Should more educators and parents be pushing to use technology into the classroom that has been proven to enhance learning and cognitive development?

According to Bernie Poole, professor of education and instructional technology at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, “there's no getting away from it; technology in schools is here to stay. But technology must be integrated effectively if it is to make a difference in the way teachers teach and students learn”. I agree 100%! Technology gives teachers the tools and strategies to increase classroom instruction and student learning. I think it safe to say that technology is literacy tool that students will need to function in an information world that is expanding every second. Students must have the skills to analyze and manage new technology. With that said, what can teachers and parents do to open the door for emerging technologies?