Rick Hernandez (Heritage MS) recently wrote:
Miguel, I love the blog! Have you heard anything about the new online training from Region 20 pertaining to the new Tech Apps TEKS? on Summer 2012 Professional Learning Opportunities
What a great question! While I haven't heard about the training specifically, there are some other components to consider. May I offer related information?
1) FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE NEW TA:TEKS
First, if you're not familiar with the new Technology Applications:TEKS, you'll want to watch these engaging videos from my El Paso ISD colleague, Tim Holt. He breaks down the new TA:TEKS through videos like the ones listed below:
First, if you're not familiar with the new Technology Applications:TEKS, you'll want to watch these engaging videos from my El Paso ISD colleague, Tim Holt. He breaks down the new TA:TEKS through videos like the ones listed below:
EPISD TV Studio and Instructional Technology present a multi-part series on the new Technology Applications TEKS. The new TA TEKS will go into effect with the 2012-13 school year. Get a jump on your knowledge of these new TEKS for grades K-8.Each segment looks at a particular part of the new TEKS:Segment 1: The New Technology Application TEKS: An IntroductionWhere did the TEKS come from, what are they based on, and how do they compare to the old TA TEKS? What are the NETS-S Standards that the TEKS are based on?Segment 2: The New Technology Application TEKS: The Six StrandsWhat are the six strands that make up the new Technology Application TEKS? In this segment, we look at each strand and how the TA TEKS are related to the NETS-S standards.Segment 3: The New Technology Application TEKS: How to Read the TA TEKSMost teachers know how to read TEKS, but this segment reminds us how the TEKS are structured. Introduction Statements, Knowledge and Skills Statements, the Strands, the Student Expectations, and Including Statements are all part of this segment.Segment 4: The New Technology Application TEKS: Comparing Strands Across Grade LevelsEven though the strands are the same from grades K to 8, the student expectations change dramatically from grade level to grade level. This segment looks at the student expectations and how each grade level must be taught in order for students to become truly technology literate.For more technology-related videos, including Smartboard and Project Share information, check out the EPISD TV Studio YouTube Channel at:
2) JOIN THE TA:TEKS GROUP ON PROJECT SHARE
A Project Share Group has been created that will hopefully be a clearinghouse for information related to the new TA TEKS. You will be able to find some wikis created that have information and links.
Use the link below to join:
http://www.epsilen.com/grp/
http://www.epsilen.com/grp/
If you're not sure how to access Project Share, have forgotten your password or need a new account, be sure to visit our Project Share support page online at http://goo.gl/DekOr
3) NEW TA:TEKS COURSES AVAILABLE ON PROJECT SHARE
In case you missed the announcement, you will soon have access to new Technology Applications:TEKS courses in Project Share. The challenge, of course, is that to take advantage of those resources, East Central ISD would have to register students via automated account management.
A summer meeting is planned to discuss East Central ISD's approach to handling automated account management for students and staff. In the meantime, you might want to check out the following:
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