The "Computer/Technology Skills Standard Course of Study" describes the progressive development of knowledge and skills in six strands: Societal and Ethical Issues, Database, Spreadsheet Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desktop Publishing, Multimedia/Presentation, and Telecommunications/Internet. In the primary grades, the objectives focus on the essential skills. This Standard Course of Study (SCS) is based on the 1998 K-12 Computer/Technology Skills Standard Course of Study. Four of the six topic strands address objectives from the 1998 document using precise language with examples. The Societal/Ethical Issues and Telecommunications topic strands have been refined and enhanced. The study identifies the essential knowledge and skills that all students need to be active, lifelong learners in a technology intensive environment. Technology is undergoing rapid change, and new and improved technological advances appear almost daily. The curriculum is designed to form the foundation for continuous learning and to be applicable to ever-changing innovations. (Contains Glossary.)