RSS - Feeds

AKA

Real Simple Syndication

The KISS Definition

• Basically it is a way to get new web updates without going to each individual site.

• The news comes to you and you can skim through it quickly to see what you want to read in more detail.

How to Get Started

• Sign up for an aggregator

• Find your favorite sites

• Look for this symbol

• Subscribe

• Begin reading

Some Resources to Use

• Google Reader

• Bloglines.com

• Newsgator.com

• My Yahoo!

My RSS Accounts

• ESPN• Green Bay Press Gazette• WLUK News• Consumer Reports• Fox Sports• Fox Education Stories• Tech Bargains• USA Today• Dave Ramsey

Why use RSS Feeds?

• Eliminates unnecessary emails

• Reduces ads and spam

• Read more content in less time

A few drawbacks

• Have to stay up to date or account can get overwhelming

• All websites don’t have RSS Feed symbol so you can’t subscribe to them

• Takes a few weeks to get good at finding relevant articles quickly.

Advantages in the Classroom

• Students can have up-to-date information

• Students can have all the information without going to different websites

Let’s Take a Look!

Google Reader

My Yahoo!

Bloglines