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 * There are many different individuals who write online blogs. A blog is short for a web log. They are easy to set-up and a way to share authentic writing with a real audience. Find a blog post that you find insightful. Post a link to the blog along with a brief commentary. Follow the example below:**======

Shawn's Blog "Think, Thank, Thunk" by Stacey Gonzales

In this blog post, Shawn describes the challenges faced by teachers to only go "skin" deep because of pressure to "teach to the test" and the push for standards-based instruction. While I agree standards are important and help students and teachers assess learning, there is a point where authentic classroom experiences are lost for fear of "not following the curriculum." Read it and form your own opinion.

We all know there is a movement towards //more accountability through high stakes testing//. One of the justifications for this shift is the fallacy that it will make the American educational system more competitive internationally. Meanwhile, China is instituting a shift away from standardized testing.
 * [|Do We Need to Ditch High-Stakes Testing to Compete with China?] from Pete Nackovic**

[|Digital Chalkie] by Zak Knott

"The main purpose of Digital Chalkie is to provide an open hub for Oceania educators using ICT to engage in dialogue that may help facilitate the best educational outcomes for their students. The domain name uses the word ‘chalkie’ as an affectionately defunct Aussie term for teachers. The goal is to establish a hub/magazine/think-tank in the form of a group blog for teachers to support each other and to collaborate in the use of ICT."

[|OMG Facts] from //**Maggie Maslowski**//

This is a blog for discovering something new. It has lots of interesting, weird, (maybe, even useless) info that may intrigue, shock, or surprise you! For example: "You share your birthday with approximately 18 million other people worldwide." OR "Sharks act calmer when listening to AC/DC!" OR "Starbucks was named after a character from Moby Dick!" Check out the site for more info and articles!

[|Articles about the Common Core State Standards] from //**Teri Spata-Genovese**// This blog has varies posts about the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

[|High Techpectations] High Techpectations is a blog complete with ideas and resources for Educators that want to incorporate technology into their classroom. She has links to articles, teacher resources, videos, and other useful blogs.

[|Article] from Tenita Ramey Should all teachers be leaders? Read and form your own opinion.