New media technologies are changing education by making information more accessible and enabling new forms of communication and collaboration. While technology cannot replace human relationships, it can enhance education by allowing resources to be shared, meeting the needs of varied learners, and facilitating supplemental instruction. Effective use of new media requires seeing computers as tools rather than toys, using them to foster sharing of information within a community in a responsible way. Questions remain about how to individualize education and establish personal relationships while embracing these technologies.