Readings - Module 4
Some of the most compelling articles, blog posts, and current journalism on the topic. Hopefully a healthy mix of writing that makes you think and writing that helps you do.
Jason B. Jones, ProfHacker blog | September 4, 2009
"There is, in fact, a simpler way to keep up. What if you opened one application or browser window, and every time one of your favorite sites updated, you found out? What if, in that same application, you could also set up things like automatic searches, so that any time news about your current research obsession was published, you found out? You could also track your packages, see new pictures in your Flickr groups, see Twitter friends–basically, anything that updates would tell you in one spot, rather than force you to go out to lots of different websites."
NB: Although this article provides a great overview of the concept, it is somewhat out of date as far as tools are concerned. For a list of recommended RSS readers, see below.
Five Best Google Reader Alternatives: Alan Henry, Lifehacker.com
Getting Started with Browser Extensions
Kyle's Favorite Chrome Extensions
Jill Duffy, PCMag.com | February 13, 2012
"When we need to get work done, we can't always stop, bookmark what we're doing, and research the problem or an answer or a solution on the spot. It interrupts the flow. One of the most effective ways to learn a skill and develop a habit is through repetition."