In the new student-centered and learner-driven educational model, the teacher no longer stands in front of the room and imparts information. Instead, the 21st century teacher is a facilitator, guide, and coach for inquiry-based instructional techniques, made possible through a variety of technology trends in the K-12 education environment.This paper discusses four of those trends—BYOD, cloud computing, social media, and videoconferencing—and briefly outlines how a cloud-based communications platform offers an efficient and cost-effective means for anytime, anywhere collaboration and communication, while at the same time creating a new paradigm for teaching and learning.