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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.2.10.B — Vertical Alignment

Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.

TA.K.8.B
identify basic computer hardware, including a variety of input and output devices, and software using accurate terminology;
TA.1.9.B
describe basic computer hardware, including a variety of input and output devices, and software using accurate terminology;
TA.2.10.B

identify, compare, and describe the function of basic computer hardware, including a variety of input and output devices, and software applications using accurate terminology;

TA.3.12.A
communicate an understanding of terminology related to operating systems and network systems such as internet, intranet, wireless network, short-range wireless technology, and learning management systems;
TA.4.12.A
communicate an understanding of terminology related to virtual systems such as video conferencing, augmented reality, and virtual reality environments;
TA.5.12.A
describe and evaluate operating systems, learning management systems, virtual systems, and network systems such as internet, intranet, wireless network, and short-range wireless technology;
TA.6.12.A
apply appropriate technology terminology such as cloud applications, input, output, and basic programming;
TA.7.12.A
demonstrate proficiency in the appropriate use of technology terminology in projects through team collaboration and communication;
TA.8.12.A
integrate use of appropriate technology terminology in scholarly inquiry and dialogue such as classroom discussion and written samples;
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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.2.10.B — Breakout of skills

Breakouts are the component parts that make up a student expectation. A breakout shows a distinct concept a student should know or a distinct skill that a student should be able to demonstrate.

The student is expected to
identify the function of basic computer hardware,
including a variety of input devices using accurate terminology
including a variety of output devices using accurate terminology
including a variety of software applications using accurate terminology
compare the function of basic computer hardware,
including a variety of input devices using accurate terminology
including a variety of output devices using accurate terminology
including a variety of software applications using accurate terminology
describe the function of basic computer hardware,
including a variety of input devices using accurate terminology
including a variety of output devices using accurate terminology
including a variety of software applications using accurate terminology

Cross-curricular Connections

The cross-curricular connections are designed to help educators make content connections between the technology applications TEKS and other subject areas. The standards below illustrate alignment between grade level content areas which may help educators develop cross-curricular lessons. These connections do not represent all possible connections that might be made.
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English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.2.11.C revise drafts by adding, deleting, or rearranging words, phrases, or sentences

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