What literacies are you addressing in your field study?

My field study is looking at bridging the gap between how girls and boys engage and value reading. I am taking into account the different learning styles in my classroom and what activities are more "boy friendly". After having done some research, I am developing literacy centers. Centers will allow for students to choose activities that encourage differentiated learning. It will also provide me with the time I need to pull small groups aside for guided reading. I am looking at the layout of my classroom that will allow for movement between the centers as well as areas for group work, buddy work, and independent work. A variety of reading materials ( magazines, fiction, non fiction books) have been organized into bins. I have planned for the use of game boards, computer, ipods, lego, plastercine, and drawing paper to be used to develop writing and word study skills. I hope to evaluate the centers them in a few weeks and make any adjustments.

We've been doing a lot of talking and reading about literacy and learning. The talking has centered around what we define as learning and what we want our students to learn. As part of our reading, we looked at an article titled 21st Century Literacy and Myths. The article outlines 3 myths.
#1: 21st century literacy is about technology only. An easily disputed myth, in fact, I am wondering how it even can be thought of as a logical assumption. Technology is developing at a rapid pace but there are still people who don't rely on technology to do their work or live their lives. Even in today's job market, employers are looking for employees with a good knowledge of reading, writing, and oral communication.
#2: The digital divide is closed. Socio-economic level has such an affect on who is able to purchase and use technology. Variables such as money, importance and priority in one's live, interest and comfort level, all impact access to technology and digital media.
#3: Teachers who use technology in their personal lives will use it in their classes. Now this one I would have thought to be true but then I reflected on my own experience. Personally I have developed my knowledge and use of technology at home and in the classroom. I think I use technology in the classroom more, however, I don't believe I use technology significantly more in my practice than before. I just don’t feel like its a part of my teaching style yet. I have to work hard at incorporating technology in my practice. It does not come second nature to me, as it may to some of my colleagues who grew up with computers.