The document discusses how technology benefits students in the classroom in several ways. It offers helpful resources for all grades and subjects, and provides students with essential resources like illustrations, sound, video, and simulations. Technology can also simplify instruction for students, provide differentiated instruction, and explain topics in different ways. When used for global news and video conferencing with other schools, technology can make learning more interesting and help students understand other cultures. While planning technology takes time, it can make instruction more engaging for students.