Technacy theory is based on an holistic and systemic appreciation of technology. Its theoretical structure helps guide the teacher in ways of diagnosing and advancing a child's general level of knowledge, application skills and innovative attributes in the study and use of technologies.
Noted in key nationally endorsed Federal and Northern Territory government reports, the Australian Macquarie Dictionary and teacher forums, technacy theory has also entered the language of prescribed teacher textbooks and undergraduate teacher training degrees in various Australian states.