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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.K.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.8.A
use a variety of applications, devices, and online learning environments to engage with content;
TA.1.9.A
select and use a variety of applications, devices, and online learning environments to create an original product;
TA.2.10.A

select and use a variety of applications, devices, and online learning environments to create and share content;

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.K.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
use a variety
of applications to engage with content
of devices to engage with content
of online learning environments to engage with content

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

Science.K.3.B communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats

Social Studies

SS.K.14.C communicate information visually, orally, or in writing based on knowledge and experiences in social studies

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.K.12.C gather information from a variety of sources with adult assistance

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