Pre-K Technology Guidelines

The pre-kindergarten guidelines for technology provide a framework for future technological learning. The pre-K guidelines discuss using appropriate computer terminology which is carried over in the K-2 TEKS. The pre-K guidelines also talk about using a variety of software programs with sound, video and graphics (multimedia), which also carries over into the K-2 TEKS which discuss publishing and accessing a variety of multimedia formats. The pre-K TEKS addresses creating both written and artistic works on a computer. This correlates with the K-2 TEKS which already assumes the students know how to do basic word processing and paint applications.

The pre-K TEKS provide a great base to build upon throughout the grade levels. However, because pre-kindergarten is not required in Texas, many students have not had this knowledge before they enter school. This forces a re-teach of basic concepts and may delay the mastery of all TEKS later on.