T3 Announcements from TEA

Great Lessons on the TATN Website:
The Technology Applications Teacher Network (TATN) is a collaborative project between the twenty Texas Education Service Centers and the Texas Education Agency. TATN is designed to provide Texas teachers with resources to implement the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in the K-12 classroom.

The new website contains resources to integrate the K-8 Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills across the curriculum at all grade levels as well as to teach the dedicated High School Technology Applications courses (Digital Graphics/ Animation, Desktop Publishing, Web Mastering, Multimedia, Video Technology and Computer Science). There are lessons and unit plans that show how technology can enhance each of the foundation curriculum areas. TEKS alignments with mathematics, science, social studies, and English language arts/reading are provided to support the connections.


K-12 Databases:
Visit the new K-12 Databases website for information and access to online research and information resources for all Texas public and charter schools funded by the Texas legislature. Resources currently include a broad range of age appropriate, authoritative and relevant materials from Britannica Digital Learning and EBSCO Publishing. Access is 24/ 7/ 365 to students, teachers, parents and school leaders for use at school and home. Regardless of district size or funding, all Texas public school communities have equal access to these state-funded resources. There are many lessons provided at the website that align with the foundation curriculum areas’ TEKS, professional development modules, and valuable resources for school leaders.


TCEA Needs Presenters for 2011:
Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) is the largest state organization in the nation devoted to the use of technology in education. TCEA is currently looking for presenters to share your knowledge and expertise with other TCEA members by presenting a session at the 2011 convention. All proposals will be carefully reviewed and selected by a committee of TCEA members. The Texas Computer Education Association 31st Annual Convention & Exposition will be held on Feb. 7 – 11, 2011, at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Applicants will receive acceptance or regret notifications in July 2010. The deadline for submission is Monday, May 31, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. CST. For more information, please visit TCEA.