Technology Applications Standards (Teachers)

The SBEC approved educator certification standards in Technology Applications for all beginning educators. They are based on the Technology Applications TEKS for Grades 6-8. These standards are a part of the TExES test frameworks in Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities. These new TExES tests were implemented in fall 2002. Tyler ISD strongly encourages all current educators to meet the SBEC standards in Technology Applications for all beginning educators.

The standards include:

I.  All teachers use technology-related terms, concepts, data input strategies, and ethical practices to make informed decisions about current technologies and their applications.

II.  All teachers identify task requirements, apply search strategies, and use current technology to efficiently acquire, analyze, and evaluate a variety of electronic information.

III.  All teachers use task-appropriate tools to synthesize knowledge, create and modify solutions, and evaluate results in a way that supports the work of individuals and groups in problem-solving situations.

IV.  All teachers communicate information in different formats and for diverse audiences.

V.  All teachers know how to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate instruction for all students that incorporates the effective use of current technology for teaching and integrating the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) into the curriculum.

Technology Applications Standards (Students)

SB 815 was passed during the 78th Legislative Regular Session in 2003 and signed into law by Governor Rick Perry. SB 815 mandates, as a matter of accreditation, that school districts use the TEKS when teaching all of the required curriculum.

General Technology Applications Standards for All Students

Subject and Grade Specific Technology Applications Standards (K-8)