Contrary to popular belief, technology has contributed and continues to contribute to the improvement of education. Technology has had a huge impact on education systems, providing important educational benefits to elementary schools, high schools, and universities. As with all businesses and technologies, there are positives and negatives. With the help of emails, text messages, electronic grading systems, e-books, cell phones, and many online resources at their fingertips, teachers and students are able to complete work and tasks more easily and fast. It also gave parents direct access to their children's grades, homework and teachers' notes through electronic media. The Internet contains so much reliable and easily accessible information to help students in most situations. While not all information found on the Internet is reliable, there are websites that are considered good sources. The general opinion of parents is that technology does not help improve education and make learning easier. This is a debatable topic because smartphones, portable music devices, and the Internet can distract students from work. Although they can distract students, they can also provide many useful services and tools. Many students are able to overcome these distractions and use devices to their advantage. For example, I use music to help me when I do homework and to study. It helps me concentrate more. Other people may do the same or adopt their own methods. With the help of technology, communication between students and teachers has become easier and more direct. Technology enables students with different learning modalities to improve their learning. Some students learn more with visual aids, others with oratory, a...... middle of paper....... Center for Graduate Student Teaching and Resources and Web. February 27, 2014. "From whiteboards to tablets". Project Tomorrow! Speak out loud. Speak Up, April 2013. Web. 23 February 2014. Hamza, MK “Technology and education: between chaos and order! Kalid Hamza! First Monday." Technology and education. First Monday, Second Web. February 23, 2014Higgins, Josh. “More schools are allowing students to bring smartphones and tablets to class.” United States today. Gannett, August 7, 2013. Web. February 27, 2014. Kokemuller, Neil. “Cyber ​​school versus public school.” Cyber ​​school versus public school. Global Post and Web. March 18, 2014. “Student Resources.” How the Internet helps students learn. Student Resources, March 18, 2013. Web. February 23, 2014. “Using Technology in Teaching and Learning.” US Department of Education. U.S. Department of Education, n.d. Web. 23 February. 2014.