This document discusses the changing nature of literacy as technology becomes more integrated into education. It covers the history of technology use in classrooms, different types of modern literacies including technological, visual, and media literacy. The document also addresses how students engage with literacy outside of school through technologies like texting and social media. It provides recommendations for successfully integrating computers and digital tools into literacy instruction for students of varying abilities and grade levels, such as using digital books, educational videos, and online discussions. Finally, it emphasizes that new digital technologies should be used to enhance, transform, and empower students' literacy learning.