New Port TX Learning Network has developed one of the most comprehensive study resources for the Technology Applications EC–12 (TEXES 242) Exam. The book contains over 500 practice test questions aligned to the competencies tested on the actual exam along with detailed explanations. The exam questions cover the following competencies tested on the actual exam:

• Competency 001 - The Technology Applications teacher knows technology terminology and concepts; the appropriate use of hardware, software and digital files; and how to acquire, analyze and evaluate digital information.
• Competency 002 - The Technology Applications teacher knows how to use technology tools to solve problems, evaluate results and communicate information in a variety of formats for diverse audiences.
• Competency 003 - The Technology Applications teacher knows how to plan, organize, deliver and evaluate instruction that effectively utilizes current technology for teaching the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for all students.
• Competency 004 - The Technology Applications teacher demonstrates knowledge of the principles and elements of design and their application to digital art and animation.
• Competency 005 - The Technology Applications teacher demonstrates knowledge of principles of typography, modeling and page layout using appropriate graphic tools to create a variety of products.
• Competency 006 - The Technology Applications teacher knows how to use graphics, animation and page design to produce products that convey a specified message to an intended audience.
• Competency 007 - The Technology Applications teacher knows how to produce and distribute digital video and multimedia products.
• Competency 008 - The Technology Applications teacher demonstrates knowledge of current practice, future trends and procedural protocols in the use of audio/video and digital publications.
• Competency 009 - The Technology Applications teacher knows how to design, produce and distribute multimedia products.
• Competency 010 - The Technology Applications teacher demonstrates knowledge of strategies and techniques for website administration.
• Competency 011 - The Technology Applications teacher knows principles of Web design and implements a variety of tools and techniques to create and troubleshoot Web pages for a diverse audience.
• Competency 012 - The Technology Applications teacher knows how to use Web pages to communicate and interact effectively with others.