One challenge for music educators is to consider the various learning styles in our lessons. How do we reach all the learners when our main avenue is a performing ensemble? What about technology class? We consider Gardner's multiple intelligences and create lesson plans that will touch on all those learning styles. The points made in Nancy Driscoll's article direct us to four main styles of learning. Technology can address all these styles, but there is still a time when students need to be away from the computer and interacting with each other. A balance should be maintained so we don't lose track of the spirit within the child.

Prensky's article was written in 2001. His points are well directed and clear. Teaches who have felt lost in technology, or who have refused to learn about it, may have moved on. Teachers who are aware of the changing trends in learning and teaching have embraced technology and have prepared themselves to meet the needs of the students. Unfortunately, many schools still do not have adequate hardware and software of support the teachers new knowledge.

Along with Prensky's comments about traditional curriculum, I raise the question of year-round school. Summers are time away from school to help with the crops. Would student learning be enhanced by year-round school with shorter breaks? He speaks of 'legacy' content and 'future' content. This seems very shallow in the concept of what is being taught. There is even more than digital and technological content. We must still consider our students as human beings with hearts and souls, emotions and consciences, laughter and a desire to learn.