This digest reviews the current state of teacher preparation for using educational technology to improve student performance and achievement, describing promising initiatives for improving teachers' technology training. Though most teachers have some familiarity with computers, many do not incorporate computer skills into classroom instruction. Educational technology, when used to develop higher-order thinking skills, can positively impact learning. However, teachers in low-income schools often teach about the computer itself and use computers for drill and practice, thus denying students the opportunity to progress to higher-order problem solving. Overall, teacher training does not provide future teachers with the kinds of experiences necessary to prepare them to use technology effectively in the classroom. Researchers recommend integrating technology training into the entire teacher education program rather than offering formal, stand-alone technology courses. Only four states require technology training for teacher recertification, so much remains to be done in this area. A Presidential Panel report recommends that teachers receive in-depth, sustained assistance to integrate computer use into the curriculum and reconcile new methods of technology-enhanced instruction with traditional methods. Various federal programs offer such training. The federal government also facilitates technology learning through support of online learning environments. (Contains 11 references.) (SM)