Ralls Middle School Technology Log
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for
Technology Applications (Grades 6-8)
Solving Problems  Communication

Uses appropriate computer-based productivity tools to create and modify solutions to problems.
_____7A Plan, create, and edit documents created with a word processor using readable Fonts, alignment, page setup, tabs and ruler settings
_____7B Create and edit spreadsheet using all data types, formulas and functions, and chart information
_____7C    Plan, create and edit databases
by defining fields, entering data, and designing layouts appropriate for reporting
_____7D Demonstrate proficiency in use of multimedia authoring programs by creating linear or nonlinear  projects incorporating text, audio, video and graphics
_____7E Create a document using desktop publishing techniques including, but not limited to, the creation of multi-column or multi-section documents with a variety of text-wrapped frame formats
_____7F Differentiate between and demonstrate appropriate use of a variety of graphic
tools found in draw and paint applica-tions
_____7G Integrate Two or more productivity tools into a
   document including, but not limited to, tables, charts and graphs, graphics from paint or draw programs, and mail merge
_____7H Use interactive virtual environments, Appropriate to level, such as virtual reality or simulations
   _____71 Use technical writing strategies to create products such as a technical instruction guide
 _____7J Use foundation and enrichment curricula in the creation of products

Uses research skills and electronic communication, with appropriate supervision, to create new knowledge.

_____8A Participate with electronic communities as a learner, initiator; contributor and teacher/mentor
_____8B complete tasks using technological collaboration such as sharing informa-tion through on-line communications
_____8C Use groupware, collaborative software and productivity tools to create products
_____8D Use technology in selfdirected activities by sharing products for defined audiences
_____8E Integrate acquired technology
  applica-tion skills, strategies, and use of the 'void processor, database, spreadsheet, telecommunications, draw, paint, and utility programs into the foundation and enrichment curricula

Uses technology applications to facilitate evaluation of work, both process and product.
_____9A Design and implement procedures to track trends, set timelines and review evaluate progress for continual improvement in process and product
_____9B Resolve information conflicts and validate informal ion through research and comparison of data

Formats digital information for appropriate and effective communication.
_____IOA Use productivity tools to create effective document files for defined audiences such as slide shows, posters, multimedia presentations, newsletters, brochures, or reports
_____lOB Demonstrate use of a variety of layouts in a database to communicate informa-tion appropriately including horizontal and vertical layouts
_____lOC  Create a variety of spreadsheet layouts containing descriptive labels and page settings
_____lOD  Demonstrate appropriate use of fonts, styles, and sizes, as well as effective use of graphics and page design to effectively communicate
_____lOF Match the chart style to the data when creating arid labeling charts

Delivers the product electronically in a variety of media, with appropriate supervision.

_____11A  Publish information in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, printed copy, monitor display, Internet documents and video
_____11B Design and create interdisciplinary multimedia presentations for defined audiences including audio, video, text and graphics
_____11C Use telecommunication tools for publishing such as Internet browsers, video conferencing or distance learning

Uses technology applications to facilitate evaluation of communication, both process and product.

_____I 2A Design and implement procedures to track trends, set timelines and review and evaluate the product using technology tools such as database managers, daily/monthly planners, and project management tools
_____12B Determine and employ technology specifications to evaluate projects for design, content delivery, purpose, and audience, demonstrating that process and product can be evaluated using established criteria or rubrics
_____12C Select representative products to be collected and stored in an electronic evaluation tool
_____12D evaluate the product for relevance to the assignment or task