Change How You Use Technology in Your Classroom Cloud computing is changing the way people everywhere use technology. Rather than rely on systems installed on individual machines, cloud computing relies on the internet to use, create, and store data. Individuals and businesses around the world have begun using the cloud, but they aren't the only ones who can benefit from this technology. Educators have an incredible opportunity to reach students in new and meaningful ways if they can successfully implement cloud based technologies. Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants Students today are "digital natives," a term coined by author Marc Prensky. Much like cultural natives have an innate understanding that an outsider will never fully appreciate, students use and interact with technology in ways that many adults, or "digital immigrants," will never be able to replicate. Teachers who can use technology such as cloud computing for instruction can immediately connect with their learners in a meaningful way. Children are accustomed to, and frequently enjoy, using digital content. Lessons in school that can utilize this connection are likely to be very successful. Technology in Education Needed for Student Success In order to succeed in life after school, students today need a different type of education than students a generation ago needed. Gone are the days when school was a place to memorize facts. Now that the internet provides people with instant access to any information they could possibly want to know, skills such as creativity and the ability to collaborate are more