Foundations of Instructional Computing is a required one-semester, two credit course in the Education Department of Montana State University (Bozeman). The major objective of the course is to help preservice teachers develop use of computer technology that is confident, thoughtful, and integrated into their individual teaching philosophy and strategies. Course content covers computer terminology, hardware selection, use of productivity tools, types of educational software, software evaluation and integration, telecommunications, use of hypermedia, computer ethics, and discussion of numerous computer technology issues related to education. The following key components of the course are discussed: objectives, lecture, text, cooperative learning, software integration and evaluation, telecommunications, homework, tests, final project, assessments, and student evaluation. (Author/SWC)