It would be reasonable to argue that technology as well as popular culture already play an integral part in today's society, and will inevitably continue to further impact children's lives. I believe that these new technologies have the potential to enhance learning greatly, and to not take advantage of the increasingly vast  and powerful range of resources available would be unwise. 
Using technology and digital literacies in the classroom not only motivates and captivates children's attention, but also gives teachers access to information almost instantaneously. As well as this, these technologies are also becoming more easily accessible to children at home, providing the opportunity to further a child's learning and development through reinforcing what is taught at school with what children use as a source of entertainment. 
However, despite these benefits, there are also factors to consider when using digital literacies in the classroom.
These digital literacies can be expensive, often not being financially practical in a small school or for poorer pupils. As well as this, there is a danger that when basing a lesson on this, that errors may occur resulting  in the learning objective or intentions of the lesson not being fulfilled. Therefore, I believe that a mix of technologically enhanced lessons as well as traditional lessons should be implemented in order to create the best environment for learning.
 The key challenges with this module for me will be that I am not fully aware of the technology and new literacies available, or feel as if I currently have the confidence to successfully use them in the classroom. Despite this, I am eager to further my understanding of technological and digital literacies to support my professional development.