The National Educational Technology Goals The new demands on schools require rethinking the processes of teaching and learning. In response to developments in information technology, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology revised the national technology goals first presented in 1996. The revision process involved some of the leading experts in education, technology, and policy from across the nation. The five revised goals were presented December 15, 2000, and are presented below. National Educational Technology Goals All students and teachers will have access to information technology in their classrooms, schools, communities and homes. All teachers will use technology effectively to help students achieve high academic standards. All students will have technology and information literacy skills. Research and evaluation will improve the next generation of technology applications for teaching and learning. Digital content and networked applications will transform teaching and learning. The complete report, e-Learning. Putting a World-class Education at the Fingertips of all Children, is available from the Office of Educational Technology. You will use this report in the next activity.