Technology+in+the+Literacy+Block?

What role does technology play in the Reading / Language Block?
"Changes are you know a young person aged 11-31. You may be a parent, aunt, teacher, or manager. You've seen these young people multitasking five activities at once. You see the way they interact with various media. They use their mobile phones differently. To them e-mail is old-school. They use the phone to text incessantly, surf the Web, find directions, take pictures and make videos, and collaborate. The bottom line is this: if you understand the Net Generation, you will understand the future. You will also understand how our institutions and society need to change today." Don Tapscott, [|Grown Up Digital: How the Net Generation is Changing Your World]


 * Our [|Digital Native] or Net Generation students require different means of instruction and learn differently than other generations.
 * The use of technology has Increased engagement of our students in learning activities. We have found that our students are reading and writing more and more students complete reading and writing assignments when the assignment has a tech component.
 * Technical applications provide an engaging platform for our students to express and share their ideas and opinions in an authentic platform.
 * The use of an internet based social medium encourages students to take pride in their writing and increases opportunities for authentic and differentiated writing instruction.
 * The use of appropriate technology tools encourages students to think more deeply and promotes the use of deep reading strategies and critical thinking.
 * The use of social media encourages collaboration and discussion between students as they comment on their classmates' posts.
 * The use of technology increases communication between students and instructors.
 * The use of technology extends the school day by allowing the continuation of discussions after school hours.