Technology tools used in the virtual classroom are essential for the student's learning. As students are not in the "ground" class, there is the need to have a way or ways in which the student can effectively interact with the instructor and the other students in the class. As technology has advanced, these various tools assist the student as well as the instructor in effectively sharing their thoughts with the class. With students selecting their learning vehicle as the online environment, the instructor must be able to communicate the course information in a variety of ways that will allow the student to incorporate and understand the information.