Technological literacy including a meaning for both literacy and technology, the nature of technological knowledge, and the decision-making skills in a technological society are discussed. Suggested are implications for instruction both at the preservice level and the in-service level. (YP)

This paper reports the results of a survey of 1,200 teachers' views on technology. Using a combination of empirical methods, teachers' responses to statements about technology in contemporary society were examined. This paper describes the following: (1) new statements about technology based on the sociology of technology; (2) teachers' responses…