TA-TEKS Get an Upgrade

The Technology Applications TEKS were approved at the April and July meeting of the State Board of Education (SBOE). They were inserted into Chapter 126 of the Texas Administrative Code this week. The revision process began in the spring of 2010 when technology experts and Texas educators met in teams to review and update the TEKS to

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meet the new demands of the 21st century. The SBOE members received formal and informal updates on the progress of the writing teams throughout the 2010-2011 school year. The board approved most of the revisions in April of 2011 but had a few questions about the Computer Science courses. The remaining courses got their final approval in July of 2011.

The new TEKS have been inserted into the Chapter 126.  These TEKS will not go into effect until the 2012-2013 school year therefore on the TEA site, the old TA-TEKS are listed above the new TA-TEKS. For clarity, below are the direct links to the new TA-TEKS:

• K-2 TA-TEKS that will be taught beginning in 2012-2013
• 3-5 TA-TEKS that will be taught beginning in 2012-2013
• 6 TA-TEKS that will be taught beginning in 2012-2013
• 7 TA-TEKS that will be taught beginning in 2012-2013
• 8 TA-TEKS that will be taught beginning in 2012-2013

• Fundamentals of Computer Science
• Computer Science I
• Computer Science II
• Computer Science III
• Digital Forensics
• Discrete Mathematics
• Game Programming and Design
• Mobile Application Development
• Robotics Programming and Design
• Digital Design and Media Production
• Digital Art and Animation
• 3-D Modeling and Animation
• Digital Communications in the 21st Century
• Digital Video and Audio Design
• Web Communications
• Web Design
• Web Game Development
• Independent Study in Technology Applications
• Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies
• Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Computer Science, Standard Level
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Computer Science, Higher Level