Examines the issue of technology in education as the vehicle whereby an educational-industrial complex is evolving. Presents background information on the introduction of technology in education; technology suppliers and the education market; the educational-industrial complex (hardware, software, services, and private education companies);…

Argues that questions about hardware, software, and teacher training are no longer the most important topics in educational technology. Today the major issues are related to instructional strategies, instructionally appropriate software, training and support as a process, and facilitative organizational structures. (Contains 16 references.) (KRN)