TL+01

=Teaching and Learning 01=

State:
Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level and provide specialized courses in Technology Applications.

MISD:
Specific applications are assigned at each grade level and department through the 8th grade.

Future:
Isabella: I was working with some 6th grade students that were typing essays. Some of the kids (not all) had a difficilty changing fonts and doing other little tasks every 6th grader should know. The 5th grade test we talked about today should be taken and applied by looking at the kids scores/what they missed. Then, have practice what they (eg. changing fonts) missed by typing a half page on something their learning such as the Atom's Family.

Offer a specific elective or even require a class teaching tech apps at the middle school level that takes the students beyond just the basics. This would be engaging for students and would help the core classes not to have to take time to teach these programs.

Use 5th grade test as an assessment tool for identifying technology strengths and weaknesses.

Offer opportunities for 5-8 grades to participate in Technology Application explorations.