Teachers are passionate about being the best educators they can be for their students. Most teachers would probably also consider themselves “rule followers.” Combine these ideas with the traditional programs still in place for teacher preparation ( in the 2013 National Council on Teacher Quality review of Teacher Preparation Programs , technology integration is barely mentioned: "It takes about two years of research to develop a new standard. Among the areas in which we continue to search for consensus are: ... Use of technology in instruction, including blended learning" ) and traditional curriculum mandates, and we have frustrated teachers following a failing recipe for students’ futures. In order to meet their given job descriptions, teachers are unable to design appropriate learning experiences. At best, many are painfully aware they are failing their students. At worst, some blame technology and “society” for making their jobs impossible. The edu...