Week 1 Pre-K Technology Applications TEKS

Pre-Kindergarten is where structured instruction first begins for many people. Though when we think of Pre-Kinder we think of 123, ABC, this is the time where so much learning can occur and where most is remembered. In today’s world, the learner will become citizens of the 21st century. In order to be productive citizens, students must learn the basics and Pre-Kinder is where that all begins.
The Technology Application TEKS for Pre-Kinder introduce students to the 21st century and the world of computers and technology. During this sensitive time when learning is occurring, Technology TEKS show students the basic understanding of how to use technology. Students are taught vocabulary so they will be able to understand the terminology used within the classroom today as well as in the future, and how to correctly apply it. Students are then able to begin to establish a strong base to build a stronger understanding of Technology for the future.
By establishing a strong base, the educational futures begin. Through a spiraling curriculum students are taught many other aspects of technology they will need to become productive citizens of the 21st century. Similar to us as educators, if we are thrown a bunch of what we consider “stuff” all at once, we will “stuff” it to the side. However, if we are given items, in this case pieces of a puzzle piece by piece, we are better able to complete the puzzle and see the whole picture. By spiraling the curriculum throughout the entire education of the learner, the end result is a learner who can understand, apply, and analyze the knowledge gained.