TEKS and NETS Standard Comparison

 

 

TEKS

NETS
TEKS are broken down into four common strands which include Foundations, Information Acquisition, Work in Solving Problems, and Communication. NETS are broken down into six broad categories which include Basic Operations and Concepts, Social, Ethical, and Human Issues, Technology Productivity Tools, Technology Communications Tools, Technology Research Tools, and Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools.
TEKS are extremely detailed NETS are very broad and basic.
TEKS are broken down into all grade levels as well as specific subjects, such as technology. NETS are not broken down into grade levels or by subjects, being that it is specifically technology oriented.
TEKS are used as guidelines to assist students to successfully pass the state mandated TAKS Test. NETS are used as guidelines, but do not have a mandatory test.
TEKS have four common strands along with  objectives following each strand. NETS have six broad categories along with standards following each category. 

 

 

 

 

 

I watched a lesson given by Judy Robinson to her Kindergarten class in Detroit, Michigan on Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?  This teacher read from the pattern book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?  by Bill Martin, Jr.  The students actively participated in the reading of the story.  They then brainstormed ideas of different types of vehicles.  The students each selected one vehicle to hand draw, which would be assembled into a class book.  Then, with the teacher's guidance, each student drew his/her same vehicle using the software KidPix Deluxe.  The students met different NETS categories demonstrating their abilities to use technology.  Through this lesson, the students met NETS 2. Social, ethical, and human issues.  Students practiced responsible use of technology systems, information, and software. Also, students developed positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.  During the video, one could tell that the students were enjoying themselves while using the technology.  The students also met NETS 3. Technology productivity tools.  Students used technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.  Students used productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publication, and produce other creative works.  Further, the students also met TEKS standards.  Each student's voice was recorded using the same pattern as the story they had read, but inserting their specific vehicle they chose. This task meets TEK (2) Foundations.  The students used data input skills appropriate to the task.  The student is expected to:  (A) use a variety of input devices such as mouse, keyboard, disk drive, modem, voice/sound recorder, scanner, digital video, CD-ROM, or touch screen.  The students in Judy Robinson's Kindergarten class demonstrated their ability to use technology in the classroom.  This lesson plan was enhanced by the students' use of technology.  Each student was able to use technology skills which made for a fun and interactive lesson.

 

 

 

 

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