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Technology Applications Independent Study -
Framework for TEKS-Based Independent Studies Projects

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Student Name/s:______________________________

Project Name: _______________________________

TEKS Focus Prerequisite Project Resources Assessment Date Completed
1.  Student will submit a proposal for a project and maintain a log/journal/video/book to document progress. (9B) 1D, 2B      
2.  Student, with mentor, will develop some hypotheses based on the project objective/s. (4C, 8A)        
3.  Student will conduct research and gather data from electronic and telecommunications sources. (7E) 1A, 2A, 3A, 3B, 5B      
4.  Student will use research methods and technology application skills used in the discipline; then determine which are standard. (7B) 1D, 4A, 4B, 5A      
5.  Student will select the software required for project/s. (1B) 1A      
6.  Student will develop skills with that software. (7A) 2A, 2B      
7.  Student will develop proficiency with that software. (7A) 7F      
8.  Student will evaluate the usefulness and accuracy of the data collected. (6A)        
9.  Student will organize and synthesize the data to create original areas of information. (7E) 3C, 5B      
10.  Student will analyze the information for validity and relevance to the project goals. (6B)        
11.  Student will design a method for review and evaluation of the project. (12A)        
12.  Student will determine specific rubrics for evaluating the project for design, delivery, purpose, and audience. (12B)        
13.  Student will determine the procedure to evaluate the process that will be used to develop the project. (9A)        
14.  Student will use some project management tool to generate a timeline or schedule for the project/s. (12A)        
15.  Student will design procedures for evaluating how well the project is following the timeline or schedule. (9A)        
16.  Student will make revisions and corrections to the plan based on progress to date. (12D)        
17.  Student will identify major problems and asks for input from peers and professionals. (7B) 8D, 8D, 8E      
18.  Student will develop a product that meets the standards set by the profession or discipline. (8B) 8D, 7D      
19.  Student will produce a product(s) that represents original work and that solves the problem or answers the questions. (8C) 7C, 3A, 3C      
20.  The student will review and evaluate the product and the process used to develop the product and incorporate feedback gathered from peers and professionals. (12A, 9A, 12C) 8D, 8E      
21. Student will consult with peers and professionals for problem solving suggestions and use of the technology tools. (9C) 11C, 8D, 8E      
22. Student will select the most appropriate presentation format taking into account the audience and viewing environment. (10A, 11A) 7C      
23.  Student will publish the product/s in both electronic media and in print. (8C, 11B) 1C, 8D, 11C      
24.  Student will present his product to a panel for suggestions and comments. (10B) 8D, 8E      
25.  Student will revise and update the product based on suggestions and comments from the presentation. (9A, 12C, 12D)        
26.  Student will document that the final product(s) meets the standards set by the student and the mentor. (8B)        

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