1. Group 14: Megan Wilson Gilbert Tovar David Douglas Alexis Edwards

2.  For many people, literacy means the ability to read and write  Literacy however means “the possession of acquired knowledge”  Technology therefore can be an important concept that individuals can achieve literacy in http://www.masternewmedia.org/images/technology_ stockxpertcom_id1218361_size1.jpg

3.  Smart boards have now begun to replace chalkboards  Lectures can be done with PowerPoint's and accessed online  Mathematical charts and equations can be shown with Microsoft Excel http://edseminars.apple.com/seminars/eventfiles/10/i t03.jpg

4.  Students can write essays using Microsoft Word  Students can make visual and auditory presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint  Students can make brochures and other types of media with Microsoft Publisher  Students will be able to improve type speed and accuracy  Students can show visuals of mathematical equations using Microsoft Excel

5.  Students can assess and use E-mail accounts  Students will be able to do research and find data for homework assignments using search engines like Google  Students can be provided with real-time help, instruction, and tutoring online  Students can take courses online  Students can express their ways of communications by using Blogs, social networks, etc

6.  Visual literacy is the ability to comprehend information through visual concepts  Understanding graphs, charts, and webs are all examples of visual literacy  Technology can help improve and explain visual literacy http://www.learninglive.co.uk/teachers/primary/literac y/materials/visual_literacy/visual_img.gif

7.  Students are now exposed to many forms of visual literacy, such as PowerPoint's, Elmos, Smart Boards, and other visual elements  These visuals help enhance children’s ability to comprehend academic material http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/file.php/1534/LDT101_ 10_007i.jpg

8.  To sum it up certain types of technology (Blogs, Smart Boards, etc) have enhanced the learning environment in the classroom  Smart Boards in action Smart Boards in action http://www.ivci.com/images/smart-board-600i- interactive-whiteboard-photo.jpg