Technology Applications

Pre-K technology TEKS are an effort to expand the communication skills of prekindergarten students. Basic ability to get information, solve problems, and communicate with others is the focus of these TEKS. Children learn the basic functions and develop skills using, and controlling, peripheral devices such as a mouse or touch screen. The will begin to use printers, graphics and generally interacting with the technology.
This introduction to computers lays a framework on which students will begin to build a more complex relationship with technology such as graphics design, video editing, and deep research. A series of TEKS to provide opportunities to master knowledge and skills might include a video or powerpoint lesson by the teacher on a knowedge and skill particular to the subject area. The students could be assigned a related topic or problem to research online. The information from the research would then be presented to the class in the form of their own powerpoint (which would include original graphics, video clips, etc.) or a student constructed video.