TA.7.8.B | TEKS Guide

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.7.8.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.

Previous grade

TA.3.8.B

define digital etiquette; and

TA.4.8.B

describe appropriate digital etiquette for various forms of digital communication such as text, email, and online chat; and

TA.5.8.B

describe appropriate digital etiquette for addressing different audiences such as peers, teachers, and other adults; and

TA.6.8.B

create formal and informal digital communications using appropriate digital etiquette; and

TA.7.8.B

create and revise formal and informal communications using a feedback process and appropriate digital etiquette; and

TA.8.8.B

create and publish a formal digital communication for a global audience using appropriate digital etiquette; and

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.7.8.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

create formal communications

using a feedback process

using appropriate digital etiquette

create informal communications

using a feedback process

using appropriate digital etiquette

revise formal communications

using a feedback process

using appropriate digital etiquette

revise informal communications

using a feedback process

using appropriate digital etiquette

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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Science

Math

English Language Arts and Reading

Health