ideas. (4) Use word processor, paint programs, spreadsheets and databases to express ideas and solve problems. (5) Use word processor, paint programs, spreadsheets, databases and multimedia software to express ideas and solve problems. (C) Use a variety of data types including text, graphics, digital audio and video. (3) Use word-processor, paint programs or presentation programs to produce a product appropriate to the grade level. (4) Use word-processor, paint programs or presentation programs to produce a product appropriate to the grade level. (5) Use word-processor and paint programs; use presentation software including audio and video clips to produce a product appropriate to the grade level. (8) SOLVING PROBLEMS. The student uses research skills and electronic communication, with appropriate supervision, to create new knowledge. The student is expected to (A) Use communication tools to participate in group projects. (3) With teacher supervision, participate in group-project sharing as appropriate for grade level. (4) With teacher supervision, participate in group-project sharing as appropriate for grade level. (5) With teacher supervision, participate in group-project sharing as appropriate for grade level. 5 of 8

Technology Applications TEKS, 3-5 (B) Use electronic tools and research skills to build a knowledge base regarding a topic, task or assignment. (3) With teacher supervision, access Internet sites as appropriate for grade level topics. (4) With teacher supervision, access Internet sites as appropriate for grade level topics. (5) With teacher supervision, access Internet sites as appropriate for grade level topics. (C) Participate with electronic communities as a learner, initiator, contributor or mentor. (3) With teacher supervision, participate in collaborative group activities as appropriate to grade level. (4) With teacher supervision, participate in collaborative group activities as appropriate to grade level. (5) With teacher supervision, participate in collaborative group activities as appropriate to grade level. (9) SOLVING PROBLEMS. The student uses technology applications to facilitate evaluation of work, both process and product. The student is expected to (A) Use software features, such as on-line help, to evaluate work progress. (3) Access help and tools within a program. (4) Access help and tools within a program. (5) Access help and tools within a program. (B) Use software features, such as slide show previews, to evaluate final product. (3) Use print preview and slide show preview to preview and edit digital output. (4) Use print preview, slide show preview and scaling to preview and edit digital output. (5) Use print preview, slide show preview and scaling to preview and edit digital output. (10) COMMUNICATION. The student formats digital information for appropriate and effective communication. The student is expected to (A) Use font attributes, color, white space and graphics to ensure that products are appropriate for the defined audience. (3) With teacher guidance, create a product in a presentation program for a specified audience. (4) Independently create a product in a presentation program for a specified audience. (5) Create a product in a publications program for a specified audience. (B) Use font attributes, color, white space and graphics to ensure that products are appropriate for the communication media including, multimedia screen displays and printed materials. 6 of 8

Technology Applications TEKS, 3-5 (3) Create a multimedia document using appropriate font, color, white space and graphics. (4) Use different fonts, insert graphics and color accents to enhance a presentation. (5) Use different fonts, insert graphics and color accents to enhance a presentation. (C) Use appropriate applications, including but not limited to, spreadsheets and databases to develop charts and graphs by using data from various sources. (3) Develop a chart from a spreadsheet. (4) Develop a chart from a spreadsheet, labeling axes and legends. (5) Develop a chart from a spreadsheet or database report, labeling axes and legends. (11) COMMUNICATION. The student delivers the product electronically in a variety of media, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to (A) Publish information in a variety of media including, but not limited to, printed copy or monitor display. (3) Create and print a document. (4) Create a document, print and display on monitor. (5) Create a document, print, display on monitor and capture on video. (B) Publish information in a variety of media including, but not limited to, stored files or video. (3) Use presentation software to create a project appropriate to grade level. Save to local drive, diskette, shared server drive or individual drive space on the server. (4) Use presentation software to create a project appropriate to grade level. Save to local drive, diskette, shared server drive or individual drive space on the server. (5) Use presentation software to create a project appropriate to grade level. Save to local drive, diskette, shared server drive or individual drive space on the server. (12) COMMUNICATION. The student uses technology applications to facilitate evaluation of communication, both process and product. The student is expected to (A) Select representative products to be collected and stored in an electronic evaluation tool. (3) Select a project appropriate to grade level, save to a portfolio. (4) Select two projects appropriate to grade level, save to a portfolio. (5) Select three projects appropriate to grade level, save to a portfolio. (B) Evaluate the product for relevance to the assignment of task. (3) Use teacher-made guidelines to develop and answer questions that evaluate the completion of assigned tasks. (4) Work in pairs to develop and answer questions that will evaluate the completion of a task. 7 of 8

Technology Applications TEKS, 3-5 (5) Work as a group to develop and answer questions that will evaluate the completion of a task. (C) Create technology assessment tools to monitor progress of projects such as checklists, timeline or rubrics. (3) Create a checklist of items to be included in a project evaluation. (4) Create a checklist of items and a timeline of events to be included in a project evaluation. (5) Create a checklist of items, a timeline of events and a grading rubric to be included in a project evaluation. 8 of 8

Technology Applications TEKS, 6-8 (1) FOUNDATIONS. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs and their connections. The student is expected to (A) Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of operating systems, software applications, communication and networking components. (6) Properly start and shut down a computer; start, compose a document, save as and exit a program. (7) Properly start and shut down a computer; start, compose a document, save as and exit a program. Identify a LAN card and patch cable, log in and log out of a server or a program. Become aware of cables, hubs/switches and servers. (8) Properly start and shut down a computer; start, compose a document, save as and exit a program. Identify a modem and a phone line. Identify a LAN card and patch cable, log in and log out of a server or a program. Become aware of cables, hubs/switches, servers, routers, CSU/DSU, and the T-1 line. (B) Compare, contrast and appropriately use the various input, processing, output and primary/secondary storage devices. (6) Use different input devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner, digitizing tablet, digital cameras, touch screen and joystick (when available). Identify monitor, printer, projector and speaker where applicable. Identify hard drive icons, network drive icons and identify a floppy drive icon where applicable, a CD icon, physical drive and a zip disk icon. (7) Use different input devices such as a keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner, digitizing tablet, digital cameras, touch screen and joystick (when available). Identify monitor, printer, projector and speaker where applicable. Identify hard drive icons, network drive icons, floppy drive icon, CD icon, physical drive and a zip disk icon. Open the computers case and identify the microprocessor. (8) Use different input devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner, digitizing tablet, digital cameras, touch screen and joystick (when available). Identify monitor, printer, projector and speaker where applicable. Identify hard drive icons, network drive icons, floppy drive icon, CD icon, physical drive and a zip disk icon. Open the computers case and identify the microprocessor. (C) Demonstrate the ability to select and use software for a defined task according to quality, appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency. (6) Choose from a variety of applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, drawing, html editing, still image editing and scanning) to perform an assigned task. (7) Choose from a variety of applications (word processing spreadsheet, database, presentation, drawing, html editing, still image editing and scanning) to perform an assigned task. (8) Choose from a variety of applications (word processing spreadsheet, database, presentation, drawing, html editing, still image editing and scanning) to perform an assigned task. (D) Delineate and make necessary adjustments regarding compatibility issues including, but not limited to, digital file formats and cross platform connectivity. 1 of 13

Technology Applications TEKS, 6-8 (6) Be able to identify the file format of several different files (ex: html, ppt, doc, txt, rft.) Open files with more than one program if applicable. (7) Save files in cross-platform format (ex: Ms Word to Corel Word Perfect.) Open files with more than one application. (8) Save files in cross-platform format (ex: Ms Word to Corel Word Perfect.) Save files in cross-platform format (ex: Windows to Mac.) (E) Use technology terminology appropriate to the task. (6) Use glossary terms appropriate for the grade level. (See Glossary.) (7) Use glossary terms appropriate for the grade level. (See Glossary.) (8) Use glossary terms appropriate for the grade level. (See Glossary.) (F) Perform basic software application functions including, but not limited to, opening an application program and creating, modifying, printing and saving documents. (6) Open an application, compose, modify, save or save as and print a grade-appropriate assignment. (7) Open an application, compose, modify, save or save as and print a grade-appropriate assignment. (8) Open an application, compose, modify, save or save as and print a grade-appropriate assignment. (G) Explain the differences between analog and digital technology systems and give examples of each. (6) Be able to choose between an analog medium and a digital medium. Define or explain the different kinds of machines they come from. (7) Define analog and digital technology, give examples. Tell how they are different and how they are the same. (8) Define analog and digital technology, give examples. Tell how they are different and how they are the same. (H) Use terminology related to the Internet appropriately including, but not limited to, electronic mail (email), Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), electronic bookmarks, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), World Wide Web (WWW) pages and Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). (6) Be able to identify the terms from a presentation such as imovie, selected reading or personal observation. Use the terms in the glossary to help define the terms viewed correctly. (7) Use network and Internet glossary terms appropriate for the grade level. (See Glossary.) (8) Use network and Internet glossary terms appropriate for the grade level. (See Glossary.) (I) Compare and contrast LANs, WANs, Internet and intranet. (6) Identify, compare and contrast LANs, WANs, Internet and Intranet. (7) Identify, compare and contrast LANs, WANs, Internet and Intranet. (8) Identify, compare and contrast LANs, WANs, Internet and Intranet. (2) FOUNDATIONS. The student uses data input skills appropriate to the task. The student is expected to (A)Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a variety of input devices such as mouse/track pad, keyboard, microphone, digital camera, printer, scanner, disk, modem, CD-ROM or joystick. 2 of 13

Technology Applications TEKS, 6-8 (6) Use a mouse to manipulate objects and to give commands; use a keyboard to enter characters, give commands and select objects. Use a microphone to enter audio data. Use a camera to capture images. Use a scanner to capture an image or text and use a floppy disk to store and recall data. Use a printer to create a hardcopy of a document. Use audio and program CDs correctly. (7) Use a mouse to manipulate objects and to give commands; use a keyboard to enter characters, give commands and select objects. Use a microphone to enter audio data. Use a camera to capture images. Use a flatbed scanner to capture an image or text and use a floppy disk to store and recall data. Use a printer to create a hardcopy of a document. Use audio and program CDs correctly. (8) Use a mouse to manipulate objects and to give commands; use a keyboard to enter characters, give commands, and select objects; use a microphone to enter audio data; use a camera to capture images; use a flatbed scanner to capture an image or text; use a floppy disk to store and recall data; use a printer to create a hardcopy of a document; use audio and program CDs correctly. (B) Demonstrate keyboarding proficiency in technique and posture while building speed. (6) Use proper finger position on keyboard; use proper body position in relation to the computer; type 20 words per minute correctly. (7) Use proper finger position on keyboard; use proper body position in relation to the computer; type 20-25 words per minute correctly. (8) Use proper finger position on keyboard; use proper body position in relation to the computer; type 20 + words per minute correctly. (C) Use digital keyboarding standards for data input such as one space after punctuation, the use of em/en dashes, and smart quotation marks. (6) Input data according to accepted keyboarding standards. (See Glossary.) (7) Input data according to accepted keyboarding standards. (See Glossary.) (8) Input data according to accepted keyboarding standards. (See Glossary.) (D) Develop strategies for capturing digital files while conserving memory and retaining image quality. (6) Define digital data files; see how they are different and alike. Note the size of each kind of file. (7) Capture a still image in bmp and jpg formats; compare size and quality. (8) Capture a still image in bmp and jpg formats; compare size and quality. (3) FOUNDATIONS. The student complies with the laws and examines the issues regarding the use of technology in society. The student is expected to (A) Discuss copyright laws/issues and model ethical acquisition and use of digital information, citing sources using established methods. (6) Discuss copyright laws and fair uses policy; discuss campus-determined method for citing; acquire digital images from the Internet and cite correctly. 3 of 13

Technology Applications TEKS, 6-8 (7) Discuss copyright laws and fair uses policy; discuss campus-determined method for citing; acquire digital images from the Internet and cite correctly. (8) Discuss copyright laws and fair uses policy; discuss campus-determined method for citing; acquire digital images from the Internet and cite correctly. (B) Demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use while in an individual classroom, lab, or on the Internet and intranet. (6) Have a signed Internet Use Agreement (also known as Acceptable Use Policy) on file at the school. Review and follow ECISD acceptable uses policy. (See Appendix.) (7) Have a signed Internet Use Agreement (also known as Acceptable Use Policy) on file at the school. Review and follow ECISD acceptable uses policy. (See Appendix.) (8) Have a signed Internet Use Agreement (also known as Acceptable Use Policy) on file at the school. Review and follow ECISD acceptable uses policy. (See Appendix.) (C) Describe the consequences regarding copyright violations including, but not limited to, computer hacking, computer piracy, intentional virus setting, and invasion of privacy. (6) Describe the legal and/or district consequences for copyright violations, computer hacking, computer piracy, intentional virus setting, and invasion of privacy. (7) Describe the legal and/or district consequences for copyright violations, computer hacking, computer piracy, intentional virus setting, and invasion of privacy. (8) Describe the legal and/or district consequences for copyright violations, computer hacking, computer piracy, intentional virus setting, and invasion of privacy. (D) Identify the impact of technology applications on society through research, interviews, and personal observation. (6) Present research and list examples of how technology has impacted society. (7) Present research and list examples of how technology has impacted society. (8) Present research and list examples of how technology has impacted society. (E) Demonstrate knowledge of the relevancy of technology to future careers, life-long learning, and daily living for individuals of all ages. (6) List careers where technology competence is required. Present examples of technology use in daily living and as a life-long learner. (7) List careers where technology competence is required. Present examples of technology use in daily living and as a life-long learner. (8) List careers where technology competence is required. Present examples of technology use in daily living and as a life-long learner. 4 of 13

Technology Applications TEKS, 6-8 (4) INFORMATION ACQUISITION. The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to (A) Use strategies to locate and acquire desired information on LANs and WANs, including the Internet, intranet, and collaborative software. (6) Locate and retrieve a file from the building server; locate and browse a specific URL. (7) Locate and retrieve a file from the building server; locate and browse a specific URL. (8) Locate and retrieve a file from the building server; locate and browse a specific URL. (B) Apply appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information including keyword and Boolean search strategies. (6) Use an appropriate search engine to perform a keyword search and a Boolean search. (See Appendix.) (7) Use an appropriate search engine to perform a keyword search and a Boolean search. (See Appendix.) (8) Use an appropriate search engine to perform a keyword search and a Boolean search. (See Appendix.) (5) INFORMATION ACQUISITION. The student acquired electronic information in a variety of formats, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to (A) Identify, create, and use files in various formats such as text, bitmapped/vector graphics, image, video, and audio files. (6) Identify icons and/or extensions associated with text files, clipart files, photo images, video clips, and audio files; create and use a file in each format. (7) Identify icons and/or extensions associated with text files, clipart files, photo images, video clips, and audio files; create and use a file in each format. (8) Identify icons and/or extensions associated with text files, clipart files, photo images, video clips, and audio files; create and use a file in each format. (B) Demonstrate the ability to access, operate, and manipulate information from secondary storage and remote devices including CD-ROM/laser discs and on-line catalogs. (6) Play an audio/video CD/DVD; access OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog.) (7) Play an audio/video CD/DVD; access OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog.) (8) Play an audio/video CD/DVD; access OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog.) (C) Use on-line help and other documentation. (6) Access operating system and/or program help files; read a help topic. (7) Access operating system and/or program help files; read a help topic. (8) Access operating system and/or program help files; read a help topic. 5 of 13

Technology Applications TEKS, 6-8 (6) INFORMATION ACQUISITION. The student evaluates the acquired electronic information. The student is expected to (A) Determine and employ methods to evaluate the electronic information for accuracy and validity. (6) Create and use a set of criteria to evaluate the accuracy and validity of electronic information. (7) Create and use a set of criteria to evaluate the accuracy and validity of electronic information. (8) Create and use a set of criteria to evaluate the accuracy and validity of electronic information. (B) Resolve information conflicts and validate information through accessing, researching, and comparing data. (6) Find and compare data on a particular topic from a variety of sources. (7) Find and compare data on a particular topic from a variety of sources.. (8) Find and compare data on a particular topic from a variety of sources. (C) Demonstrate the ability to identify the source, location, media type, relevancy, and content validity of available information. (6) Correctly cite a resource with regard to location and media type. (7) Correctly cite a resource with regard to location and media type. (8) Correctly cite a resource with regard to location and media type. (7) SOLVING PROBLEMS. The student uses appropriate computer-based productivity tools to create and modify solutions to problems. The student is expected to (A) Plan, create, and edit documents created with a word processor using readable fonts, alignment, page setup, tabs, and ruler settings. (6) Use a word processing program to create and edit a document appropriate to the grade level, using readable fonts, and appropriate alignment, page setup, tabs and ruler settings. (7) Use a word processing program to create and edit a document appropriate to the grade level, using readable fonts, and appropriate alignment, page setup, tabs and ruler settings. (8) Use a word processing program to create and edit a document appropriate to the grade level, using readable fonts, and appropriate alignment, page setup, tabs and ruler settings. (B) Create and edit spreadsheet documents using all data types, formulas and functions, and chart information. 6 of 13

Technology Applications TEKS, 6-8 (6) Use a spreadsheet program to create and edit a document with data types (characters, numbers, symbols), formulas (+, -, *, /), functions (SUM, AVG, PMT), and chart information (X and Y axis legends, unit of measure.) (7) Use a spreadsheet program to create and edit a document with data types (characters, numbers, symbols), formulas (+, -, *, /), functions (SUM, AVG, PMT), and chart information (X and Y axis legends, unit of measure.) (8) Use a spreadsheet program to create and edit a document with data types (characters, numbers, symbols), formulas (+, -, *, /), functions (SUM, AVG, PMT), and chart information (X and Y axis legends, unit of measure.) (C) Plan, create and edit databases by defining fields, entering data, and designing layouts appropriate for reporting. (6) Use a database program to create and edit a database by defining fields, entering data, and designing a layout for a report appropriate to the grade level. (7) Use a database program to create and edit a database by defining fields, entering data, and designing a layout for a report appropriate to the grade level. (8) Use a database program to create and edit a database by defining fields, entering data, and designing a layout for a report appropriate to the grade level. (D) Demonstrate proficiency in the use of linear projects incorporating text, audio, video, and graphics. (6) Use a presentation program to create a multimedia slide show incorporating text, graphics, audio files, and hyperlinks appropriate to the grade level. (7) Use a presentation program to create a multimedia slide show incorporating text, graphics, audio files, and hyperlinks appropriate to the grade level. (8) Use a presentation program to create a multimedia slide show incorporating text, graphics, audio files, and hyperlinks appropriate to the grade level. (E) Create a document using desktop publishing techniques including, but not limited to, the creation of multi-column or multi-section documents with a variety of text-wrapped frame formats. (6) Use a word processor or html editor to create a document with two or more columns and two text-wrapping styles appropriate to the grade level. (7) Use a word processor or html editor to create a document with two or more columns and two text-wrapping styles appropriate to the grade level. (8) Use a word processor or html editor to create a document with two or more columns and two text-wrapping styles appropriate to the grade level. (F) Differentiate between and demonstrate the appropriate use of a variety of graphic tools found in draw and paint applications. 7 of 13

Technology Applications TEKS, 6-8 (6) Use a graphic editing program (example: Paint, MacPaint, AppleWorks) to manipulate a graphic; use a pencil, a spray can, a fill tool, and an eraser; insert shapes and text; move and resize objects. (7) Use a graphic editing program (example: Paint, MacPaint, AppleWorks) to manipulate a graphic; use a pencil, a spray can, a fill tool, and an eraser; insert shapes and text; move and resize objects. (8) Use a graphic editing program (example: Paint, MacPaint, AppleWorks) to manipulate a graphic; use a pencil, a spray can, a fill tool, and an eraser; insert shapes and text; move and resize objects. (G) Integrate two or more productivity tools into a document including, but not limited to, tables, charts and graphs, graphics from paint or draw programs, and mail merge. (6) Be able to insert a file into a document. The file can be a graphic or a table. (7) Use at least two productivity tools (word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, desktop publishing, graphics editing) to create a document appropriate to the grade level. Be able to interchange and use one program product with the other. (8) Use at least two productivity tools (word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, desktop publishing, graphics editing) to create a document appropriate to the grade level. Be able to interchange and use one program product with the other. (H) Use interactive virtual environments, appropriate to level, such as virtual reality or simulations. (6) Take a virtual tour on the Internet or use a simulation program or media CD (such as GeoSim for climate simulation) appropriate to the grade level. (7) Take a virtual tour on the Internet or use a simulation program or media CD (such as GeoSim for climate simulation) appropriate to the grade level. (8) Take a virtual tour on the Internet or use a simulation program or media CD (such as GeoSim for climate simulation) appropriate to the grade level. (I) Use technical writing strategies to create products such as a technical instruction guide. (6) Write a How To guide for a piece of hardware or software appropriate to the grade level. (7) Write a How To guide for a piece of hardware or software appropriate to the grade level. (8) Write a How To guide for a piece of hardware or software appropriate to the grade level. (J) Use foundation and enrichment curricula in the creation of products. (6) Use an adopted textbook or other curricular materials to create a digital product appropriate to the grade level. (7) Use an adopted textbook or other curricular materials to create a digital product appropriate to the grade level. (8) Use an adopted textbook or other curricular materials to create a digital product appropriate to the grade level. 8 of 13