Communication+and+Collaboration+TEKS

Technology Application TEKS  ** Communication and Collaboration ** The student collaborates and communicates both locally and globally using digital tools and resources to reinforce and promote learning. The student is expected to: (A) use communication tools that allow for anytime, anywhere access to interact, collaborate, or publish with peers locally and globally; (B) participate in digital environments to develop cultural understanding by interacting with learners of multiple cultures; (C) format digital information, including font attributes, color, white space, graphics, and animation, for a defined audience and communication medium; and (D) select, store, and deliver products using a variety of media, formats, devices, and virtual environments.
 * Grades Kindergarten – Grade 2: **

The student collaborates and communicates both locally and globally using digital tools and resources to reinforce and promote learning. The student is expected to: (A) draft, edit, and publish products in different media individually and collaboratively; (B) use font attributes, color, white space, and graphics to ensure that products are appropriate for multiple communication media, including monitor display, web, and print; (C) collaborate effectively through personal learning communities and social environments; (D) select and use appropriate collaboration tools; (E) evaluate the product for relevance to the assignment or task; and (F) perform basic software application functions, including opening applications and creating, modifying, printing, and saving files.
 * Grades 3 to 5: **

The student collaborates and communicates both locally and globally to reinforce and promote learning. The student is expected to: (A) participate in personal learning networks to collaborate with peers, experts, or others using digital tools such as blogs, wikis, audio/video communication, or other emerging technologies; (B) communicate effectively with multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats; and (C) read and discuss examples of technical writing.
 * Grades 6 ** :

The student collaborates and communicates both locally and globally to reinforce and promote learning. The student is expected to: (A) create personal learning networks to collaborate and publish with peers, experts, or others using digital tools such as blogs, wikis, audio/video communication, or other emerging technologies; (B) communicate effectively with multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats; and (C) create products using technical writing strategies.
 * Grade 7: **

The student collaborates and communicates both locally and globally to reinforce and promote learning. The student is expected to: (A) create and manage personal learning networks to collaborate and publish with peers, experts, or others using digital tools such as blogs, wikis, audio/video communication, or other emerging technologies; (B) communicate effectively with multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats; and (C) create and publish products using technical writing strategies.
 * Grade 8: **