This document provides an overview of integrating educational technology into the curriculum. It discusses the evolution of computers and digital media from the telegraph in the 1800s to modern personal computers. It also covers categories of computers like mobile computers, PDAs, and smartphones. The document addresses why computer technology should be used in education, noting it can improve student motivation, attention, and outcomes. It also enables communication beyond the classroom. Finally, it discusses how today's students are digital natives who learn differently than past generations.