This paper was written to support a position on using technology in education. The purpose of this study was to support the use of technology in education by synthesizing previous research. A variety of sources including books and journal articles were studied in order to compile an overview of the benefits of using technology in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. This report includes a simple description of uses of technology. A brief history is included as well as the effects of teacher attitudes and training. The final results indicate that technology, when used correctly, is a definite asset to education.