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The digital lifestyle is an ingrained part of the 21st-century learner. Today’s student is not only comfortable with using technology; they are uncomfortable without it! Technology is entwined in every aspect of our young generations’ lives, and using technology in the classroom is a considerable factor in the comfort level of the modern learner. Students are looking for a classroom that is relevant and meaningful to them. Teachers who encourage students to use modern technology in the learning process are making a connection to the students’ digital identities. Using platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Google Classroom to engage students in discussion encourages all students to be a part of the dialogue and enhances student collaboration with one another. Students already feel comfortable speaking through text and are more likely to participate and engage in the discussion this way. Allowing students to use mobile devices appropriately throughout instruction can give them access to up-to-date and relevant information that is pertinent to classroom discussions or can assist them in solving problems. Students are given a variety of ways to demonstrate their learning through different media and can complete assignments through digital avenues that they are already accustomed to using. Creating lessons that apply learning through technology helps students relate the classroom content to their current lives and future careers. Channeling technology in ways that enhance student learning, rather than distracting from it, fosters a classroom environment in which students feel respected and comfortable!