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My middle school in the USA (Texas, in particular) included a 'Technical Applications' curriculum. As of ~2001-2004, this included: Level 1: basic computer (Wi
by sithadmin 9y ago
My middle school in the USA (Texas, in particular) included a 'Technical Applications' curriculum. As of ~2001-2004, this included:
Level 1: basic computer (Windows and Mac OS) usage, desktop productivity/publishing apps (Microsoft Office), and basic digital photography and image/video editing (Adobe Creative Suite).
Level 2: HTML, JavaScript, advanced image/video editing (again, Adobe Creative Suite)
Level 3: PHP, AppleScript, apprenticeship handling low-level technical support issues and IT operations tasks for the school district
Level 1 was obligatory for all students. Levels 2 and 3 were available for 2nd and 3rd year Middle School students that wished to continue the progression. Very few opportunities aside from typical digital arts or compsci options were available at the high school level afterwards.
Most (65% or better) of my peers that took the 2nd and 3rd level Tech Apps courses are now employed in some sort of IT role.