The document discusses how technology has enhanced educational tools available to students. It provides examples of fantastic digital artifacts like the audio recording program Audacity, which allows students to create podcasts and audio blogs to demonstrate their understanding of course content in an engaging way. However, it also notes that not all online sources are reliable, citing Wikipedia which can contain inaccurate or biased information submitted by untrusted sources. The document advocates for using verified, accessible resources to genuinely encourage student learning.