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Technology Applications Center for Educator
Development
Assessment
Overview
Assessment
★General Technology Assessment★Assessment Tools★General Reports★Technology Competencies and
Standards★Student Evaluation
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Reports
★General Technology Assessment - Related ReportsReports about technology assessment from a variety of sources.
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Reports
★General ReportsGeneral reports related to technology; With indirect information about assessment.
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General Reports
★Technology Counts★Texas Reports★Other Reports
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Assessment Tools
Includes:★Planning guides★Teacher, school, and district
assessment★Needs assessment for technology
planning
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Assessment Tools
★General Technology Assessment-Related Reports
★Assessment Tools★General Reports★Technology Competencies and
Standards★Student Evaluation
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Technology Competencies and
Standards
★Collection of sample student, teacher, and administrator competencies
★Samples of detailed and general competencies
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Student Evaluations
Electronic Portfolios★Portfolio samples★Articles★Scholarly papers
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Rubrics
★ Resources for assessment of technology skills
★ Definitions and explanation about rubrics
★ Sample rubrics★ Information and tools for creating
rubrics.
Technology Applications Center for Educator
Development
Conclusion
Overview
Goals
The Technology Applications Center for Educator Development’s main goals is to create and share resources about the Technology Applications TEKS and integrating them into teaching and learning across the curriculum.
We need your input.
Overview
Feedback
Please take some time to explore the site.You can submit comments and suggestions by:★ Feed back form★ Email to [email protected]
Technology Applications Center for Educator
Development
Conclusion
Overview
Goals
The Technology Applications Center for Educator Development’s main goals is to create and share resources about the Technology Applications TEKS and integrating them into teaching and learning across the curriculum.
We need your input.
Overview
Feedback
Please take some time to explore the site.You can submit comments and suggestions by:★ Feed back form★ Email to [email protected]
Technology Applications Center for Educator
Development
Instruction
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Instruction
Main parts of Instruction section:★Technology Classroom Activities★Curriculum Connections★General Technology Applications Topics★High School Technology Applications Courses★Online Technology Applications Courses for
Students ★T-STAR Series on Technology Applications
Promising Practices
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Idea Starters
Instructional Projects ★Brief idea starters of projects featuring
technology ★Projects do not feature goals, objectives,
management strategies, etc. to allow teachers to rapidly adapt projects to personal teaching style.
★Educators are encouraged to modify these projects to fit local needs.
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Lesson Plans
★Texas-Made Lessons – made by educational organizations and other Texas agencies
★Technology – lessons on technology skills or lessons in other curricular areas that are enhanced with technology
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Texas-Made Lessons
★Educational Organizations★Texas Organizations★Armadillo WWW Server
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Technology Lesson Plans
Some of the Lesson Plan Sites have★Hundreds or thousands of activities★Divisions by subject and grade level★Searchable databases
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Instructional Units
★Multi-day units ★Written by teachers★Includes strategies for teaching the
TEKS
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Technology Competitions
★Students compete in web mastering, multimedia, video production, etc.
★Competition can motivate your students.
★Students and teacher can win prizes.
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Curriculum Connections
★Use of technology is part of all area TEKS.
★Direct connections are explicit mentions of computers or computer related terms within the other area TEKS.
★Indirect connections include similar tasks or tasks that can easily be completed using technology.
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Curriculum Connections
★Many student expectations in all areas of the TEKS are identical or similar from grade to grade.
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Direct connection
Social StudiesTEKS identifier
The wording is identical forthis student expectation in grades K-3
Technology ApplicationsTEKS student expectationwith similar content.
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Curriculum Connections
★ The left column of the table lists the foundation area TEKS reference number.
★ The center column contains student expectations with explicit mention of technology. References within parentheses represent similar student expectations at other grade levels.
★ The right column lists corresponding Technology Applications TEKS by reference number.
Curriculum connections list some connections between the Foundation area TEKS and the Technology Applications TEKS.
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Indirect connection
MathematicsTEKS identifier
The wording is identical forthis student expectation in grades 6-8
Technology ApplicationsTEKS student expectationwith similar content.
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Posters
Curriculum Connections Planning Tools★Divided by grade cluster (K-2, 3-5, 6-8).★Includes complete Technology Applications
TEKS.★Includes sample direct connections with
Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
★Includes one indirect connection for each strand.
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Quick Reference Sheets
★Expand the brief notations listed on the Curriculum Connections Planning Tools.
★Formatted in PDF format to allow printing.
★Available for each grade level K-8.
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General Technology Application Topics
★Design and Production of Technology Applications Projects
★Hardware and Software★Reference Sources ★Using the Internet in the Classroom ★Other Key Resources
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General Technology Application Topics
Design and Production ★Charts ★Clip Media ★Color ★Design
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General Technology Application Topics
Hardware and Software★Acquiring Software★Choosing Software★Collaborative Software★Digital File Formats★File Management★Hardware★Operating Systems★Troubleshooting
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General Technology Application Topics
Reference Sources★Citation Styles★Copyright★Glossaries and Encyclopedias★Online Technology Applications
Magazines★References
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General Technology Application Topics
Using Technology in the Classroom★MOOs and MUDs★Online Projects★Safety★Technology Integration★Virtual Visits★Web Page/Site Evaluation★Web Searching
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General Technology Application Topics
Other Key Resources★Equity Issues★Netiquette★Keyboarding ★Resources available from the Texas
Government ★Resources available from the Federal
Government
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High School Technology
Applications Courses★Sample course outlines★Sample instructional ideas★Reference materials
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High School Technology
Applications Courses
These resources were developed by Texas teachers who were willing to share. TA CED provides a means to share these valuable resources. We ask that you submit your ideas (lesson plans, course outlines, time fillers, reference materials or just a idea) so that all can benefit.
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Online Courses
Online Technology Applications Courses for Students:
★Listing of courses that students can use to fulfill the Technology Applications graduation requirement.
★Provides cost, contact information.
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T-Star TA Series
★Resources on this site supporting T-STAR series
★Contact information for people featured in the programs
T-STAR series on Promising Practices in Technology Applications
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T-STAR TA Series
★Series consists of 9 half hour videos:★Each high school course★Each grade cluster
★Series available on VHS and CD-ROM from TEA or your regional service center.
Overview of the Technology Applications
Center for Educator Development
With Dr. Keith Restine, Director
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Module Objectives
★Show you the resources.
★Explain navigation tools.
★Solicit your input on the site.
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TA CED
★The Technology Applications Center for Educator Development (TA CED) is one of many Centers for Educator Development, one for each area of TEKS.
★The TA CED team is housed at the Texas Center for Educational Technology (TCET) at the University of North Texas (UNT).
When you see this symbol, click anywhere on the slide and view the web page.
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TA CED News
★Frequently updated with new resources.
★Features important with existing resources.
★Linked to resources.
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Feedback is Important
★Critique the site with the survey.
★Ask questions and offer comments by E-mail.
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Technology Applications at Texas Education
Agency
★Student standards
★Educator standards
★Informational brochures
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Major Categories
Technology Applications TEKSInstructionsAssessmentProfessional DevelopmentProgram DevelopmentClarifying Activities
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Navigation Bar
Link toTA CEDhome page
Links to the major categories
Link to theTexasCenter forEducationalTechnology
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Texas Center for Educational Technology
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Texas Education Agency
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Centers for Educator Development
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Texas Regional Education Service
Centers
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News
This window linksto current stories.
Past stories are available in the News Archive.
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How to Use This Site
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Feedback
The Technology Applications web site is built on teacher feedback. We welcome your ideas and suggestions via this feedback form or through [email protected] email.
Technology Applications Center for Educator
DevelopmentProfessional Development, Program Development and
Clarifying Activities
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Professional Development
★ Professional Development Theory★Professional Development Models★Professional Development Issues and Strategies
★ Resources for Professional Development★Online Professional Development Courses★Professional Organizations
★ Tracking Teacher Development★Professional Development Management Systems★Teacher Portfolios
★ Workshop Resources★Technology Applications Presentations★Workshop Resources
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Online Professional Development Courses
Courses are divided by the Technology Applications Standards for teachers required by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).
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Teacher Portfolios
★ Compilation of things that a teacher has done.
★ Subjective document and may not be universally accepted.
★ Display of the teacher's talents and proficiencies.
★ Demonstration of a teacher's knowledge and skills.
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Workshop Resources
Presentations are designed to mix-and-match.
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Workshop Resources
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Program Development
★ Technology planning – Tools and information.
★ Technology funding – General resources, tips, how to write a grant, creating a budget, finding grants, regulations and audits, evaluation, sample proposals, and resources from Texas.
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Clarifying Activities
★ Invitation to Identify Technology Applications “Best Practice”
★ Technology Applications EPIs★ Finding PICT: Pages Indexed by the
Concepts in the TEKS
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Best Practices
★ Includes nomination form for classrooms and campuses
★ Grading rubrics ★ Recognition at conferences
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EPI
★ Expectations – Standard as written★ Profile – Separate parts of the
standard★ Indicators – Behavior indicative of
fulfilling the standard
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EPI
Behavior indicative of fulfilling the standard
Standard separated
Standard as written
Standard number
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PICT
Finding PICTPages Indexed by Concepts in the TEKS★ Organized by the five teacher
standards/the four strands in the student standards
★ Links to pages within the site★ Includes the standards the pages
support and a description of the pages
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PICT pagesFoundations/Teacher Standard I Information Acquisition/Teacher Standard II
•Terminology •Etiquette •Legal and ethical use of technology, copyright and intellectual property •Select and use software •Compare types of hardware and networks •Keyboarding techniques and standards •File formats for conserving memory
•Strategies to locate electronic information •Evaluate the usefulness and appropriateness of electronic information •Compatibility issues
Solving Problems/Teacher Standard III Communications/Teacher Standard IV•Use of multimedia authoring programs •Use desktop publishing techniques •Use of a variety of graphic tools found in draw and paint applications •Virtual environments; Electronic communities; Collaboration
•Select products for electronic evaluation tools; Collect data to gauge student progress •Evaluate student projects •Use of color, graphics, and page design •Creating charts •Design and create interdisciplinary multimedia presentations
Teacher Standard V•Plan applications-based technology lessons, instructional practices, and strategies •Identify and address equity issues •Use resources to keep current with technology education; Implement an individual plan for professional growth •Conduct an ongoing self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses in Technology Applications
Technology Applications Center for Educator
Development
TEKS
Overview
Technology Applications Essential
Knowledge and Skills
★Technology Applications is a required enrichment curriculum specified in the Texas Education Code.
★TEKS are the center of the Technology Applications Curriculum.
★TEKs outline the knowledge and skills required of every student by the statewide accountability system.
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TEKS Archive
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Category Banners
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Four Major Strands of the TA TEKS
1. Foundations Through the study of technology applications foundations, including technology-related terms, concepts, and data input strategies, students learn to make informed decisions about technologies and their applications.
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Four Major Strands of the TA TEKS
2. Information Acquisition The efficient acquisition of information includes the identification of task requirements; the plan for using search strategies; and the use of technology to access, analyze, and evaluate the acquired information.
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Four Major Strands of the TA TEKS
3. Solving Problems By using technology as a tool that supports the work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create a solution, and evaluate the results.
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Four Major Strands of the TA TEKS
4. Communications
Students communicate information in different formats and to diverse audiences. A variety of technologies will be used. Students will analyze and evaluate the results.
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TA TEKS by Grade Level
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TA TEKS by Grade Level
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PreKindergarten guidelines
The child:★ starts, uses, and exits software programs★ uses a variety of input devices, such as mouse,
keyboard, voice/sound recorder, or touch screen★ begins to use technical terminology, such as “mouse,”
“keyboard,” “printer,” and “CD-ROM”★ follows basic oral or pictorial cues for operating
programs successfully★ enjoys listening to and interacting with storybooks
and information texts (e.g., multimedia encyclopedia) in electronic forms
★ uses a variety of software packages with audio, video, and graphics to enhance learning experiences (e.g., improving vocabulary, increasing phonological awareness).
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Educator Standards for All Beginning
EducatorsI. All teachers use technology-related terms,
concepts, data input strategies, and ethical practices to make informed decisions about current technologies and their applications.
II. All teachers identify task requirements, apply search strategies, and use current technology to efficiently acquire, analyze, and evaluate a variety of electronic information.
III. All teachers use task-appropriate tools to synthesize knowledge, create and modify solutions, and evaluate results in a way that supports the work of individuals and groups in problem-solving situations.
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Educator Standards for All Beginning
Educators IV. All teachers communicate information in different formats and for diverse audiences.
V. All teachers know how to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate instruction for all students that incorporates the effective use of current technology for teaching and integrating the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) into the curriculum.
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Archive
★Archive includes additional information on the same topic.
★Most sections have an archive.★Archive sections are indicated by a
different background.
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Site Map