1. Technology Application TEKS
TEKS – Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Technology Application TEKS

2. Texas Essentials
The Texas Education Agency, also known as TEA, defines the curriculum to be taught to children in the state of Texas. Technology Applications TEKS were added in 1998.
Part 5 is "Technology Application TEKS." (Hint: What are TEKS? Your new principal is NOT from Texas.)
The Texas Education Agency defines the curriculum to be taught to Texas children through the TEKS which stands for Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. According to TEA’s FAQs “As stipulated in Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 28, the required curriculum consists of foundation and enrichment subjects.” (Texas Education Agency, 2005)

3. Technology Applications Cover All Grade Levels
TEKS – TAC Chapter 126
Subchapter A. Elementary
Subchapter B. Middle School
Subchapter C. High School
The Technology Applications covers K-12 grade levels. Chapter 126. of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications is divided into three subchapters: Subchapter A. Elementary, Subchapter B. Middle School, and Subchapter C. High School. Elementary TEKS are further divided into categories K-2 and 3-5. Middle school includes grade levels 6-8 and High School covers grade levels Each subchapter has an introduction which outlines the four curriculum strands: foundations, information acquisition, work in solving problems, and communication. The knowledge and skills sections each comprise these four strands with the appropriate expectations. (Texas Education Agency, 1998)

4. Teachers Teach Technology Apps
Certified teachers, whether elementary or secondary, can integrate or teach the technology applications in their subject area.
See website for details:
Who is required to teach Technology Applications and in what grades?
Classroom assignment rules are stated fully at the SBEC Website, but a summery of these rules as they apply to integrating technology applications TEKS in the classroom or for actual teaching of the technology applications TEKS can be found at this link:
Certified teachers, whether elementary or secondary, can integrate the technology applications TEKS into the subjects in which they are certified in grades EC-8. It is the school districts responsibility to ensure the teachers have the necessary knowledge and skills to teach the TA TEKS. If the teachers hold the new EC-4, 4-8, 8-12, or EC-12 certificate, they must hold a Technology Applications certificate at the appropriate grade level for the assignment.
To teach the TA TEKS in a separate class/course for grades EC-8, they requirements are basically the same as above. (Texas Education Agency, 2007) High school assignment rules are very specific and can also be read at the link:

5. Technology Applications Certification
At what grade level, may a teacher become certified to teach Technology Applications?
A Texas certified teacher can get
the Technology Applications
certificate for her current
grade level certification.

6. High School Course Offerings
Computer Science I
Computer Science II
Desktop Publishing
Digital Graphics and Animation
Multimedia
Video Technology
Web Mastering
Independent Study in Technology Applications
For course descriptions, see the following link:

7. Technology Courses Offered
@ Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD
Video Technology
Multimedia
Desktop Publishing
Web Mastering
Digital Graphics/Animation

8. Teaching Technology Applications
Certifications Required
Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Computer Science 8-12
Technology Applications 8-12
Technology Applications EC-12
Prior to 2003 – 2004 school year – see link
Certified teachers can teach TA courses if they meet the following requirements in the table found in the techappchart.pdf file at the link,
(SBEC, 2004)
Certified teachers can teach TA courses if they meet the following requirements in the table found in the techappchart.pdf file at the link, (SBEC, 2004)

9. Approved Textbooks Computer Science I
Fundamentals of Java - Introductory Course by
Thompson Learning/Course Technology
Page 156

10. Approved Textbooks Computer Science II
Fundamentals of Java - Comprehensive Course by
Thompson Learning/Course Technology
Page 156

11. Approved Textbooks Digital Graphics/Animations
Graphics and Animation BASICS by
Thompson Learning/Course Technology
Page 157

12. Thompson Learning/Course Technology
Approved Textbooks
Multimedia
Multimedia BASICS by
Thompson Learning/Course Technology
Page 156

13. Thompson Learning/Course Technology
Approved Textbooks
Web Mastering
Web Mastering BASICS by
Thompson Learning/Course Technology
Page 160

14. Video Technology with Premiere 6
Approved Textbooks
Video Technology
Video Technology with Premiere 6
And After Effects 5 by
Prentice Hall
Page 157

15. Requirements for all Educators
Technology Applications for Beginning Educators
Based on TEKS for grades 6-8
Part of the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) test frameworks
Implemented in fall of 2002
Check website for details

16. Requirements for all Educators
Technology Applications for Current Educators
Current educators should strive to meet the SBEC standards in Technology Applications for all beginning educators.
(including administrators)

17. Works Cited
SBEC. (2004, 10 26). SBEC - Technology Application Credit Courses. Retrieved November 7, 2007, from SBEC:
Texas Education Agency. (1998). Chapter 126. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications. Retrieved November 5, 2007, from TEA:
Texas Education Agency. (2005, March 30). Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved November 5, 2007, from TEA:
Texas Education Agency. (2007). Instructional Materials Current Adoption Bulletin. Retrieved November 7, 2007, from TEA:
Texas Education Agency. (2007, April 20). Technology Applications Educator Standards and Certifications. Retrieved November 7, 2007, from TEA:
Texas Education Agency. High School Technology Applications Course Descriptions. Retrieved November from TEA :