It is our belief that students need preparation in the technology field if they are to be successful and productive citizens of the fast paced, ever changing global community. The use of technology is a way of life at the Academy, and students use productivity tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation tools on a daily basis through integration in other curricular areas. Although only one credit of computer literacy is needed to satisfy Pueblo School District 70 graduation requirements, the Pueblo Technical Academy offers 14 courses in this area. These courses are designed to further supplement the daily use of technology and to allow students to learn the theory, history, techniques, applications, and skills in the computer fields that most interest them. Additional courses may be offered as students become interested and as technology evolves. All courses taught through the technology department meet one or more of the Pueblo Technical Academy Technology Standards.
The following courses are currently offered:
Advanced Technology 1 CADD 1 Technology Internship 1 Advanced Technology 2 CADD 2 Technology Internship 2 Graphic Arts 1 CADD 3 Software Application Graphic Arts 2 CADD 4 Yearbook Science Technology Lab 1   Science Technology Lab 2
Technology Standards
At the time of this publication, School District 70 had not yet adopted standards specific to technology. However, courses taught through the technology department at the Pueblo Technical Academy are based upon standards developed at the Academy with the cooperation of middle and high school technology instructors. Computer technology courses at the Academy follow these guidelines as well as standards within other curricular content areas that address technology issues. The technology standards include:
1. Basic Operation and Concepts: Students demonstrate an understanding of the basic operations of the computer, its components, and peripherals.
2. Social, Ethical, and Human Issues: Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
3. Research Tools: Students will effectively locate, interpret, and use pertinent information from electronic sources.
4. Office Productivity Tools: Students demonstrate effective use of common workplace productivity tools.
5. Creative and Graphic Arts Tools: Students demonstrate effective use of common graphic arts creativity tools.
6. Computer Aided Development, Problem Solving, and Simulation Tools: Students will use computer software to assist in developing, modifying and producing end products such as drawings, models, or working prototypes.