Nationwide the effects of the current economic situation are trickling down to impact our schools. School transportation options are narrowing, the housing market is impacting property taxes, and efforts in technology are at a stand still (Bobkoff, 2009; Hopkinson, 2009; Mummolo, 2008). Simultaneously there is a need for schools to meet society's twenty-first century needs (Christensen, 2008). One such need is the ability of schools to facilitate the education of our students within a globally networked society (Palfrey & Gasser, 2008). In this article we present thoughts on how no-cost technology can keep schools moving towards a vision of engaging and purposeful technology infusion during tough economic times. (Contains 1 figure.)