Informative ReadingDimensions of Technological Literacy

Dimensions of Technological Literacy. National Academy of Engineering. Online April 2006. Technological literacy encompasses three interdependent dimensions: (1) knowledge; (2) ways of thinking and acting; and (3) capabilities. These dimensions can be placed along a continuum-from low to high, poorly developed to well developed, limited to extensive. ... The characteristics of a technologically literate person can be described along these dimensions. … A technologically literate person has knowledge of technology and is capable of using it effectively to accomplish various tasks. He or she can think critically about technological issues and acts accordingly. …Different job and life circumstances require different levels and types of literacy.