This article reflects a review of the evolving role of faculty in implementing new and developing digital technologies along with teaching strategies that resonate and support the needs of students who are learning as digital natives. The authors propose that value remains in utilizing traditional teaching methods with deliberative evaluation of content and applicable digital instructional modalities that best support optimal student learning outcomes. Specific consideration is given to the evolution of technology and its relationship to minority students' learning experiences and the continued need for faculty development as a critical component in the effective implementation of technology in the classroom to enhance academic performance for minority populations.