Integrating Literacy and Technology in the Curriculum

Summary

The Internet and other forms of information and communication technology (ICT) are redefining the nature of literacy. To become fully literate in today’s world, students must become proficient in the new literacies of ICT. Therefore, literacy educators have a responsibility to integrate these technologies into their literacy curricula.

The Association believes that much can be done to support students in developing all the forms of literacy they will require. We believe that students have the right to

Teachers who are skilled in the effective use of ICT for teaching and learning

A literacy curriculum that integrates the new literacies of ICT into instructional programs

Instruction that develops the critical literacies essential to effective information use

Assessment practices in literacy that include reading and writing with technology tools

Opportunities to learn safe and responsible use of information and communication technologies

Equal access to ICT

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