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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.1.8.A — 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.7.A
identify ways to keep a user account safe, including not sharing login information and logging off accounts and devices; and
TA.1.8.A
identify ways to keep a user account safe, including not sharing login information and logging off accounts and devices;
TA.2.9.A
demonstrate account safety, including creating a strong password and logging off accounts and devices;
TA.3.10.A
demonstrate account safety, including creating a strong password and logging off accounts and devices;
TA.4.10.A
demonstrate account safety, including creating a strong password and logging off devices, and explain the importance of these practices;
TA.5.10.A
discuss cybersecurity strategies such as using a secured internet connection to protect digital information;
TA.6.10.A
identify real-world cybersecurity problems such as phishing, malware, password attacks, identity theft, and hacking; and
TA.7.10.A
describe and model ways to protect oneself from real-world cybersecurity attacks; and
TA.8.10.A
analyze real-world scenarios to identify cybersecurity threats and propose ways to prevent harm; and
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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.1.8.A — 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 ways to keep a user account safe,
including not sharing login information
including logging off
accounts
devices

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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Social Studies

SS.1.10.A explain the purpose for rules and laws in the home, school, and community

SS.1.10.B identify rules and laws that establish order, provide security, and manage conflict

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