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talian bloggers went on strike in July to protest against government measures that they claim could kill the internet. They say the Alfano decree restricts the rights of bloggers to express their opinions without fear of comeback.

Italians use the internet less than many other Western Europeans

Demonstrators online and on the streets say the Italian government is trying to muzzle the internet.

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An @teach42 (steve dembo) bit on the important role that commenting plays in the total blogging experience.

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An interesting bit on the fact that blogging is becoming a terrific way to speak out against injustice---but that governments are beginning to crack down on bloggers by arresting those who publish thoughts that run against the government.

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An interesting Will Richardson piece----and comment section---about the AP's decision to fight against bloggers who are quoting selections from AP articles found online. This is a discussion that has to be had in a world where information is so widely available for free online. How do you protect ownership rights? Are there any ownership rights?

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An interesting @ddraper bit on whether or not the edublogger community needs a code of ethics and a clear enforcement policy.

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An interesting Darren Draper bit questioning whether or not bloggers should consider a broader audience than their home countries when creating entries and posts.

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An interesting @mcleod bit about the purposes for blogging and the ways that writers can grow a blog audience. Great conversation brewing in the comment section.

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A great blog bit on the elements of a good blog comment and the behaviors of a good blog commenter.

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An amazing series of posts from Darren Draper covering the etiquette issues behind blogging. Very thorough and full of terrific ideas.

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A great post that provides suggestions and advice for guest bloggers. Also connects to a series of posts about guest blogging.

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A group of student bloggers had their blogs shut down because of the risk that they might reveal too much personal information online. I'm a bit torn on this one....I agree that internet safety is a concern, but shutdowns seem silly and narrowminded.

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Apparently, a classroom blog is being shut down because of a concern over internet safety. This post gives more details.

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An interesting bit on why/how blogging should play a role in classroom instruction. Like the focus on blog rolls and reading blogs.

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A collection of resources about good blogging. Created by Paul Allison

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An AMAZING Konrad G post on the ways that reflective thinking can be promoted in student bloggers that includes a handout that he uses to promote this thinking within his kids. Spot on Stuff!

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Brian Crosby and his high poverty students have been cranking out entries on their classroom blog for a long while now---until his blog service was blocked by his district's firewall! His response: To have his students write about what blogging means to

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Here's a neat presentation on the keys to being a good blogger. Has some interesting ideas for both teacher and student bloggers.

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A Sylvia Martinez post on how teacher researchers can use blogging to stretch their thinking.

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Another interesting blog post aimed at new teachers on the importance of being flexible in the curriculum and the impact that a set curriculum can have on learning

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A great blog post on how teachers can be seen as learners in their classrooms and with their students. Does have a focus on 21st Century skills.

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