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This article focuses on how ICT's (information and communication technologies) have transformed reading, writing, and education. Written communication has become less formal and the syntax and layout has changed. However, technology has enabled students to engage in "creative and collaborative communication." It has also enabled the practice of writing through everyday activities such as texting. The Internet, especially, and cell phones can be used to facilitate learning when incorporated creatively into the classroom.

DaCosta, Boaventura, Carolyn Kinsell, Angelique Nasah, and Soohwa, Seok. "The Digital Literacy Debate: An Investigation of Digital Propensity and Information and Communication Technology." Educational Technology and Research Development 58.5 (2010): 531-555. EBSCO. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. The differences in social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds of people and their use of technology was thoroughly described in this article. It also described the use of a digital world. The world is becoming more digitally based and the integration of technology is just getting started. The use of technology can greatly change the way we read and write and those effects are positive and negative.

Roblyer, M.D., et al. "Findings on Facebook in Higher Education: A Comparison of College Faculty and Student Uses and Perceptions of Social Networking Sites." The Internet and Higher Education 13, no. 3 (2010): 134-140. Electronic Journal Center. Web. 21 Nov. 2010. This article speaks about the reluctance there is to move forward with the times and adopt new technological innovations. This reluctance from teachers may be from the fact that they believe that Facebook is the same as email, just a way to communicate, and see no reason for change. The article also agrees with the counter in that educational institutions see Facebook as a way to communicate with their students, and do just that. They see it as a way to almost relate with their students and to keep them informed. It also talks about how big of an influence social networks and the Internet are in students lives and how beneficial it is to integrate it into learning in the classroom. The article addresses the ways colleges are using Facebook to connect.

This article acknowledges the growing prevalence of instant messaging and text messaging in today's society. It reveals the two different beliefs of how these new forms of communication affect writing. One belief is that it has caused a "breakdown of the English language" from the use of abbreviations and lack of punctuation. The second is that students have been encouraged to write more and that it is helping them practice their literacy skills. These technologies can be used as learning tools, but the problem is that students have a hard time distinguishing when to use informal and when to use formal writing. The challenge now is how to teach children how to use this new tool for literacy.

Romanello, Mary L., and Malissa Martin. "Information Literacy in Athletic Training: A Problem-Based Approach." Athletic Therapy Today 11.3 (2006): 40-43. SPORTDiscus with Full Text. EBSCO. Web. 2 Nov. 2010. Sports and literacy are connected in this article, which talks about literacy in the sporting world and its importance. It mentions literacy in regards to working as an athletic trainer and effectively communicating with athletes. It shows that literacy is essential in the sporting world. Involvement in athletic training should come with great physical literacy skills.