Pre-K Technology Applications TEKS

Prekindergarten children in Texas are expected to have mastered ten skill domains so they will be ready to begin Kindergarten. The ten skill domains are:

I. Social and Emotional Development
II. Language and Communication
III. Emergent Literacy Reading
IV. Emergent Literacy Writing
V. Mathematics
VI. Science
VII. Social Studies
VIII. Fine Arts
IX. Physical Development
X. Technology

The tenth skill domain is the Technology Application domain and this is broken down into five smaller skill areas called the “End of Prekindergarten Year Outcomes.” These are designed to help prekindergarten students to develop their ability to acquire information, solve problems, and communicate with others. Each skill area has associated child behaviors and suggested instructional strategies to help prekindergarten students master the skills. The first end of prekindergarten year outcome (X.A.1) relates to the use of software programs to “enhance the development of appropriate concepts.” The second end of prekindergarten year outcome (X.A.2) relates to the use of computer input devices and describes how a student should be able to identify and use various input devices such as a keyboard and a mouse. The third end of prekindergarten year (X.A.3) relates to the use of voice and sound recorders and touch screens, including the use of CDs to play music. The fourth end of prekindergarten year outcome (X.A.4) requires students to be able to use a variety of software applications in order to create products and express ideas. The fifth and final end of prekindergarten outcome (X.A.5) requires students to recognize that information can be found through the use of a variety of technological devices. In addition, students are expected to have regular access to computers and related software/technology so that they can engage in age‐appropriate, and challenging tasks that will extend their knowledge of technology, enrich their content learning and improve their technological skills in preparation for future years. These skills and requirements are in line with the Long Range Plan for Technology, and the Texas vision to provide technological experiences that are critical to the development of 21st century skills for all students. The prekindergarten TEKS for technology form a basis for the knowledge and skills all students must develop by the end of eighth grade, and which will continue to be developed throughout the student’s educational career.