Whereas some educators believe strongly in the ways of traditional teaching, there is also value in listening to the voices that are in support of 21st century leaming. Teaching in the 21st century requires instruction that accommodates for 21st century learners. With technology rapidly changing. it is important to take advantage of the technological advancements that can minimize the busy work and increase the productivity of teachers, For example, Hess (2004) describes technology in schools belng used for data entry and collection. This is one way to reduce the paper work that consumes educators' time, which will allow teachers to focus on planning for differentiatlng and instructional delivery. Additlonally, many dlscoveries have been made because of what technology has allowed students to do. Although simulation does not provide the same exact experience as personal Interaction, lab simulations have allowed students to practice their skills in an environment where it is okay to make mistakes. is better that students practice and fall on simulators, rather than, for example, on real human beings in a hospltal. Another example of how technology has improved instruction is by allowing students to type long essays. At the secondary level, students' essays are often graded for content and semantics, but not on handwriting. By allowing students to type essays on a Word processor, teachers are giving students more quality time to think about the content in which they are wiiting, as their writing time is reduced. Therefore, it is important not that educators utilize technology in the classroom, but that they take advantage of the technological advancements when such enhancements could add to student learning, rather than replace skills or take away from student leaming. Richardson (2013) and Oates (2009) support the proper use of technology to allow students to explore, critique, and analyze information on the web, rather than the use of technology to glean facts. Additionally, 21st century leamers are more focused on the skills needed to solve problems, rather than on the subject-specific content. Dr. Jerome Bruner (1960) was an advocate for teaching students processes, so that they could then apply the leamed skills to a variety of subjects. Caro Dweck (2009) supports a growth mindset-one that encourages students' growth, rather than stagnant knowiedge. According to this frame of mind, students should be praised for growth in leaming so that they do not develop a leamed helplessness. Unfortunately, the allemative can be that students measure themselves by how smart they are in one particular domain and, thus, grow to think they are unsuccessful in life just because they are not as successful as their peers in that same domain. Ken Robinson speaks to prevent such leamed helplessns by encouraging students to be creative in whatever intelligence is their strength TED Talks, 2006). Creative thinking is just as important as academics, and creative thinking is a necessity to survive in the 21st century.