This document discusses how technology can improve students and engagement in the classroom. It addresses how technology helps develop workforce and math competition skills like word processing and spreadsheets. It also explains that technology promotes higher-order thinking skills through information research, analysis, and collaboration. A variety of software and hardware is presented that can engage students and help them interpret lessons as fun, thereby improving retention and exploring new concepts. Studies show the integration of technology improves standardized test scores and leads to overall student success.