1. §126.22. Computer Science I (One Credit).
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) Foundations. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs, and their connections. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of operating systems, software applications, and communication and networking components;
2. §111.35. Precalculus (One-Half to One Credit).
(b) Introduction.
(2) As students do mathematics, they continually use problem-solving, language and communication, connections within and outside mathematics, and reasoning (justification and proof). Students also use multiple representations, technology, applications and modeling, and numerical fluency in problem-solving contexts.
As a student in High school I never had the opportunity to use technology other than a calculator. As a teacher I would like to use programs like Mathematica in my classroom. Students need to experience this type of program before they enter college. Programs like Mathematica not only help a student calculate, they also have a programming feel to them. So by doing a problem by hand, then "programming" the problem into Mathematica, it will help you remember the steps in solving the problem. Once the student has completed the problem they could then print it out so that they have a study reference. Teaching by use of technology may seem difficult but with programs like Mathematica the student could work on problems at home and get credit for their math class and computer class. I believe that any time a teacher can bridge two subjects the student benefits.
3. Reflection
I do not think that one Tek is more important as long as each student has the same opportunities to learn. Then there isn't a more important Tek. If the question was are Teks important then I would say yes they are. I think that all teachers would agree that his or her class is not the most important. They would simply suggest that their subject receive the same attention and study as any other class. As a math student and future teacher I would like to think that math is a very important class, but I can't deny that an English class is just as important for the growth of a student. The growth of a student should matter for all educators, and I believe that if they didn't feel this way they wouldn't stay in the profession. I know that Technology is new in the field of education and each teacher must adapt their class to include technology. I find it strange that technology hasn't been implemented into more Teks.
