Class

Period

Summary

Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Business Education, Technical, High School.

General requirements. The recommended prerequisite for this course is Keyboarding, one-half credit or equivalent, as described in §120.26(a) of this title (relating to Keyboarding (One-Half to One Credit)). This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12.

8^th

The class covers the following applications: Macromedia Fireworks MX, Macromedia Flash MX, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Powerpoint 2002, Microsoft Publisher 2002, Adobe PageMaker 7, Macromedia Dreamweaver MX and Microsoft FrontPage 2002. Students recognize, evaluate, and prepare for a rapidly evolving global business environment that requires flexibility and adaptability. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communications, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment.

Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Business Education, Exploratory, High School

General requirements. The prerequisite for this course is Keyboarding, one-half credit or equivalent, as described in §120.26(a) of this title (relating to Keyboarding (One-Half to One Credit)).

4^th

The class covers the following software applications units: Word, Excel. Access, Powerpoint, Outlook and Systems. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce and/or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Education/Industrial Technology Education

General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 9-12.

3^rd

The class covers the following software applications units: word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, database, presentations and Web sites. In Technology Education, students gain knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, and assessment of products, services, and systems. Knowledge and skills in the proper application of technology, the design of technology, the efficient production of technology, and the assessment of the effects of technology prepare students for success in the modern world. The study of technology allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer their academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings. In addition to their general academic and technical knowledge and skills, students gain an understanding of career opportunities available in technology and what employers require to gain and maintain employment in these careers.

5^th and 6^th

The online site  Learning and various other software applications are used in this class.  Through the study of technology applications foundations,, including technology-related terms, concepts, and data input strategies, students learn to make informed decisions about technologies and their applications.  The efficient acquisitions of information includes the identification of task requirements; the plan for using search strategies; and the use of technology to access, analyze, and evaluate the acquired information. 

Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Business Education, Technical, High School.

General requirements: This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12.

1^st

Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce and/or post-secondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students develop a foundation in the economical, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs.

2^nd period

In Grade 8, students refine and master previously learned knowledge and skills in reading selections. Eighth grade students continue to read widely in classic and contemporary selections and informational texts. Students are able to identify characteristics of various literary forms. In addition, middle school students continue to read on their own or listen to texts read aloud for the purpose of enjoyment. Middle school students read both printed texts and electronic media independently, bringing with them various strategies to aid in comprehension. Significant blocks of time are provided for reading both independent and instructional-level material for varied purposes such as collecting information, learning about and appreciating the writer's craft, and discovering models for their own writing. Middle school students respond to texts through various avenues such as talk, print and electronic formats, connecting their knowledge of the world with the text being read.