Information Technologies Skills for using information technologies are playing an ever increasing role in our society and in students' education. The learning activities included in the program also help develop greater career awareness on the part of the students. Appropriate technology plays an important role in assisting students to derive the greatest results from their education. The middle school has an essential role in this developmental process. The teaching of technology skills is a part of every curriculum area including English, math, science, and social studies.
Every teacher assists students in acquiring appropriate technology skills.
The emphasis of the sixth grade information technologies program is the teaching of word processing skills. These skills are reinforced in all subject areas as students make use of computers and computer-related technologies. In addition to teacher-directed keyboarding instruction, the sixth grade information technologies program introduces and fosters the use of a computerized typing program such as UltraKey. As frequently as possible, all teachers who work with students in the school computer labs plan for students to use the typing software to further develop their keyboarding skills. An understanding of the creation and uses of databases and spreadsheets is important for middle school students.