Information technology in education can enhance learning opportunities for all age-groups and in all curriculum areas. There is a co-operative framework for teacher professional development to support and extend the KITOs at http://www.educ.utas.edu.au/users/afluck/pdmodel.htm.

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	Operations and computer components	Publishing	Communicating	Researching	Problem Solving	Independent Learning
Level 0 (Kinder & Prep)	Turns the computer on and off. Keyboard and mouse familiarity.	Draws simple shapes using the computer.	Uses telephone etc. with clarity and confidence.	Navigates through talking books.	Operates a remotely controlled vehicle.	Uses simple matching etc. software.
Level 1 (Grade 1-2)	Identifies computer components and their uses. Loads programs.	Can construct a text using a computer, and print it out.	Acts out common human interactions with peers.	Browses local computer resources to find information.	Uses simulations of everyday activities.	Uses computer software to support learning in literacy, numeracy and problem solving.
Level 2 (Grade 3-4)	Begins to type or do simple voice input.	Presents work using a word-processor.	Exchanges e-mail with a local friend.	Finds information with an automated library catalogue.	Identifies types of micro-electronic devices in everyday life.	Uses drill and practice programs.
Level 3 (Grade 4-5)	Puts information into a computer by touch-typing or dictation.	Creates texts with a word-processor with more confidence. Uses features such as spell-checkers.	Explores the Internet, and exchange e-mail world-wide.Knows and uses “netiquette”.	Constructs and uses simple databases.	Use simulations to achieve an understanding of principles and facts.	Learns with a computer-based tutorial package on a regular basis.
Level 4 (Grade 5-6)	Improving typing speed and accuracy. Use peripherals such as scanners and digital cameras.	Analyses and presents information using a range of productivity software/office tools.	Communicates interactively using a variety of computer mediated methods (such as IRC).	Obtains specific information from a computer system.	Controls a mechanism through a series of commands (e.g. LOGO).	Makes judgments about tutorial packages.
Level 5 (Grade 7-8)	Distinguishes between hardware and software. Explores different computer platforms.	Integrates the use of different productivity software packages.	Participates in video-conferencing.	Locates specific information on the Internet.	Collects real-world data automatically, and uses eg: spreadsheets to predict future events.	Under teacher direction, uses diagnostic and assessment systems.
Level 6 (Grade 9-10)	Makes information products with software construction tools.	Uses macros/scripts in office tools, which are used with increasing accuracy.	Interacts within a virtual on-line environment such as a MOO.	Creates own homepage, with links and pictures.	Constructs simulations of real or imagined events and places.	Uses independent and computer managed learning systems.
Level 7 (Grade 10-11)	Identifies common computer problems and work to remedy them.	Creates macros/scripts for use with productivity software.	Uses a modem and sets up communication software.	Determines the veracity and reliability of information from different sources.	Controls systems in 3 or more dimensions with many degrees of freedom.	Comments on features of computer based learning systems, and relates these to own learning needs.
Level 8 (Grade 11-12)	Programs in a computer language.	Can use complex functions of productivity tools in combination.	Creates scripts for communication packages.	Selects information sources and uses it with attribution.	Creates accurate models with good presentations.	Selects computer based learning packages to suit individual needs.
Level 8+ (Grade 11-12)	Solves problems by selecting and using computer tools in combination in an appropriate, efficient and proficient manner.