Does technology help or harm literacy?

In my opinion, technology helps literacy.  There are so many games, computer programs, etc... on the computer and Internet that can help students develop essential skills that can improve literacy skills.  While there is no substitute for a teacher, there are definitely many Internet based games that can help students practice skills taught in the classroom.  For example, our school has a computer program called Orchard.  This program is aligned with the Alabama Course of Study and allows students to practice a variety of skills in language arts and math.  When my class goes to the computer lab, I load games and assignments for students to practice skills I have taught in class.  Orchard provides a test for teachers to give at the beginning and end of the year in order to track students' progress.  Our school also has an iPad lab.  Each week my class goes to the library and uses the iPads to play games that help enrich literacy skills previously taught in class.  Through our reading series, I can load books for students to listen to and read.  I could give many, many more examples of how I believe technology has been helpful in the development of literacy in my students.  Honestly, I can't image teaching without the use of technology.  I believe it has been extremely helpful to my students in the area of literacy!