What is RSS? Really Simple Syndication!
Actually, it is really simple! An RSS is just a way to keep track of updated and relevant information posted on websites. Instead of visiting a list of your favorite sites or blogs, just use an RSS feed to show you the latest updates. I like this helpful video (by Common Craft) that describes RSS as being Netflix, as compared to the video store. That made sense to me!
I explored a bunch of different options with using RSS. I think it could be successfully used in the classroom. It is a great way to keep up to date on a research topic or current events. If a class website, wiki, or blog is used, then students can find out immediately if anything new was posted or assigned. Teachers, as well, can find out quickly if students posted anything to the site.
Overall, it is a big time saver! Want to save time? Here are a few RSS feed readers for you to check out:
For about two years, I have really enjoyed using Bloglovin’ - a way to manage your feeds. I use the Bloglovin’ iPad app and enjoy receiving only the alerts for the blogs that I follow. I love reading and keeping up with my favorite blogs, and I value the musical and educational inspiration gained from them. I had a whole list of bookmarked blogs/sites. But with this site, I just get an alert, visit the app, and then from there, I can the latest entries, visit their actual page, and even save/file the entry for later use. I love it! This ensures that I never miss one of my favorite blog posts.
I have set up 3 different RSS feeds within my blog here. You can see them on the right side of the page. ---->
ISTE Standards used: 3. Knowledge Constructor -
b. Evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility and relevance of information, media, data or other resources.
c. Curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.
d. build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories and pursuing answers and solutions.
~Your not-so-techy teacher
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