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Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies
Information Technology · Texas TEKS
| Strand | Standard ID | Standard Statement | Covered? | CLX Match List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Creativity And Innovation. The Student Demonstrates Creative Thinking, Constructs Knowl... | 1.1.1 | apply existing knowledge to promote creativity in designing new technology products or services | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 01: Basic Architectural Drawings • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 14 - Research and Ideation Methodologies • Gittel Grant : Unit 1: Introduction to STEM : Unit 1: Introduction to STEM: Lesson 05-06 • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 02: Safety, Scientific and Technological Principles of Agriscience Issues • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 28 - Business Media and Problem-Solving |
| 1.1.2 | design and implement procedures to track trends, set timelines, and review and evaluate progress for continual improvement in process and product | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Future of Home Construction : FHC 06: Contracts and Regulations in Home Construction • Pointful Education : Project Management : ProjMgmt 08: Agile Projects Part II • Open Textbooks : Global Marketing In a Digital World : GMDW11: The Global Marketing Plan • Open Textbooks : Fundamentals of Building Construction Management : CON 02 Fundamentals of Building Construction Management 18: Schedule Management • GoSkills : Project Management Basics (2026) : Project Management Basics (2026) | |
| 1.1.3 | produce electronic documentation to illustrate the progress of a project | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 10 - Client Requirements and Design Planning • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 11 - Video Editing and Pacing • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 34 - Proofreading and Print Proofs • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 40 - Educational and Reference Resources • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 40 - Educational and Reference Resources | |
| 1.1.4 | seek and respond to input from peers and professionals in delineating technological tasks and problem solving | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 30 - Creative Workflow and Interpersonal Skills • Gittel Grant : Unit 4: Robotics and Automation : Unit 4: Robotics and Automation: Lesson 19-20 • Gittel Grant : Unit 5: Mechanical Engineering I : Unit 5: Mechanical Engineering I: Lesson 19-20 • Gittel Grant : Unit 6: Mechanical Engineering II : Unit 6: Mechanical Engineering II: Lesson 19-20 • OpenStax : English II : 4.3 Lesson 4.3: Academic Discussion & Collaboration (pending) | |
| 1.1.5 | make necessary revisions and/or proceed to the next stage of study | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 02: Basic Architectural Drawings Part II • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 34 - Proofreading and Print Proofs • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 10: Publishing Digital Media • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Expectations and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees : TACC EAROEE: 06 Effective Problem Solving • Open Textbooks : Working in the Food Service Industry : CUL07: CH05: Organization and Self-Management | |
| 1.1.6 | use technology terminology appropriate to the independent study course | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Anatomy & Physiology : Anatomy & Physiology 01: Introduction • Pointful Education : Swift App Development : Swift App Development 06: Enumerations and Naming Conventions • Pointful Education : Swift App Development : Swift App Development 06: Enumerations and Naming Conventions • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 04: Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities • Pointful Education : Drones: Remote Pilot Certification : DRONES 07: Operations | |
| 1.1.7 | develop and apply advanced creativity and innovation employed in technology applications skills | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 14 - Research and Ideation Methodologies • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 18 - Color Temperature, Psychology, and Displays • Pointful Education : WearTech: Wearable Technologies : WearTech 04: Product Design of Wearables • Pointful Education : WearTech: Wearable Technologies : WearTech 04: Product Design of Wearables • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 36 - Motion Graphics and Title Sequences | |
| 1.1.8 | identify and solve problems, individually and with input from peers and professionals, using research methods and advanced creativity and innovation skills used in a selected profession or discipline | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 02: Safety, Scientific and Technological Principles of Agriscience Issues • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 28 - Business Media and Problem-Solving • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Problem solving • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Problem solving • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Problem solving | |
| 1.1.9 | develop products that meet standards identified by a selected profession or discipline; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 01: Basic Architectural Drawings • Pointful Education : WearTech: Wearable Technologies : WearTech 04: Product Design of Wearables • Open Textbooks : Cheese Making Technology : AG 07: Cheese Making Technology Book: 10. Selected Recipes • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 10 - Client Requirements and Design Planning • Pointful Education : Adobe Illustrator Certification : Module 07: Archive, Export, and Publish Graphics Using Adobe Illustrator | |
| 1.1.10 | produce original work to solve an identified problem and publish a product in electronic media and print | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 10 - Client Requirements and Design Planning • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 10: Publishing Digital Media • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 10: Publishing Digital Media • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 36 - Motion Graphics and Title Sequences • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 36 - Motion Graphics and Title Sequences | |
| 2. Communication And Collaboration. The Student Uses Digital Media And Environments To Com... | 2.1.1 | format developed projects according to defined output specifications, including target audience and viewing environment | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe Illustrator Certification : Module 07: Archive, Export, and Publish Graphics Using Adobe Illustrator • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 10: Publishing Digital Media • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 11: Publishing Digital Media • 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 12 - Video Production and Rendering |
| 2.1.2 | present findings to a panel for comment and professional response | ✅ | • OpenStax : English I : 8.4 Lesson 8.4: Presenting Research (pending) • Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 08 Inquiry & Research • GoSkills : Public Speaking : Public Speaking: 03 Public Speaking Mechanics | |
| 2.1.3 | determine and implement the best method of presenting or publishing findings | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 10 - Client Requirements and Design Planning • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 23 - Web Page Structure and Development • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 25 - Digital Marketing and SEO • Open Textbooks : Intro to Social Media : ISM02: Crafting a Social Media Strategy for Your Business | |
| 2.1.4 | synthesize and publish information in a variety of print or digital 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 29 - Communication and Constructive Criticism • Open Textbooks : Foundations in Digital Marketing : FIDM: 02 Generating Customer Demand and Nurturing Leads and Prospects • Open Textbooks : Foundations in Digital Marketing : FIDM: 02 Generating Customer Demand and Nurturing Leads and Prospects | |
| 2.1.5 | use evolving network resources and appropriate technology skills to create, exchange, and publish information | ✅ | • Core-LX : Transitioning to Quality Online Teaching (MASTER) : Final Assignment • Core-LX : Transitioning to Quality Online Teaching (MASTER) : Introduction to the Course • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 29 - Communication and Constructive Criticism • Open Textbooks : Foundations in Digital Marketing : FIDM: 01 Fundamentals of Digital Marketing | |
| 2.1.6 | develop cultural understanding and global awareness by interacting with learners of other cultures through evolving digital formats and communication methods | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Global Marketing In a Digital World : GMDW03: Social and Cultural Environment • Open Textbooks : Global Marketing In a Digital World : GMDW03: Social and Cultural Environment • OpenStax : English II : 2.1 Lesson 2.1: Themes Across Cultures (pending) • Pointful Education : Early Childhood Education I : EarlyChildEd_01 01: The Early Childhood Education Profession | |
| 2.1.7 | collaborate with others to identify a problem to be solved, hypotheses, and strategies to accomplish a task | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 02: Safety, Scientific and Technological Principles of Agriscience Issues • Open Textbooks : Fundamentals of Business, 4th edition : Fundamentals of Business: Chapter 01 Teamwork in Business • Pointful Education : Future of Home Construction : FHC 08:Owning a Construction Business • Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 04 Drama & Dramatic Conventions | |
| 2.1.8 | participate with electronic communities as a learner, initiator, contributor, and facilitator/mentor; | ✅ | • Core-LX : Transitioning to Quality Online Teaching (MASTER) : Final Assignment • Core-LX : Transitioning to Quality Online Teaching (MASTER) : Introduction to the Course • Pointful Education : Social Media Business Marketing : SMBM 05: Social Media Platforms • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills | |
| 2.1.9 | participate in relevant, meaningful activities in the larger community and society to create electronic projects | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 09 - Laboratory Techniques and Equipment Pt. 1 • Open Textbooks : Integrating AI in Business Ed : Integrating AI in Business Ed: 3. Assessment & Engagement using AI • Open Textbooks : Nursing Fundamentals : Nursing Fundamentals Ch 03: Diverse Patients | |
| 3. Research And Information Fluency. The Student Applies Digital Tools To Gather, Evaluate... | 3.1.1 | use evolving network and Internet resources for research and resource sharing of technology applications | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 05 Research Information • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 05 Research Information • CLX : Automotive Basics : Automatic Transmission: Components and Operation |
| 3.1.2 | apply appropriate search strategies in the acquisition of information from the Internet, including keyword and Boolean search strategies | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 05 Research Information • OpenStax : English I : 8.2 Lesson 8.2: Locating & Evaluating Sources (pending) • Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 05 Searching the Web | |
| 3.1.3 | pose hypotheses and questions related to a selected problem | ✅ | • OpenStax : English I : 8.1 Lesson 8.1: Developing Research Questions (pending) • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 14 - Research and Ideation Methodologies | |
| 3.1.4 | acquire information using appropriate research strategies with source citations through electronic formats, including interactive components, text, audio, video, graphics, and simulations; | ✅ | • OpenStax : English I : 8.2 Lesson 8.2: Locating & Evaluating Sources (pending) • OpenStax : English I : 8.3 Lesson 8.3: Synthesizing & Citing Sources (pending) • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 05 Research Information • Open Textbooks : Audio Production : Audio Production: Unit 2 • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 02 - Digital Devices, Hardware, and File Formats | |
| 3.1.5 | identify, create, and use available file formats, including text, image, video, and audio files | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Audio Production : Audio Production: Unit 2 • 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 12 - Video Production and Rendering • Open Textbooks : Intro to Music Composition & Digital Audio Production : Intro to Music Comp & DIA: 02 Digital Audio • Open Textbooks : Audio Production : Audio Production: Unit 2 | |
| 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, And Decision Making. The Student Uses Critical-Thin... | 4.1.1 | evaluate the design, functionality, and accuracy of the accessed information | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Basic Lighting for Electricians: Level 1 : Lighting for Electricians: Level 1 01: Properties of Light and Factors Affecting the Ability to See • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 05 Research Information • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 01 • Core-LX : ELA English III : ELA English III: Unit 01 • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Architecture : Introduction to Architecture |
| 4.1.2 | conduct systematic research | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 05 Research Information • Pointful Education : Startups and Innovation : Module 04: Competition • Open Textbooks : Be the Boss of Your Career: A Complete Guide for Students & Grads : Be the Boss of Your Career: CH 01 - Discover Your Career Self • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 02 Spatially Representing Earth • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 02 Spatially Representing Earth | |
| 4.1.3 | demonstrate creative-thinking and problem-solving skills | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 01: Basic Architectural Drawings • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII08: Construction Projects • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 03 - Communication Skills • Open Textbooks : Intro to Music Composition & Digital Audio Production : Intro to Music Comp & DIA: 10 The Creative Process 1 • Gittel Grant : Unit 1: Introduction to STEM : Unit 1: Introduction to STEM: Lesson 05-06 | |
| 4.1.4 | integrate appropriate productivity tools, including network, mobile access, and multimedia tools, in the creation of solutions to problems | ✅ | • GoSkills : SQL Introduction : SQL Intro: 02 Microsoft SQL Server & Management Studio Setup • Pointful Education : Networking : NET 01: Network Components Part I • Infosec : PC Maintenance and Repair : PCMR (03) PC Maintenance and Repair: Networking Essentials • Infosec : PC Maintenance and Repair - V2 : PCMR2 (03) PC Maintenance and Repair - V2: Networking Essentials-v2 • GoSkills : Introduction to CSS : Intro to CSS: 04 Responsive Mobile Design with CSS | |
| 4.1.5 | use enriched curricular content in the creation of products | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 14 - Research and Ideation Methodologies • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 15 - File Management and Conversion • Pointful Education : Adobe After Effects : Adobe After Effects 01: Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics 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 | |
| 4.1.6 | synthesize and generate new information from data gathered from electronic resources | ✅ | • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 01 • Core-LX : ELA English III : ELA English III: Unit 01 • OpenStax : English I : 1.4 Lesson 1.4: Synthesizing Information (pending) • Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 10: Reporting Results • Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 06: Decision-Making Using Machine Learning Basics | |
| 4.1.7 | read and use technical documentation; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 02: Safety, Scientific and Technological Principles of Agriscience Issues • Certify ED : Carpentry (Video & VR) : Carpentry - Unit 01 - Fundamentals of Carpentry Safety and Tool Use • Certify ED : Carpentry (Video & VR) : Carpentry - Unit 01 - Fundamentals of Carpentry Safety and Tool Use • Certify ED : Plumbing (Video & VR) : Plumbing - Unit 06 - Plumbing Tools: Identification, Use, and Safety • Pointful Education : Future of Home Construction : FHC 03: Technical Skills in Home Construction | |
| 4.1.8 | write simple technical documentation relative to the audience | ✅ | • Certify ED : Companion Animals : Companion Animals: 07. Practical, Hands-On Experience • Certify ED : Companion Animals : Companion Animals: 07. Practical, Hands-On Experience • Certify ED : Veterinary Science (Video & VR) : Veterinary Science - Unit 13: Disposing of Sharps and Container Labeling • Certify ED : Veterinary Science (Video & VR) : Veterinary Science - Unit 40: Radiography Safety, Film Handling, and Documentation • Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 10: Reporting Results | |
| 5. Digital Citizenship. The Student Understands Human, Cultural, And Societal Issues Relat... | 5.1.1 | discuss intellectual property, privacy, sharing of information, copyright laws, and software licensing agreements | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 04: Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities • Pointful Education : Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification : ESB 05: Business Operations Part I • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Aerospace Flight Vehicles : IAFV: 02 Preparations • Pointful Education : Fundamentals of Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency : FBIT 07: Bitcoin Security • Pointful Education : The History of Gaming and eSports : HGE 02: Nintendo and Game Boy |
| 5.1.2 | model ethical acquisition and use of digital information | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 04: Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities • Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 03 Geolocation • Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 08 Privacy & Online Presence • Open Textbooks : Digital Skills: Artificial Intelligence : Digital Skills: Artificial Intelligence • Open Textbooks : Generative AI: Practical Uses in Education : Generative AI: Practical Uses in Education: 01 About GenAI | |
| 5.1.3 | model respect of intellectual property when editing graphics, video, text, and sound files | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 04: Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities • Pointful Education : Adobe Illustrator Certification : Module 06: Creating Digital Graphics and Illustrations Using Adobe Illustrator Part II • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 06 - Computer Graphics, Design, and Illustration • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 06 - Computer Graphics, Design, and Illustration • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 06: Creating and Modifying Visual Elements Part I | |
| 5.1.4 | demonstrate proper etiquette, responsible use of software, and knowledge of acceptable use policies when using network resources | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 09 Email • Pineapple Academy : Front of House Training : Front of House Training: 03 Sequence of Service • Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 06: Communication • Pointful Education : Early Childhood Education I : EarlyChildEd_01 07: The Influences of Nutrition, Enviroment, and Heredity • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 06 - Use of Force: Principles, Practices, and Legal Implications | |
| 5.1.5 | demonstrate best practices in understanding and applying information security | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 12 User-ID / Password Management • Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 12 User-ID / Password Management • Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 16 File & Printer Sharing • Certify ED : Personal Finance (Video & VR) : Personal Finance - Unit 14 - Deposits, Withdrawals, Checks, and Deposit Slips • Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 11 Staying Organized | |
| 5.1.6 | develop and maintain a technical documentation library in a variety of formats; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Video Production Basics DIY Guide : Video Production Basics DIY Guide - Ch 03: Post Production • Certify ED : Medical Assistant : Medical Assistant - Unit 20 - Documentation and charting • Certify ED : Nursing Assistant (Video & VR) : Nursing Assistant - Unit 04 - Patient Information Management • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 08 - Legal and Operational Considerations • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 08 - Legal and Operational Considerations | |
| 5.1.7 | investigate how technology has changed and the social and ethical ramifications of computer usage | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 07: Preparing Computer-Aided Drawings (CAD) Part II • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII02: Drafting and Federal Codes • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII06: The Built Environment Part II • Open Textbooks : Fundamentals of Business, 4th edition : Fundamentals of Business: Chapter 19 Technology in Business • Pointful Education : Future of Home Construction : FHC 01: Introduction to Home Construction | |
| 6. Technology Operations And Concepts. The Student Demonstrates A Sound Understanding Of T... | 6.1.1 | Technology operations and concepts. The student demonstrates a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. The student is expected to: (A) demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of input devices, operating systems, software applications, and communication and networking components; (B) select, acquire, and use appropriate digital tools; (C) delineate and make necessary adjustments regarding compatibility issues, including digital file formats and cross-platform connectivity; and (D) use appropriate technology terminology and naming conventions | ✅ | • 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 • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 02 - Digital Devices, Hardware, and File Formats • GCFGlobal Publisher : Computer Basics : Computer Basics 02: Software Basics |
Coverage Summary
Core-LX delivers strong coverage of this TEKS course at 100% of sub-standards aligned.
Primary publishers contributing alignment: Open Textbooks (81), Pointful Education (50), Certify ED (15), Core-LX (13), OpenStax (8).
No open gaps. All sub-standards have at least one genuine Core-LX badge match.
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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