Intended for use in an introductory computer course for educators, this textbook contains the following chapters: (1) "Introduction to Using Computers in Education"; (2) "Communications, Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web"; (3) "Software Applications for Education,"; (4) "Hardware Applications for Education"; (5) "Using Multimedia in Education"; (6) "Education and Technology Integration"; (7) "Integrating Educational Technology into the Curriculum"; and (8) "Security Issues, Ethics, and Emerging Technologies in Education." The World Wide Web is integrated into the book in terms of corresponding or suggested Web pages to obtain additional information. An instructor's support package, consisting of two CD-ROM packages (for Windows and Mac) entitled "Teaching Tools" and"Course Presenter," accompanies the textbook. Contains an index. (MES)