Tech Standards
TA TEKS

Foundations
1A Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of operating systems, software
applications, and communication and networking components
1B Compare, contrast and appropriately use various input, processing,
output, and primary/secondary storage devices
1C Demonstrate the ability to select and use software for a defined task
according to quality, appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency
1D Delineate and make necessary adjustments regarding compatibility issues
including, but not limited to, digital file formats and cross platform
connectivity
1E Uses technology terminology appropriate to the task
1F Perform software application functions including, but not limited to
opening an application program and creating, modifying, printing, and saving
documents
1G Explain the difference between analog and digital technology systems and
give examples of each
1H Use terminology related to the Internet appropriately including, but not
limited to, electronic mail (e-mail), Uniform Resource Locators (URLs),
electronic bookmarks, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs),
World Wide Web (WWW) page, and HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
1I Compare and contrast: LANs, WANs, Internet, and intranet
2A Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a variety of input devices such as
mouse/trackball, keyboard, microphone, digital camera, printer, scanner,
disk/disc, modem, CD-ROM, or joystick
2B Demonstrate keyboarding proficiency in technique and posture while
building speed
2C Uses digital keyboarding standards for data input such as one space
after punctuation, em/en dashes and smart quotation marks
2D Develop strategies for capturing digital files while conserving memory
and retaining image quality
3A Discuss copyright laws/issues and model ethical acquisition and use of
digital information, citing sources using established methods
3B Demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use while in an
individual classroom, lab, or on the Internet and intranet
3C Describe consequences regarding copyright violations, including but not
limited to, hacking, piracy, intentional virus setting, and invasion of
privacy
3D Identify the impact of technology applications on society through
research, interviews, and personal observation
3E Understand relevancy of technology to future careers, life-long
learning, and daily living for individuals of all ages

Information Acquisition
4A Use strategies to locate and acquire desired information on LANs and
WANs, including Internet, intranet, and collaborative software
4B Apply appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of
information including keyword and Boolean search strategies
5A Identify, create and use files in various formats, such as text,
bitmapped/vector graphics, image, video, and audio files
5B Demonstrate the ability to access, operate, and manipulate information
from secondary storage and remote devices including CD-ROM/laser discs and
on-line catalogs
5C Use on-line help and other documentation
6A Determine and employ methods to evaluate the electronic information for
accuracy & validity
6B Resolve information conflicts and validate information through
accessing, researching, and comparing data
6C Demonstrate the ability to identify the source, location, media type,
relevancy, and content validity of available information
Solving Problems
7A Plan, create, and edit documents created with a word processor using
readable fonts, alignment, page setup, tabs, and ruler settings
7B Create and edit spreadsheet using all data types, formulas and
functions, and chart information
7C Plan, create, and edit databases by defining fields, entering data, and
designing layouts appropriate for reporting
7D Demonstrate proficiency in use of multimedia authoring programs by
creating linear or nonlinear projects incorporating text, audio, video, and
graphics
7E Create a document using desktop publishing techniques including, but not
limited to, the creation of multi-column or multi-section documents with a
variety of text-wrapped frame formats
7F Differentiate between and demonstrate appropriate use of a variety of
graphic tools found in draw and paint applications
7G Integrate two or more productivity tools into a document including, but
not limited to, tables, charts and graphs, graphics from paint or draw
programs, and mail merge
7H Use interactive virtual environments, appropriate to level, such as
virtual reality or simulations
7I Use technical writing strategies to create products such as a technical
instruction guide
7J Use foundation and enrichment curricula in the creation of products
8A Participate with electronic communities as a learner, initiator,
contributor, and teacher/mentor
8B Complete tasks using technological collaboration such as sharing
information through on-line communications
8C Use groupware, collaborative software, and productivity tools to create
products
8D Use technology in self-directed activities by sharing products for
defined audiences
8E Integrate acquired technology application skills, strategies, and use of
the word processor, database, spreadsheet, telecommunications, draw, paint,
and utility programs into the foundation and enrichment curricula
9A Design and implement procedures to track trends, set timelines and
review/ evaluate progress for continual improvement in process and product
9B Resolve information conflicts and validate information through research
and comparison of data

Communication
10A Use productivity tools to create effective document files for defined
audiences such as slide shows, posters, multimedia presentations,
newsletters, brochures, or reports
10B Demonstrate use of a variety of layouts in a database to communicate
information appropriately including horizontal and vertical layouts
10C Create a variety of spreadsheet layouts containing descriptive labels
and page settings
10D Demonstrate appropriate use of fonts, styles, and sizes, as well as
effective use of graphics and page design to effectively communicate
10E Match the chart style to the data when creating and labeling charts
11A Publish information in a variety of ways including, but not limited to,
printed copy, monitor display, Internet documents, and video
11B Design and create interdisciplinary multimedia presentations for
defined audiences including audio, video, text, and graphics
11C Use telecommunication tools for publishing such as Internet browsers,
videoconferencing, or distance learning
12A Design and implement procedures to track trends, set timelines, and
review and evaluate the product using technology tools such as database
managers, daily/monthly planners, and project management tools
12B Determine and employ technology specifications to evaluate projects for
design, content delivery, purpose, and audience; demonstrating that process
and product can be evaluated using established criteria or rubrics
12C Select representative products to be collected and stored in an
electronic evaluation tool
12D Evaluate the product for relevance to the assignment or task

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