Itís a commonplace today that technologyóor good or illówill play an
ever larger role in our lives at home, at work, and in the community.
There is also some consensus, in an era of educational reform and
standards, on the need for technological literacy and the definition of
it. Recently developed standards for technological literacy identify
knowledge, skills, and attitudes all students need to use and judge
technology intelligently and responsibly. This Digest provides information
to K-12 educators about the need and standards for technological
literacy and the steps necessary to implement those standards.