Computer Literacy (Semester)
Students will achieve intermediate/advanced level of Technology TEKS.

• Word Processing—Microsoft Word
• Spreadsheets—Microsoft Excel
• Desktop Publishing—Microsoft Publisher  
• Multimedia—Microsoft PowerPoint
• Integration Projects—All Subjects
• Databases—Microsoft Excel

Integration Lab (Year)
Students will increase proficiency of Technology TEKS by creating projects in their core curriculum classes using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

Multimedia (Semester)
Students will investigate and increase their understanding of graphic design. They will create and manipulate digital graphics using photo-editing software. These graphics will be integrated with MS PowerPoint and/or iMovie to produce advanced animation techniques.

Video Production (Semester/Year)
Students will investigate and increase their understanding of producing a broadcast video.  Using hands-on problem solving, the students will produce special edition videos over various topics according to specific campus needs, as well as acquire “in front of the camera” broadcasting experience.  Students will learn:  to operate video equipment; computer video editing software; lighting techniques; interviewing, writing, and reporting skills.

Keyboarding (Semester)
Students will operate the keyboard by touch and begin development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels.  Formatting of basic documents is also included.  The purpose of the keyboarding class is to teach the “touch” keyboarding skill, teach proper formatting of documents for personal and business use, give opportunities for students to apply their keyboarding skills in “real life” situations, and help students achieve their potential in keyboarding speed and accuracy.  Students who pass this course will receive high school credit.

Robotics (Semester)
Teams of students will learn to build, program, and test a Pitsco-Lego Dacta RCX robotic brick; set up the IR tower; and download the firmware to control outputs and various commands. They will learn the different programming levels of ROBOLAB programming software from pilot to inventor and be introduced to modifiers, jumps, forks, and merges.