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Web Communications

Information Technology · Texas TEKS

Standards Code§127.684
CreditOne-Half Credit
Duration18-36 weeks
Sub-Standards34 / 37
Coverage92%
StrandStandard IDStandard StatementCovered?CLX Match List
1. Creativity And Innovation. The Student Demonstrates Creative Thinking, Constructs Knowl...1.1.1demonstrate proficiency in the use of local and online collaboration• Core-LX : Transitioning to Quality Online Teaching (MASTER) : Final Assignment
• Core-LX : Transitioning to Quality Online Teaching (MASTER) : Final Assignment
• Core-LX : Transitioning to Quality Online Teaching (MASTER) : Final Assignment
1.1.2create websites using web editors or web authoring programs• Infosec : Front End Web Development : FEWD (04) Front End Web Development: HTML5 Basics III
• Infosec : Front End Web Development : FEWD (05) Front End Web Development: CSS3 Basics I
• Infosec : Front End Web Development : FEWD (08) Front End Web Development: Introduction to JavaScript
1.1.3evaluate the accessibility and usability of original websites;• Infosec : Front End Web Development : FEWD (07) Front End Web Development: Building a website
• Infosec : Front End Web Development : FEWD (07) Front End Web Development: Building a website
1.1.4conceptualize possible technologies based on current technical trends• Pointful Education : Transportation Technologies : TRANSPORT 02: Flying Cars
• Pointful Education : Cloud Technologies and the Internet of Things : CLOUD 01: What is the Internet of Things?
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 04 - Agricultural Trends and Economic Impact
• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 07 - Human Relations and Community Policing in Criminal Justice
2. Communication And Collaboration. The Student Uses Digital Technology To Work Collaborat...2.1.1analyze and implement the proper and acceptable use of digital/virtual communications technologies such as instant messaging (IM), chat, email, and social networking• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II
• Infosec : Digital Forensics : DF (11) Digital Forensics: Communication Artifacts
• Infosec : Digital Forensics : DF (11) Digital Forensics: Communication Artifacts
• Open Textbooks : CESBA Digital Literacy Curriculum : DLC07: Learning about Email
• Open Textbooks : Open ELA : Open ELA: 02 Communications
2.1.2define and implement the acquisition, sharing, and use of files taking into consideration primary ownership and copyright• Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 01: Working in the Video Industry Part I
• Pointful Education : Adobe Illustrator Certification : Module 01: Working in the Design Industry
• Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I
• Open Textbooks : Introduction to Aerospace Flight Vehicles : IAFV: 02 Preparations
• Open Textbooks : Generative AI: Practical Uses in Education : Generative AI: Practical Uses in Education: 01 About GenAI
2.1.3apply decisions regarding the selection, acquisition, and sharing of uniform resource locators (URLs) used in research, taking into consideration their quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness;• Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 05 Research Information
• Open Textbooks : Open ELA : Open ELA: 02 Communications
• Open Textbooks : Open ELA : Open ELA: 04 Media Studies
• Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 02 Data and Information
• Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 02 Spatially Representing Earth
2.1.4solve problems using critical-thinking strategies• Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 01: Basic Architectural Drawings
• Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 01: Basic Architectural Drawings
• Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII08: Construction Projects
• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 14 - Research and Ideation Methodologies
• Core-LX : Career Exploration : Career Explorer — Find Your Path (pending)
3. Research And Information Fluency. The Student Applies Digital Tools To Gather, Evaluate...3.1.1verify the accuracy, validity, and currency of acquired information• Open Textbooks : Digital Skills: Artificial Intelligence : Digital Skills: Artificial Intelligence
• Open Textbooks : Digital Skills: Artificial Intelligence : Digital Skills: Artificial Intelligence
• Open Textbooks : Open ELA : Open ELA: 05 Reading for Information (Science & Social Studies)
• OpenStax : English I : 8.2 Lesson 8.2: Locating & Evaluating Sources (pending)
• OpenStax : English II : 8.2 Lesson 8.2: Evaluating Sources & Detecting Bias (pending)
3.1.2conduct effective searches using Boolean operators• Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 05 Searching the Web
• Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 05 Research Information
3.1.3acquire and use appropriate vocabulary terms• Pointful Education : Early Childhood Education II : EarlyChildEd_02 07: Language Use and Acquisition
• Pointful Education : Early Childhood Education II : EarlyChildEd_02 07: Language Use and Acquisition
• Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 01 Foundations of Reading & Vocabulary
• OpenStax : English I : 1.2 Lesson 1.2: Vocabulary Strategies (pending)
3.1.4cite sources appropriately using established methods• GoSkills : Microsoft Word 365 - Advanced (2026) : Microsoft Word 365 - Advanced (2026)
• GoSkills : Microsoft Word 365 - Basic & Advanced (2026) : Microsoft Word 365 - Basic & Advanced (2026)
• OpenStax : English I : 8.3 Lesson 8.3: Synthesizing & Citing Sources (pending)
• OpenStax : English II : 8.3 Lesson 8.3: Synthesizing & Citing Sources (pending)
3.1.5model ethical and legal acquisition of digital information following guidelines in the student code of conduct, including plagiarism and copyright laws• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II
• Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I
• Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 01: Working in the Video Industry Part I
• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 38 - Safety, Legal, and Digital Rights
• Open Textbooks : Generative AI: Practical Uses in Education : Generative AI: Practical Uses in Education: 01 About GenAI
3.1.6identify and discuss emerging technologies and their impact• Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 07: Global Economy Part I
• Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 10 - Fundamentals of Livestock Care and Management
• Pointful Education : Future of Home Construction : FHC 10: The Future of Home Construction
• Pointful Education : Career Exploration in Healthcare : Module 06: The Occupational Therapist
• Pointful Education : Career Exploration in Healthcare : Module 08: The Dentist
3.1.7understand Internet history and structure and how they impact current use;• Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 05 Searching the Web
• Pointful Education : Cloud Technologies and the Internet of Things : CLOUD 02: The Internet and the Cloud
3.1.8demonstrate appropriate use of grammar, spelling, and vocabulary when creating original work• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 04: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part I
• Pointful Education : Early Childhood Education II : EarlyChildEd_02 07: Language Use and Acquisition
• Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 06: Communication
• Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 03
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, And Decision Making. The Student Uses Critical-Thin...4.1.1demonstrate the transfer and adaptation of knowledge through the creation of original work• Gittel Grant : Unit 1: Introduction to STEM : Unit 1: Introduction to STEM: Lesson 03-04
• Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII08: Construction Projects
4.1.2evaluate and implement security measures such as firewalls and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) to protect original work• Infosec : Network Security Fundamentals : NSF (11) Network Security Fundamentals: Host-Based Firewalls
• Core-LX : All Lessons : Network Security: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, and Prevention Systems (pending)
• Core-LX : All Lessons : Digital Safety: Cybersecurity Threats, Malware, and Password Security (pending)
4.1.3analyze and follow timelines needed to create, edit, and present original work• OpenStax : English I : 7.3 Lesson 7.3: Revising for Clarity & Style (pending)
• Gittel Grant : Unit 1: Introduction to STEM : Unit 1: Introduction to STEM: Lesson 03-04
4.1.4verify current licensing issues for software being used for the creation of original work• Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I
• Open Textbooks : Introduction to Aerospace Flight Vehicles : IAFV: 02 Preparations
• Open Textbooks : Introduction to Aerospace Flight Vehicles : IAFV: 02 Preparations
4.1.5identify and evaluate the design and functionality of web pages using rubrics• Core-LX : All Lessons : HTML5 Semantic Structure and CSS Responsive Design (pending)
• GoSkills : Introduction to CSS : Intro to CSS: 04 Responsive Mobile Design with CSS
• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 29 - Communication and Constructive Criticism
4.1.6optimize web information for fast download such as dial-up and high-speed Internet and mobile devices;• Core-LX : All Lessons : HTML5 Semantic Structure and CSS Responsive Design (pending)
• GoSkills : Introduction to CSS : Intro to CSS: 04 Responsive Mobile Design with CSS
4.1.7evaluate original work through self-, peer, and professional review of websites• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 29 - Communication and Constructive Criticism
• OpenStax : English I : 7.3 Lesson 7.3: Revising for Clarity & Style (pending)
• OpenStax : English I : 4.4 Lesson 4.4: Presentation Skills (pending)
5. Digital Citizenship. The Student Understands Human, Cultural, And Societal Issues Relat...5.1.1engage in online activities that follow appropriate behavioral, communication, and privacy guidelines, including ethics, personal security, and verbiage determined by the intended audience• Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 08 Privacy & Online Presence
• Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 09 Email
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 01: Basic Communication Principles
• Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 12 User-ID / Password Management
• Core-LX : All Lessons : Digital Safety: Cybersecurity Threats, Malware, and Password Security (pending)
5.1.2understand the negative impact of inappropriate technology use, including online bullying and harassment• Core-LX : All Lessons : Digital Safety: Cybersecurity Threats, Malware, and Password Security (pending)
• Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 09 Email
• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 26 - Media Regulations and Online Privacy
5.1.3implement online security guidelines, including identity protection, limited personal information sharing, and password protection of a secure website;• Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 12 User-ID / Password Management
• Certify ED : Personal Finance (Video & VR) : Personal Finance - Unit 35 - Identity Theft: Prevention, Detection, and Response
• Certify ED : Personal Finance (Video & VR) : Personal Finance - Unit 35 - Identity Theft: Prevention, Detection, and Response
• Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 08 Privacy & Online Presence
• Core-LX : All Lessons : Digital Safety: Cybersecurity Threats, Malware, and Password Security (pending)
5.1.4advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology• Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 09 Email
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II
• Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 11 Staying Organized
• Core-LX : All Lessons : Digital Safety: Cybersecurity Threats, Malware, and Password Security (pending)
• Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 08 Privacy & Online Presence
6. Technology Operations And Concepts. The Student Demonstrates A Sound Understanding Of T...6.1.1demonstrate knowledge of hardware such as scanners, cameras, printers, video cameras, and external hard drives• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 02 - Digital Devices, Hardware, and File Formats
• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 02 - Digital Devices, Hardware, and File Formats
• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 02 - Digital Devices, Hardware, and File Formats
6.1.2identify the parts of a computer and explain their functions• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 02 - Digital Devices, Hardware, and File Formats
6.1.3summarize the need, functionality, and use of serversno genuine match
6.1.4identify the advantages and disadvantages of running a personal web server versus using a web server providerno genuine match
6.1.5differentiate and appropriately use various input, processing, output, and primary/secondary storage devices• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 02 - Digital Devices, Hardware, and File Formats
• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 02 - Digital Devices, Hardware, and File Formats
• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 02 - Digital Devices, Hardware, and File Formats
6.1.6create and implement universally accessible documents• Core-LX : All Lessons : HTML5 Semantic Structure and CSS Responsive Design (pending)
6.1.7analyze bandwidth issues as they relate to audience, servers, connectivity, and costno genuine match
6.1.8establish a folder/directory hierarchy for storage of a web page and its related or linked files• Infosec : Front End Web Development : FEWD (01) Front End Web Development: Website Development Basics
• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 23 - Web Page Structure and Development
6.1.9follow file and folder naming conventions, including spacing, special characters, and capitalization;• Infosec : Front End Web Development : FEWD (01) Front End Web Development: Website Development Basics
6.1.10identify basic design principles when creating a website• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 05: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part II
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 05: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part II
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 04: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part I

Coverage Summary

Core-LX delivers strong coverage of this TEKS course at 92% of sub-standards aligned.

Primary publishers contributing alignment: Open Textbooks (40), Pointful Education (29), Core-LX (15), Infosec (10), OpenStax (8).

Gap-closure roadmap (3 sub-standards not yet aligned, grouped by strand):

  • Strand 6. Technology Operations And Concepts. The Student Demonstrates A Sound Understanding Of T...: 3 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson
Eligible for Gap Lesson / Gap Lab generation — coverage exceeds the 85% threshold; any remaining sub-standard gaps will be closed by auto-generated lessons in the next pipeline phase.

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