Students use proper keyboarding techniques, acquire information by selecting the most appropriate search strategies. They use software programs with audio, video, and graphics to enhance learning experiences. 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 knowledge and skills at the middle school may be taught in a class setting, integrated into other subject areas, or a combination.
Students demonstrate keyboarding proficiency in technique and posture while building speed.
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. Technology changes rapidly, and the Technology Applications TEKS have been developed to address current and emerging technologies.