This document discusses the history and types of literacy in the context of technology. It notes that while most classrooms now have computers and internet access, students on average only use computers for 12 minutes per week in school. The document outlines different types of literacy skills needed in today's digital world, including technological literacy, visual literacy, media literacy, and information literacy. It recommends ways to successfully integrate technology into literacy curriculum for students of varying abilities, including using digital books, educational television, and online discussions. The document concludes that new digital technologies should be used to enhance, transform, and empower students' literacy instruction and prepare them for the future.