This 2004 revision represents a refinement of the competencies to reflect current technologies and to incorporate future technological developments. The three Competency Goals are unchanged from those adopted for the 1992 Standard Course of Study. They are: (1) The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies; (2) The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies; and (3) The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information. Competency Goals 1 and 2 generally apply in grades K-12. Competency Goal 3 is at the application of skills level and does not apply in grades K-2. The objectives at these grade levels are organized by subject area, allowing students to employ, expand, and internalize the proficiencies that they have already developed.