This document discusses criticisms of educational technology and responses to those criticisms. It addresses 5 main criticisms: 1) that technology is too costly and reduces funding for other programs, 2) that technology provides no significant gains in student achievement, 3) that technology has no impact on student achievement, 4) that online courses make "no significant difference", and 5) concerns about the digital divide. The document provides counter arguments for each criticism based on research findings. It emphasizes finding a balance with technology and taking an ecological approach to consider how technologies interact with social and cultural factors.