Covering the TA TEKS Grades 3-6 |
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The TA TEKS in the Information acquisition, Problem solving, and
Communication strands can be addressed in academic content areas by including
the following project-based learning activities utilizing the technology
available on the campus.
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Electronic research: CD ROM encyclopedias, on-line databases, and Internet
research. Include search strategies, evaluation of quality (validity) of
information, copyright issues. TEKS: 1A, 4A-B, 5A-B, 6A-B-C, 7A, 8B
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Word processing: include editing/revising documents, evaluating finished
product (font, size, graphics, as well as content) TEKS: 1A, 2B-C-D-E,
7B, 9A-B, 10A-B, 11A, 12B
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Spreadsheets/Databases: manipulating data and creating charts/graphs TEKS:
1A, 7B, 9A, 10C, 12B
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Simulation software (SIMM City, MECC software, virtual field trips) TEKS:
7A-B, 8B
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Multimedia projects, web pages, electronic presentations: graphics, text,
audio, video components, use a variety of peripherals (scanners, cameras,
CD ROMS), evaluate finished product (font, size, white space, graphics,
navigational ease, as well as content) TEKS: 1A-B-C, 2A-B-D-E, 7B-C,
9B, 10A-B, 11A-B, 12B
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On-line projects: includes collaboration, electronic communication TEKS:
8A-B-C
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Electronic Portfolio of student work, including word processing documents,
multimedia presentations, webpages, graphics work, graphs/charts, resume
of skills TEKS: 12A-C
The TA TEKS in the Foundations strand are specific to technology use, but
can be covered in any of the above projects or in a separate computer lab
class, whichever is appropriate to each campus.
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Keyboarding TEKS: 2B-2C-F
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Software applications: using menus, help indices TEKS: 1B, 5B, 9A
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File management: saving/deleting files, crossplatform compatibility TEKS:
1B-C-D
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Computer peripherals: network printing, network servers (like AR), CD ROMS,
digital cameras, scanners TEKS: 1C-E, 2A
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Acceptable use policies: Internet use, respect for privacy TEKS: 3A
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Copyright issues: don’t copy software, others’ electronic work TEKS:
3B