In 1986, after a thorough review of educational goals for Saskatchewan (Canada) schools, the Saskatchewan Department of Education published its findings and recommendations. A key recommendation was to incorporate six "common essential learnings" categories into all courses of study offered in Saskatchewan schools. One of these six categories, that of "technological literacy," is the focus of this paper. Within the text of the paper a number of variables influencing the achievement of this goal are addressed, including: (1) a meaning for literacy; (2) a meaning for technology; (3) technological literacy; (4) technology and science (including discussions on contemporary views of science and technology, and research and development); (5) technology and social change; (6) technological literacy and decision making; (7) technological literacy and the computer; and (8) technological literacy and other curricular frameworks. General conclusions and recommendations are also presented, including specific recommendations on the incorporation of technology into language arts, social studies, science, mathematics, and health. Included in the appendix is a scope and sequence chart which cross-references various technological themes into elementary, middle, and high school settings. (TW)