Technology is defined as the use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems (Merriam Dictionary -Webster, 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 complete the simplest tasks. This is not a bad thing when you make good use of technology, for example by implementing it correctly in school programs in order to increase the academic success of students. Technology can increase academic success through the combination of mobility, flexibility and accessibility it provides. Technology seems to be omnipresent around us and can be observed more within the student population, as shown in Dahlstrom's (nd) study of student device ownership in which 86% own a laptop, 62 % own a smartphone, 33% own a desktop computer, 15% own a tablet and 12% own an e-reader. The two main devices have a common theme: mobility. With technological mobility, it is possible to be a student on the go while still being able to complete tasks such as readings and homework. This means you are free to move outside the walled confines of school and are free to access your inner creativity wherever your device can operate. With this mobility comes a need for the instant gratification of knowledge provided by devices such as smartphones. As Fox (2007) says: “Customers want answers when they need them: a price comparison at the mall, the answer to a trivia question about a bet at a bar while watching a football game, the story of a cultural monument while standing in front of a bar. it." This means that when a student needs help while riding the bus to school...... middle of paper ......library/resources/ecar- study-undergraduate-students-and-information-technology-2012Edyburn, D . (2011). -44. doi: 10.1002/he.432Fox, M. (2007). Reflections on and the future of public and academic libraries (p. 3-18). : Information Today, Incorporated. Kumari, S. (2000). : thoughts on and the future of public and academic libraries (p. 3-18). Accessed February 17, 2014 from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technology