This document provides an introduction to an instructional technology course for K-12 teachers. It summarizes the evolution of technologies used in classrooms over time, from chalkboards to computers and the internet. It also outlines national and state technology standards for students, including the ISTE NETS standards, which focus on creativity, communication, research, problem solving, digital citizenship, and technology operations. The document emphasizes that standards define the skills students should learn, while curriculum is developed locally to meet those standards.