 Are you looking to use new technologies to teach about the past, excited to try new things, terrified? There are a host of digital tools available for teaching history, and many of them are free and easy to use. They can help engage students in studying the past and in practicing historical thinking skills. Technology can bring primary sources as well as experts into the classroom, making history come alive. It can promote collaborative learning and help meet the needs of all students. But digital tools are just that. Tools, they can enhance teaching and create new opportunities, with the potential to change learning from this to this, but not on their own. Content and historical thinking remain at the core of good history teaching, and technology can facilitate both. We often think of today's students as digitally savvy, because they've grown up with technology, but that doesn't translate automatically into digital literacy. Knowing how to surf the web is not the same as knowing how to find and analyze reliable history sources, just as using technology is not the same as using technology to enhance student learning. So, what does effective history teaching with technology look like? Start with these basic steps. Explore digital tools. Ask yourself, how can I use this tool to help my students learn history? When does it make sense to use new tools? History is messy, but digital tools can help students make sense of difficult sources. And they can help prepare students to engage with important texts. There are infinite possibilities. Start small and take time to experiment. Try a tool you feel comfortable using, and build from there. Always consider learning objectives. When assessing student work, balance content understanding and evidence of historical thinking with technical skills. Use technology to connect with teachers everywhere. Learn what others are trying, what is working, and how to overcome challenges. Then, share your activities and ideas. Integrating technology does not automatically improve teaching, but it has potential to engage young people in authentic, student-centered learning. Explore digital classroom to ask questions, learn about new tools, and watch examples of effective history teaching with technology. Discover the possibilities.