Studies by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) suggest that, overall, a large proportion of pupils of all ages enjoy writing. The 2009 study suggests that 45% of pupils enjoy writing (Clark & ​​Dugdale, 2009), while the 2011 study shows an increase of 2%. To improve writing standards Vincent (2006), implies that given the existence of noytimtext in multimodal formats. However, digital literacy has no meaning in the literacy pedagogies of many schools and multimodal scaffolding is essential for some pupils to communicate ideas effectively (p.51). Today's education system relies heavily on information and communication technologies (ICT) and digital literacy such as the Internet and social media, among others. Kent and Facer (2004), indicate that pupils participate in a wide range of computer activities and that, progressively, digital literacies are being successfully applied in instruction, learning and assessments. It has quickly become a powerful tool for educational change and reshaping. Numerous studies have shown that the appropriate use of digital literacies increases educational quality and links learning to real-life situations (Lowther, et al. 2008; Weert and Tatnall 2005). Having a strong understanding of what literacy is will help us design learning environments and teaching strategies to develop it (Kress, 2003: 23). Guymon (2014), highlights that effective use of this 21st century technology involves gaining proficiency in word-based communication and our ability to express ourselves and interpret the ideas of others through visual literacy. Students gain a deep, grounded understanding of concepts when they are encouraged and given the tools to create nonverbal representations of concepts. When combining......center of card......room. Literacy, 40(1), 51–57. www.blackwell-synergy.comWalsh, M. (2009). Multimodal Literacy Project 2009. A joint project of the Catholic Education Office Sydney and the School of Education NSW, Australian Catholic University. Strathfield, NSW: School of Education NSW, Australian Catholic University. Walsh, M. (2009). In the pedagogical potential of multimodal literacy. CA: IGI Global.Wheeler, S. (2009).Teaching with Twitter. http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.com/2009/01/teaching-with-twitter.html last accessed 11 April 2014. Wheeler, S (2010). Lifelong learning in the digital age. Joint Conference on Learning and Teaching. Portsmouth: http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.com/. last accessed March 28, 2014.Weert, T. & Tatnall, A., Eds. (2005). Information and communication technologies and real-life learning: new education for the knowledge society. New York, Springer.