What is literacy? “Literacy is the quality or state of being literate” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). The traditional element of literacy can be trained, however in today's society this is not the case because in this millennium the digital age has taken over. Literacy starts from an early age, so having the ability to be literate has a strong impact on one's future, even traditional forms of literacy are being erased and replaced with digital forms, literacy is something that can be improved, being literate it is very important because in today's society the lack of literacy has important consequences. And even a literate person has some skills that are never forgotten. Literacy is a fundamental element that makes a huge difference in a person's life and without it life will be even more complicated. Literacy has a strong impact on a person's life for many reasons, for example it can open doors for an individual to succeed in the world. Literacy is never easy to develop, but once developed it is something that can never be forgotten. Achieving the quality of literacy can determine your efficiency in life. An individual environment during early childhood impacts the quality of literacy they develop. What happened to the quality of pen-and-paper literacy? Traditional elements such as the pen and paper method have been modified due to the advancement of technology and the quality of learning has been digitized to suit the modern day. “Just as the nature and expectations of literacy have changed over the last century and a half, so too has the nature of writing. Much of this change is due to technological developments: from pen and paper to typewriter, from word processor to networked computers, to the design of software capable of composing... half the paper. Learning is the fundamental technique of literacy and without these things the world would be lost. Works Cited "CAPC". Literacy and policing. Np, nd Web. April 29, 2014. “Guided Reading: 6 Ways to Improve Literacy Skills.” Tcher's voice. Np, nd Web. April 28, 2014. Guided Reading with Jenna: Overview." Teaching Channel. Np, nd Web. April 28, 2014 "Literacy." Merriam-Webster. Merriam-Webster, nd Web. April 28, 2014. NCTE Beliefs about "teaching writing." NCTE Complete News. Np, nd Web. April 28, 2014"SUPPORT US." FROM ZERO TO THREE: Beginnings of literacy. Np, nd Web. April 28, 2014."What are the effects of low literacy?" Np, nd Web. April 29, 2014. .Wiesen, G., and Heather Bailey. WiseGeek. Conjecture, March 26, 2014. Web. April 28. 2014.