Have you ever considered how this rapid changing world will accommodate our future generation’s learning needs? Past experience shows certain theorists have played a major role in successfully informing and guiding educational professionals in the teaching process. Cognitive development, motivation and certain behaviours can be influenced through these theories when applied to learning experiences. Are these theories still relevant when considering what it takes to be an effective teacher in the year 2010 and beyond? The classroom environment will evolve to suit learning needs of the technological future and teachers will need to adapt to this new learning style. Classroom management will be at the forefront of maintaining harmony amongst our diverse global communities. Our 21st century learners may very well benefit through past theories if consideration of how these theories can manipulate the changing minds of our learners to adapt to the rapid changing world!