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Technology Applications.K.8.C

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The student is expected to perform software application functions such as opening an application and modifying, printing, and saving digital artifacts using a variety of developmentally appropriate digital tools and resources;

A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”

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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.K.8.C — 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.C
perform software application functions such as opening an application and modifying, printing, and saving digital artifacts using a variety of developmentally appropriate digital tools and resources;
TA.1.9.C
perform software application functions such as file management, collaboration, and the creation and revision of digital artifacts using a variety of developmentally appropriate digital tools and resources;
TA.2.10.C

operate a variety of developmentally appropriate digital tools and resources to perform software application functions such as reviewing digital artifacts and designing solutions to problems;

TA.3.12.B
identify where and how to save files such as using appropriate naming conventions and effective file management strategies;
TA.4.12.B
evaluate where and how to save, including the use of appropriate naming conventions and effective file management strategies and folder structures;
TA.5.12.B
organize files using appropriate naming conventions and folder structures;
TA.6.12.B
identify effective file management strategies such as file naming conventions, local and remote locations, backup, hierarchy, folder structure, file conversion, tags, and emerging digital organizational strategies;
TA.7.12.B
demonstrate effective file management strategies such as file naming conventions, local and remote locations, backup, hierarchy, folder structure, file conversion, tags, and emerging digital organizational strategies with assistance;
TA.8.12.B
implement effective file management strategies independently, including file naming conventions, local and remote locations, backup, hierarchy, folder structure, file conversion, tags, and emerging digital organizational strategies;
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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.K.8.C — 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
perform software application functions such as opening an application and modifying, printing, and saving digital artifacts
using a variety of developmentally appropriate digital tools
using a variety of developmentally appropriate digital resources

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.K.3.A use a resource such as a picture dictionary or digital resource to find words

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