Technology is defined as the use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or solve problems (Merriam-Webster Dictionary, 2011) . It seems that no matter where you turn, there is some sort of technology that you have to deal with on a daily basis because as a society we have become dependent on technology to help us accomplish the simplest tasks. This is not a bad thing when making good use of technology, for example by implementing it correctly in school curricula in order to increase students' academic success. Technology can increase academic success through the combination of mobility, flexibility, and accessibility it offers. Technology seems to be everywhere around us and can be seen most in the college student population as demonstrated by Dahlstrom's (n.d.) research on device ownership by students where 86% own a laptop, 62% own one smartphone, 33% own a desktop, 15% own a tablet and 12% own an E-Reader. The first two devices have a common theme that they share, which is mobility. Through the mobility of technology comes the ability to be a student on the go and still be able to complete tasks such as readings and homework. This means you are free to roam outside the walled compound that is the school, and you are free to access your inner creativity wherever your device can work. With this mobility comes the urgency for instant gratification of knowledge offered by devices such as smartphones. As Fox (2007) states, “Customers want answers in their moment of need: a price comparison while at the mall, the answer to a trivial question about a bet at the bar while watching a baseball game, the story of a point cultural reference while they stand in front of It." This means that when a student needs help while taking the bus to school...... middle of paper ......library/resources/ecar -study-undergraduate-students-and-information-technology-2012Edyburn, D (2011). Harnessing the potential of technology to support the academic success of diverse students. New directions for higher education, 2011(154), 37-44 . doi: 10.1002/he.432Fox, M. (2007). Information Tomorrow: Reflections on the Future of Public and Academic Libraries. (pp. 3-18). 2000). Adoption of information technology for educational environments. Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing. Shank, J. D., & Bell, S. J. (2007). Information Tomorrow: Reflections on the Future of Public and Academic Libraries. (pages 3-18). Medford, New Jersey: Information Today, Incorporated.Technology. (2011). In Merriam-Webster.com. Retrieved February 17, 2014, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technology