The arrival of the information age and web based knowledge has fundamentally changed the way learning takes place. We live in an age now characterized by ubiquitous information. This shift has a profound impact on the way students learn. Teachers no longer have to be the font of knowledge but have to become facilitators of learning. Understanding how to use web based tools to connect students to world class information becomes essential.

Schools continue to struggle with how to adjust teaching and instructional strategies in light of this change. 21st Century Learning’s mission is to assist schools and teachers in becoming literate in the world of web 2.0 tools. Traditional education programs fail to prepare teachers to use powerful web 2.0 tools. Technology is not a panacea for every students learning needs, but appropriate integration of instructional technology can help drive significant increases in student engagement.