 Instruction
Technology Classroom Activities
Samples and examples of teaching and learning projects and lesson plans using
technology.
- Instructional Projects
Idea starters featuring technology; Brief sample projects
designed to show teachers one way to integrate technology into teaching; Teachers are
encouraged to adapt these examples to classroom needs.
- Lesson Plans Collections
Collections of lesson plans featuring technology.
- Texas-made
Collections of lesson plans created by Texas teachers; Includes plans for teaching the
TA TEKS.
- Technology
Collections of technology-related lesson plans.
- Instructional Units
Fully developed instructional units developed by Texas teachers.
- Technology Competitions
Links to contests, such as web design and searching, programming, and graphic design, to
motivate your students.
Curriculum Connections
Connections between the foundation area TEKS and the TA TEKS featuring
explicit/implicit mention of technology within the content areas.
General Technology Applications Topics
Topical collections of resources for Technology Applications for K-12.
- Design and Production of Technology Applications
Projects
Sources for graphics and sound clips; Information on color and design basics; How to pick
the right chart type .
- Hardware and Software
Resources on troubleshooting  , file formats, networking, collaborative software,
operating systems, file management, and choosing software.
- Reference Sources
Sites on proper citation styles, copyright issues, listings of technical glossaries and
encyclopedias, online technology applications magazines  , and general reference sources.
- Using Technology in the Classroom
Resources on educational MOOs and MUDs, handhelds in the classroom  , online projects, safety issues,
teacher tools , technology
integration, vignettes of technology use , virtual visits, web searching, and website
evaluation; New section for beginning users of technology .
- Other Key Resources
Sections on resources from the state and national government , keyboarding, equity issues,
and netiquette.
High School Technology Applications Courses
Resources, such as sample course outlines and instructional ideas, for the high school Technology Applications courses (e.g., Computer Science,
Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics and Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web
Mastering).
Online Technology Applications Courses for Students
Listing of courses that students can use to fulfill the Technology Applications graduation
requirement.
T-STAR Series on Technology Applications Promising Practices
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