Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Implementation

Technology Applications Timely Topic: Supporting Resources

To support Texas technology applications educators and stakeholders, each newsletter will highlight a commonly asked question. This edition’s question is –

“What resources are available for technology applications?”

There are several resources that provide support to LEAs with the planning and instruction of technology applications. These resources include the following:

• Technology applications one-pager documents: These documents found on the TEA STEM webpage review a number of key concepts, such as decomposition or computational thinking.
• Vertical alignment documents for technology applications: These documents show what students should know and be able to do from grade level to grade level and how the standards align.
• Summary of concepts per grade level for technology applications: The slide deck Understanding the Updates in the Revised Technology Applications TEKS (Adopted 2022) found on the technology applications webpage includes a summary of learning concepts per grade level.

Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN) Course Offerings

The Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN) can help meet students’ needs through TEA-approved online courses. The TXVSN statewide course catalog provides schools and students access to high school, Advanced Placement, career and technical education, and dual credit courses for initial credit or credit recovery. The TXVSN courses are aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and taught by Texas-certified teachers trained in best practices in online instruction. Schools can use the TXVSN courses to create flexibility in a student’s schedule, allow a student to accelerate their learning, or address local teacher shortages. Students enrolled in a TXVSN course can generate funding regardless of whether the student is physically present at school while participating in the course. For more information about the courses offered through the TXVSN, please visit the TXVSN website or contact the TXVSN Help Desk.