The writing team envisioned standards that would afford students the opportunity to engage in becoming empowered as a learner, constructing new meaning and new knowledge, digital citizenship, computational thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration through demonstrated student technology skills. The writing team wanted standards that would:

• initiate cross-curricular connections to enhance the understanding of learning through digital technology skills and concepts;

• establish a continuum of technology competencies K-12 for to be demonstrated ;

• provide opportunities for ALL students to engage in learning through technology experiences and

• advanced demonstration of technology competencies and digital skills to prepare them for future success; and

• prepare students to address a critical workforce need related to technology knowledge, skills, and application.

“...Demonstrating performance-based competency in technology” is included as a minimum graduation requirement in Kentucky public schools. For students to attain the required technology competencies, it is essential they have access to technology during the school day at all grade levels and during digital, distance, and remote learning. Instruction should provide opportunities for students to gain and demonstrate technology skills that build throughout their K-12 educational careers.