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This week we learned about "big thinkers" and their view of technology in the 21st century. The speakers were very interesting along with the videos. The particular video that caught my eye was the Microsoft vision of technology in the classroom. It amazed me and really made me reflect on how motivated my students would be by just working with what they are comfortable with. They would enjoy and learn more when faced with technology that makes it feel like they aren't even learning anything. Another point from the readings that I found was how important conforming assessment to what you are teaching and how. You don't want to use old ways of assessment with new ways of teaching. It would be pointless.  Web 2.0: New Tools, New Schools, pp. 168-176 Solomon, G., & Schrum, L. (2007). //Web 2.0: New tools, new schools.// Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education, 168-176.