Technology+Literacy

What is literacy and how can technology help make connections with content and literacy?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The traditional definition of **literacy** is considered to be the ability to read and write, or the ability to use l anguage to read, write , listen , and speak [ 1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Literacy]. In modern contexts, the word refers to reading and writing at a level adequate for [|communication] , or at a level that lets one understand and communicate ideas in a literate society , so as to take part in that society. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has drafted the following definition: "'Literacy' is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, compute and use printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning to enable an individual to achieve his or her goals, to develop his or her knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in the wider society."[ 2 <span class="wiki_link_ext">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Literacy] In modern times, illiteracy is seen as a social problem to be solved through education.

Ok so that is a definition of Literacy now, how do we take this definition and apply it to Technology Literacy? Please read information in the attached link and share your feelings about Technology Literacy at SAHS and how we can improve how we guide students in this area.

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