Pre-K Tech Applications TEKS

The Pre-K Technology Applications TEKS addressed technology needs for students ages 4-5. These TEKS emphasize the importance of using technology in areas that students are addressing: communication through text and written word. Students are taught to interact with the technology: open and navigate through software; use and name input devices such as keyboard, mouse, CD rom, etc; and use software applications to create and express their ideas.

The Pre-K TEKS lays the foundation for student performance in future grades by exposing students to the use of technology in their everyday school life. They use technology to LEARN, not just to play. As the TEKS indicate, they become "increasingly confident and independent users of age-appropriate technologies."

Through a scaffolding curriculum, the foundation is presented each year, and then linked with new and more complete information. Scaffolding helps deepen understanding of all students. Spiraling is similar to the scaffolding concept, in that the idea is presented again and again. The Technology TEKS is an example of a scaffolding/ spiraling curriculum.