This guide is intended to assist industrial arts/technology education teachers in helping students in grades K-12 understand the impact of computers and computer technology in the world. Discussed in the introductory sections are the ways in which computers have changed the face of business, industry, and education and training; the scope and sequence of industrial arts from the elementary through the secondary grades with specific guidelines for each grade level; the goals and provisions of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act; and the purpose and organization of the guide. The second major section consists of computer study and applications units on the following topics: history and development of computers, principles of computer systems, computer-aided design/drafting (CAD), computer graphics, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM), microprocessors, robotics, telecommunications, computer-assisted instruction (CAI), data management, and careers. Presented next is an implementation suggestion matrix that proposes a wide variety of ways in which computer use might be integrated into industrial arts programming. Hardware system configurations for a general-use computer station are outlined. Appendixes to the guide include lists of related periodicals, software resources, and software evaluation criteria; a glossary; and a bibliography. (MN)