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As technology changes, there is no doubt that the way we teach and learn can and will change, too. We can’t—and shouldn’t—detach ourselves from the ever-changing technology machine or the digital influences in our lives. We must proceed with caution, though, in allowing technology to consume our educational system. With every new trend in education comes the potential for underlying problems. Where is the line between enough technology and too much? How can you ensure authentic and original work in online collaborative communities? What are the long-term health risks from overusing technological devices? Does technology make students lazy? As educators, it is our responsibility to remove the obstacles that prevent our students from reaching their greatest potential. That means creating classrooms that provide an eclectic approach to designing and delivering instruction. The education system needs to adapt to new methods of teaching while being mindful of the research that supports a variety of methodologies. The most innovative way to improve student performance is to use multiple modalities of instruction and keep the varied learning intelligences of the student in mind. Using technology to support those efforts is wise, but it must be done carefully and intentionally.