The Role of Technology in Education We live in a world that is constantly changing and evolving. Technology is no different. Over recent years, the role that technology plays in education has changed drastically. Years ago, the use of technology in the classroom was frowned upon because it took away from the educational experience of children and the face-to-face time with instructors. However, now it is imperative for educators to incorporate technology into the classroom as a learning tool to prepare this generation to survive in today’s technological society. Many are still skeptical about the use of certain technologies. Nonetheless, some evidence of both benefits and problems can be found. It is key for educators to be able to reach out and meet the individual needs of students. While implementing the use of technology in the classroom may seem frightening to some, it appears to be a wonderful idea to others. Distinguishing between the learning needs of children is a necessity for educators. In the article “RETHINKING THE FUTURE OF LEARNING: THE POSSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY,” Leer & Ivanov focus in on the various learning patterns of children and how educational standardization could affect them. Although computerized learning is becoming more frequent, the United States is probably still a ways away from making this type of learning a standard in education. In some places, there are lack of resources, which would make the unequal educational resources unfair to a lower-income population. Some students will understand the processes of technology while others may fall behind as a result of learning abilities. The ‘way-ahead’ for education is definitely being taken into consideration by many. Leer & Ivanov also discuss some ideas of institutes of higher learning becoming a distant memory as distance