This document discusses preparing students for the 21st century through innovative teaching methods that incorporate new technologies. It argues that technology is advancing exponentially, not linearly as commonly assumed. To ready students, teachers must relinquish control and focus on mentorship over direct instruction. The document advocates adopting web tools, social media, mobile devices, and digital resources to mirror how students already live and learn outside the classroom. It provides examples of the author's increasing technology integration in their own teaching over recent years.