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TExES Technology Application EC-12 (242) Study Guide Alignment

Q: How closely does 240 align to the TExES Technology Application EC-12 (242) exam?

This guide is 96% test-aligned based on a competency-by-competency review of the official framework and the study resources included in the guide.

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Coverage is shown transparently across covered, partially covered, and identified gaps: 115 covered, 9 partially covered, and 0 gaps across 124 competencies.

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Partially covered means the guide addresses the core parts of a competency, but some depth or subtopics may still be limited.

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DOMAIN I Partially covered

SMR I.1 The Technology Applications teacher knows technology terminology and concepts; the appropriate use of hardware, software and digital files; and how to acquire, analyze and evaluate digital information.

58 Qs7 Materials35 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. Knows and uses technology terminology and concepts appropriate to the task.	TECH.Foundations	Covered	15	1	9	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
b. Knows the appropriate use of software and hardware components.	TECH.Foundations	Covered	15	1	9	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
c. Demonstrates knowledge of various types of networks (e.g., LAN, WAN, intranets and the Internet).	TECH.Foundations	Covered	15	1	9	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
d. Knows how to select, connect and use a variety of local and remote peripheral devices.	TECH.Hardware and Devices	Covered	5	1	9	Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
e. Knows how to manage compatibility issues for a variety of media, file formats (e.g., text, graphics, image, video, audio), file naming conventions, file management structures and digital organization strategies.	TECH.Support and Troubleshooting	Covered	8	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
f. Knows how to evaluate software for quality, appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency, support and licensing to make decisions regarding its proper acquisition and use.	TECH.Evaluating Software	Covered	8	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
g. Knows how to access, manage and manipulate information from secondary storage devices.	TECH.Digital Information	Covered	9	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
h. Knows strategies for searching, acquiring and accessing information from electronic resources.	TECH.Digital Information	Covered	9	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
i. Knows how to assess the accuracy and validity of acquired information and how to resolve information conflicts through research and comparison of data from multiple sources.	TECH.Digital Information	Covered	9	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
j. Demonstrates knowledge of intellectual property rights (e.g., copyright, Creative Commons, free and open source licensing) when accessing, using, manipulating and editing electronic data.	TECH.Digital Ethics and Safety	Covered	8	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
k. Demonstrates knowledge of issues of unacceptable use of computer resources including, but not limited to, cyberbullying and harassment, computer hacking, computer piracy, plagiarism, vandalism, intentional virus setting and invasion of privacy.	TECH.Digital Ethics and Safety	Covered	8	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
l. Demonstrates ethical and lawful acquisition of digital information, including the use of established methods to cite sources.	TECH.Digital Ethics and Safety	Covered	8	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
m. Understands digital safety, privacy rules, digital etiquette, acceptable use of technology and the ethical and legal responsibilities of using social media.	TECH.Digital Ethics and Safety	Covered	8	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
n. Knows how to use online help and other support documentation to troubleshoot minor technical problems with hardware and software.	TECH.Support and Troubleshooting	Covered	8	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
o. Knows how to develop documentation for a variety of products.	TECH.Support and Troubleshooting	Covered	8	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
p. Demonstrates knowledge of technology's historical and future impact on society.	TECH.Societal Impact	Partially covered	5	1	5	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR I.2 The Technology Applications teacher knows how to use technology tools to solve problems, evaluate results and communicate information in a variety of formats for diverse audiences.

50 Qs4 Materials20 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. Knows how to plan, create, edit, analyze and represent data in documents using general productivity software.	TECH.Productivity and Data Management	Covered	17	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
b. Knows how to explore complex concepts using simulations, models, interactive virtual environments, and new technologies to develop hypotheses, modify input and analyze results.	TECH.Simulations and Modeling	Covered	10	1	4	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
c. Demonstrates knowledge of how to design and implement procedures to track trends, set timelines and evaluate the progress of products using project management tools for continual improvement in process and product development.	TECH.Project Management	Covered	13	1	4	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
d. Knows how to evaluate projects for design, purpose, audience and content delivery using various criteria (e.g., project specifications, rubrics).	TECH.Project Management	Covered	13	1	4	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
e. Knows how to select representative products to be collected and stored in an electronic evaluation tool and to evaluate products for relevance to the assignment or task.	TECH.Student Products	Covered	10	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
f. Knows how to plan and design products that are accessible to learners with diverse needs and abilities.	TECH.Student Products	Covered	10	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).

SMR I.3 The Technology Applications teacher knows how to plan, organize, deliver and evaluate instruction that effectively utilizes current technology for teaching the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for all students.

58 Qs7 Materials37 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. Knows how to implement developmentally appropriate instructional practices, activities and materials to improve student learning.	TECH.Instructional Practices	Covered	5	1	8	Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
b. Knows how to implement lessons using diverse instructional strategies.	TECH.Instructional Practices	Covered	5	1	8	Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
c. Demonstrates knowledge of issues related to the equitable use of technology for diverse populations.	TECH.Equity and Diversity	Covered	5	1	6	Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
d. Knows how to implement instruction that allows students to solve problems by posing questions, collecting data and interpreting results.	TECH.Experimental Problem Solving	Covered	9	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
e. Knows how to develop and facilitate collaborative tasks among group members, incorporating diverse perspectives while exploring alternative solutions.	TECH.Experimental Problem Solving	Covered	9	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
f. Knows strategies to help students learn how to locate, retrieve, analyze, evaluate, communicate and retain content-related information from a variety of texts and digital sources.	TECH.Information Literacy	Covered	12	1	13	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).
g. Knows how to evaluate student projects and portfolios using various assessment methods (e.g., formal, informal).	TECH.Assessment	Covered	12	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
h. Knows how to promote effective self-evaluation and use of feedback from peers.	TECH.Self-Evaluation	Partially covered	5	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
i. Knows the relationship between instruction and assessment.	TECH.Assessment	Covered	12	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
j. Knows how to adjust instruction based on assessment results.	TECH.Assessment	Covered	12	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
k. Demonstrates knowledge of emerging technology and its role in education.	TECH.Emerging Technologies	Covered	10	1	4	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
l. Knows the importance of self-assessment and planning for professional growth.	TECH.Self-Evaluation	Partially covered	5	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

DOMAIN II Partially covered

SMR II.4 The Technology Applications teacher demonstrates knowledge of the principles and elements of design and their application to digital art and animation.

100 Qs5 Materials75 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. Knows concepts and terminology related to digital art and animation applications.	TECH.Digital Art and Graphic Design Basics	Covered	37	1	33	Covered by 1 topic (37 questions, 1 materials, 33 cards, 0 videos).
b. Knows how to differentiate among and demonstrate the appropriate use of a variety of tools found in graphic and photo editing software applications.	TECH.Digital Art and Graphic Design Basics	Covered	37	1	33	Covered by 1 topic (37 questions, 1 materials, 33 cards, 0 videos).
c. Demonstrates knowledge of the rules of visual composition (e.g., rule of thirds and golden section) and how they relate to harmony and balance as well as discord and drama.	TECH.Visual Composition	Covered	15	1	16	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos).
d. Knows how to apply basic pictorial qualities using elements and principles of design (e.g., proportion, balance, variety, emphasis, harmony, symmetry and unity) in type, color, size, line thickness, shape and space.	TECH.Visual Composition	Covered	15	1	16	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos).
e. Knows how to critique projects implementing the fundamental concepts of graphic design using rubrics for problem-solving tasks.	TECH.Graphic Design	Covered	11	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
f. Demonstrates knowledge of perspective (e.g., background, light, shade/shadow and scale) to capture a focal point and create depth.	TECH.Graphic Design	Covered	11	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
g. Knows how to create three-dimensional effects using depth of field (e.g., foreground, middle distance and background).	TECH.Graphic Design	Covered	11	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
h. Knows how to identify, select and appropriately use various color formats (RGB, CMYK, Hexadecimal and Pantone) and processes such as spot color and black and white.	TECH.Color Theory	Covered	22	1	15	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos).
i. Demonstrates knowledge of color theory and knows how it is applied to create new colors in digital format.	TECH.Color Theory	Covered	22	1	15	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos).
j. Knows how to apply a variety of color schemes (e.g. tertiary, monochromatic, analogous, complementary and cool and warm colors; primary/secondary triads; and split complements) to digital designs.	TECH.Color Theory	Covered	22	1	15	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos).
k. Knows how to define and use the twelve principles of animation to meet the requirements of an animation project.	TECH.Animation and Modeling Techniques	Covered	15	1	8	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
l. Knows how to distinguish between and use different modeling techniques such as box modeling and polygon primitives that use extrusion and rotation.	TECH.Animation and Modeling Techniques	Covered	15	1	8	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).

SMR II.5 The Technology Applications teacher demonstrates knowledge of principles of typography, modeling and page layout using appropriate graphic tools to create a variety of products.

60 Qs3 Materials12 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. Knows how to integrate information using productivity tools (e.g., text, database, spreadsheet and graphic files).	TECH.Digital Art Productivity Tools	Covered	13	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
b. Demonstrates the appropriate use of typography (e.g., serif, sans serif, drop cap, decorative letters and embedded-text frames) as graphic elements.	TECH.Typography	Covered	27	1	12	Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
c. Demonstrates the proper usage among the categories of typefaces while recognizing and resolving conflicts that occur from combined usage.	TECH.Typography	Covered	27	1	12	Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
d. Knows how to use styles, including a variety of type specifications and formatting.	TECH.Typography	Covered	27	1	12	Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
e. Knows how to critique the fundamental concepts of 3-D modeling and design, such as composition, perspective, angles, lighting, repetition, proximity, white space, balance and contrast.	TECH.3-D Modeling	Covered	20	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
f. Knows how to examine 3-D model objects to interpret the point of interest, the prominence of the subject and visual parallels between the structures of natural and human-made environments.	TECH.3-D Modeling	Covered	20	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR II.6 The Technology Applications teacher knows how to use graphics, animation and page design to produce products that convey a specified message to an intended audience.

64 Qs10 Materials36 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. Knows how to apply the appropriate vocabulary related to digital art and animation software.	TECH.Digital Animation Basics	Partially covered	0	1	7	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
b. Knows how to implement the basic concepts of color and design theory working with bitmap and vector images in order to create a complete graphic design (e.g., backgrounds, characters and other objects).	TECH.Digital Animation Basics	Partially covered	0	1	7	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
c. Knows concepts and terminology related to computer animation (e.g., rendering, storyboarding, timeline, materials/textures, layers, GIFs, framerate, keyframes, tweening and rigging).	TECH.Animation Production	Covered	4	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
d. Knows how to distinguish between and use the animation techniques of path- and cel-animation and utilize basic animation tools such as onion-skinning and tweening.	TECH.Animation Production	Covered	4	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
e. Demonstrates appropriate use of scripting languages in order to create an animation.	TECH.Animation Production	Covered	4	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
f. Identifies and defines the design attributes and requirements of products created for a variety of print and digital purposes (e.g., posters, billboards, e-publications, Web pages and multimedia format).	TECH.Design Requirements	Covered	25	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
g. Knows how to implement and evaluate design and printing requirements as they relate to purpose, audience and final output specifications.	TECH.Design Requirements	Covered	25	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
h. Knows how to make decisions regarding the selection, acquisition and use of graphics and animation software, taking into consideration its quality, appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency.	TECH.Digital Art Software	Covered	11	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
i. Knows how to synthesize information using data gathered from interview, print and multi-media resources.	TECH.Information Synthesis	Partially covered	4	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
j. Demonstrates appropriate use of lighting techniques.	TECH.Lighting Techniques	Covered	4	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
k. Knows how to publish information in a variety of formats.	TECH.Publication Formats	Partially covered	4	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
l. Knows how to delineate and make necessary adjustments regarding compatibility issues, including but not limited to digital file formats and cross-platform connectivity.	TECH.Compatibility Issues	Covered	4	1	8	Covered by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
m. Demonstrates the impact of graphics, animation, typography and page design on society, including concepts related to persuasiveness, marketing and point of view.	TECH.Digital Art Societal Impact	Partially covered	4	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
n. Knows how to research the history and future of digital art and animation career opportunities.	TECH.Career Opportunities	Partially covered	4	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

DOMAIN III Covered

SMR III.7 The Technology Applications teacher knows how to produce and distribute digital video and multimedia products.

78 Qs3 Materials12 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. Knows the roles and responsibilities of a production crew for digital video and multimedia projects.	TECH.Digital Multimedia Production Process	Covered	38	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (38 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
b. Knows how to address issues related to the stages of production for projects (preproduction, production and postproduction).	TECH.Digital Multimedia Production Process	Covered	38	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (38 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
c. Knows critical elements, issues and concepts of the preproduction stage (e.g., design procedures, timeline, scripting, equipment and casting).	TECH.Digital Multimedia Production Process	Covered	38	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (38 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
d. Demonstrates knowledge of postproduction strategies for audio, video and multimedia publications.	TECH.Digital Multimedia Production Process	Covered	38	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (38 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
e. Demonstrates knowledge of issues related to creating multimedia products for a variety of purposes and audiences.	TECH.Multimedia Creation	Covered	27	1	4	Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
f. Demonstrates proper strategies for script writing.	TECH.Multimedia Creation	Covered	27	1	4	Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
g. Knows how to use camera perspective, content selection and framing (e.g., color and white space) in multimedia products for a defined audience and purpose.	TECH.Multimedia Creation	Covered	27	1	4	Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
h. Knows how to import/export audio, video and multimedia files from a variety of sources.	TECH.Multimedia File Management and Publishing	Covered	13	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
i. Knows how to publish using a variety of platforms.	TECH.Multimedia File Management and Publishing	Covered	13	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).

SMR III.8 The Technology Applications teacher demonstrates knowledge of current practice, future trends and procedural protocols in the use of audio/video and digital publications.

67 Qs3 Materials29 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. Understands how to identify/define problems and questions for multimedia publications.	TECH.Multimedia Problem Solving and Planning	Covered	13	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
b. Knows how to design and implement procedures to track trends, set timelines and review and evaluate progress for project completion.	TECH.Multimedia Problem Solving and Planning	Covered	13	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
c. Knows how to use current industry standards to plan and examine document, script and storyboard development processes.	TECH.Multimedia Problem Solving and Planning	Covered	13	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
d. Knows how to use and implement audio techniques in order to create, edit and integrate digital sounds.	TECH.Audio and Video Techniques	Covered	27	1	18	Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 18 cards, 0 videos).
e. Knows how to determine the most appropriate file type based on universally recognized file formats for audio, video and digital publications, such as WAV, MP3, OGG, MP4, AVI, MOV, PDF, PNG, JPG, IBA, WebM and EPUB.	TECH.Audio and Video Techniques	Covered	27	1	18	Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 18 cards, 0 videos).
f. Knows how to select the appropriate compression codec for documents, images, audio and video files with consideration for audience and final platform.	TECH.Multimedia Publishing	Covered	27	1	11	Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
g. Demonstrates knowledge of various videography techniques (including lighting, composition, audio, resolution, voice-over editing and delivery) in completion of a final product.	TECH.Multimedia Publishing	Covered	27	1	11	Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
h. Knows how to select the appropriate evaluation tools and delivery methods for digital publications, as well as audio (e.g., sound rates, channels and frequency) and video files.	TECH.Multimedia Publishing	Covered	27	1	11	Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).

SMR III.9 The Technology Applications teacher knows how to design, produce and distribute multimedia products.

61 Qs5 Materials4 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. Demonstrates an understanding of the impact that digital publications have on current and emerging media environments.	TECH.Multimedia Impact and Ethics	Covered	22	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
b. Knows how to apply copyright laws, licenses, and fair use (including Creative Commons and public domain) as well as use digital information such as attributing ideas and citing sources.	TECH.Multimedia Impact and Ethics	Covered	22	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
c. Demonstrates appropriate respect for intellectual property when manipulating, morphing and editing graphics, video, text and sound.	TECH.Multimedia Impact and Ethics	Covered	22	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
d. Knows how to explain the ethical impact that digital publishing and audio and video production have on society.	TECH.Multimedia Impact and Ethics	Covered	22	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
e. Knows how to create pre-planning designs such as rough sketches, storyboards and brainstorming.	TECH.Multimedia Pre-Planning and Design	Covered	15	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
f. Knows how to design and implement procedures to track trends, set timelines and review and evaluate progress for project completion.	TECH.Multimedia Pre-Planning and Design	Covered	15	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
g. Knows how to create a portfolio to document work experiences and samples.	TECH.Portfolio and Documentation	Covered	8	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
h. Knows how to format digital information for effective communication for a defined audience.	TECH.File Types and Delivery	Covered	8	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
i. Knows how to select the appropriate evaluation tools and delivery methods for digital publications as well as audio and video files.	TECH.Multimedia Evaluation	Covered	8	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
j. Knows how to deliver the product in a variety of media formats.	TECH.File Types and Delivery	Covered	8	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).

DOMAIN IV Covered

SMR IV.10 The Technology Applications teacher demonstrates knowledge of strategies and techniques for website administration.

88 Qs6 Materials43 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. Knows concepts and terminology related to Web administration (e.g., URL, IP addresses, HTML, CSS and FTP).	TECH.Web Administration	Covered	32	1	18	Covered by 1 topic (32 questions, 1 materials, 18 cards, 0 videos).
b. Knows how to obtain, assess and use various Web standards such as those of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), Ecma International and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to make informed decisions and implement standards in original work.	TECH.Web Administration	Covered	32	1	18	Covered by 1 topic (32 questions, 1 materials, 18 cards, 0 videos).
c. Knows the differences between Internet and intranet.	TECH.Web Administration	Covered	32	1	18	Covered by 1 topic (32 questions, 1 materials, 18 cards, 0 videos).
d. Demonstrates knowledge of the top-level domains (e.g., gov, net, com, mil, org and edu) and is familiar with new domain implementation.	TECH.Web Administration	Covered	32	1	18	Covered by 1 topic (32 questions, 1 materials, 18 cards, 0 videos).
e. Knows the technical needs and functionality/use of Web servers.	TECH.Web Servers	Covered	8	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
f. Demonstrates knowledge of the requirements for a Web server and resolves issues relating to compatibility (e.g., file formats and cross-platform connectivity).	TECH.Web Servers	Covered	8	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
g. Knows the historical development and characteristics of a variety of network protocols and knows methods of accessing information on the Internet (e.g., HTTP, FTP, TCP/IP, Telnet, Gopher and WAIS).	TECH.Network Protocols and Security	Covered	20	1	17	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos).
h. Knows issues related to network security and knows how to select and implement methods to protect a Web server from unauthorized use.	TECH.Network Protocols and Security	Covered	20	1	17	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos).
i. Understands bandwidth issues as related to audience, server, connectivity and cost.	TECH.Network Protocols and Security	Covered	20	1	17	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos).
j. Knows how to establish a folder/directory hierarchy for storage of Web pages and their related files.	TECH.Web File Management	Covered	12	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
k. Knows how to control access to a Web site via password controls and global access/deny controls.	TECH.Web Access Control	Covered	8	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
l. Knows how to make decisions regarding the selection, acquisition and use of software related to Web mastering, Web gaming and Web communications, taking into consideration its quality, appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency.	TECH.Web Software Selection	Covered	8	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.11 The Technology Applications teacher knows principles of Web design and implements a variety of tools and techniques to create and troubleshoot Web pages for a diverse audience.

80 Qs7 Materials16 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. Knows how to use specific tools such as text editors and Web authoring programs to create a Web site.	TECH.Web Design and Development	Covered	8	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
b. Knows how to discuss, analyze, compare and contrast game types such as action, action adventure, adventure, construction and management simulation, life simulation, massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), music, party, puzzle, role-playing, sports, strategy, trivia and vehicle simulation.	TECH.Game Analysis	Covered	12	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
c. Demonstrates knowledge of issues related to incorporating graphics, video, audio and multimedia sequences into a Web page.	TECH.Web Design Principles	Covered	24	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
d. Demonstrates knowledge of design principles (e.g., size of graphics, font size and color, backgrounds, ratio of text to white space, proximity, unity, balance, alignment, repetition and contrast).	TECH.Web Design Principles	Covered	24	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
e. Knows how to analyze and determine the appropriate use of dynamic, static and interactive Web sites and open/closed file formats and software.	TECH.Web Site Functionality	Covered	9	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
f. Demonstrates knowledge of issues related to displaying Web pages on a variety of browsers and monitors (e.g., color, page size, browser version, plug-ins) with cross-browser compatibility.	TECH.Web Site Functionality	Covered	9	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
g. Knows how to plan and design Web pages that are accessible to diverse audiences (e.g., visually impaired, learning disabled, physically disabled).	TECH.Web Accessibility	Covered	13	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
h. Knows how to work collaboratively to create Web-based programs and gaming products.	TECH.Web Collaboration	Covered	9	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
i. Knows how to validate HTML code to current industry standards using available online diagnostic tools.	TECH.Web Coding Languages	Covered	5	1	6	Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
j. Knows how to use hypertext markup language (HTML), cascading style sheets (CSS), Hypertext PreProcessor (PHP) and JavaScript through hard coding using a text editor, and Web authoring programs utilizing interactive databases and server-side processing.	TECH.Web Coding Languages	Covered	5	1	6	Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.12 The Technology Applications teacher knows how to use Web pages to communicate and interact effectively with others.

69 Qs5 Materials3 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. Knows how to format information for appropriate and effective communication (e.g., appropriate use of hyperlinks, designing content for a specific audience).	TECH.Website Effective Communication	Covered	29	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (29 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
b. Understands, analyzes and determines the appropriate use of dynamic, static and interactive Web sites.	TECH.Web Site Interactivity	Covered	8	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
c. Knows how to implement methods for creating interactivity in Web pages.	TECH.Web Site Interactivity	Covered	8	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
d. Knows how to effectively create a Web site that communicates intended information to the target audience.	TECH.Website Effective Communication	Covered	29	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (29 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
e. Knows how to engage in online activities that follow appropriate behavioral, communication and privacy guidelines (e.g., ethics, personal security, verbiage) determined by the intended audience, including the ethical use of files and file sharing.	TECH.Online Behavior and Ethics	Covered	15	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
f. Knows how to examine the impact of internet technologies on society through research, interviews and personal observations.	TECH.Impact of the Internet	Covered	8	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
g. Knows how to comprehend the impact of Internet history and structure on current use.	TECH.Impact of the Internet	Covered	8	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
h. Knows how to examine and apply the proper and acceptable use of digital/virtual communications technologies.	TECH.Website Effective Communication	Covered	29	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (29 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
i. Knows how to work collaboratively to create functioning Web-based programs and gaming products.	TECH.Web Collaboration	Covered	9	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

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