They solve problems using word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, simulations, multimedia, and telecommunications. They communicate information in various formats and to a variety of audiences and evaluate their results. The following list of web sites provides support for teaching this curriculum. The Grades 6-8 Technology Applications TEKS are taught in a 7 th grade Computer Literacy course at all intermediate schools. The knowledge and skills at the middle school may be taught in a class setting, integrated into other subject areas, or a combination.
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They acquire information in a variety of ways. They do word processing, databases, spreadsheets, multimedia, desktop publishing, graphics, and telecommunications projects. They communicate in a variety of formats and evaluate their results. By the end of eighth grade, a benchmark year, students should know and be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills listed for the middle school level. At the high school level students have a variety of options from the one-credit Technology Applications TEKS courses in Chapter 126 which allow for growth, specialization, integration into other curriculum areas, and preparation for the technological world.