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Overview
Overview
RSS feeds help you customize the information you receive. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a way of feeding updates to your favorite web sites right on your desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device. Teachers need to keep current with trends and issues, and developing an RSS feed for your favorite sites is the best way to make sure that you are always current.
It's like customizing your own newspaper. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a way of feeding updates to your favorite web sites right on your desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device. Teachers need to keep current with trends and issues, and developing an RSS feed for your favorite sites is the best way to make sure that you are always current.
Assignment Objectives
Assignment Objectives
After completing this assignment you will:
Be able to describe an RSS Feed
Identify at least two tools to use for subscribing to RSS Feeds
Create an account in an RSS reader
Subscribe to at least three (3) feeds
What is an RSS Feed?
What is an RSS Feed?
Did you ever wonder what that little orange button was that you see on different web sites? An RSS Feed is a way to be notified when updates or new content is added to a web site. This way, you don't have to remember to check a website that you like every day just to see.
RSS Feeds, news groups, blogs and other sites that specialize in information are a must for the 21st century citizen. These tools help you to keep your knowledge up-to-date and help educators become inspired with ideas, learn about new technologies, and connect with other education professionals.
What is Feedly?
What is Feedly?
You can add RSS Feeds to your Windows Live Mail, or you can use a web tool like Feedly. Feedly is a site that can be used with Google Chrome and can be found through the Google Chrome store. If you haven't downloaded Google Chrome, it is an excellent browser for use with Google products and tools. As you can see from the screen shot below, when new content is added to your "subscribed" sites, you will get a notification sent to your RSS feed.
A brief one page tutorial on the Feedly RSS feeder is located at iTeachU.
Instructions
Instructions
Create a Feedly Account
Locate 3 educational technology sites (i.e., Free Technology for Teachers)
Add these sites to your Feedly page
Take a screen shot of your feedly page and attach.
In a Microsoft Word document, write 2-3 sentences (be honest!) reflectiong on whether or not you liked this tool, whether you will use it in the future, and whether or not you are using this on a web browser or on your smartphone).
Submit your assignment in your course by attaching the image and the reflection.
Resources
Resources
RSS: What is All the Fuss About?
How to Take Screenshots in Windows 10
How to Take a Screenshot on your Mac
Top RSS Feeds for Teachers
Top RSS Feeds for Teachers
Education
Education
Education Week -Add feeds
Edweek.org distributes many RSS feeds covering stories from our publications and blogs.
Find the news topic or blog that you would like to receive regular updates about, and click on the RSS button next to it to get the feed address for the reader of your choice.
eSchool News - Add feeds
Every day, they feature new articles on the benefits of technology in education, explore new technology in schools, cover technology trends in education, and share insights into educational innovations that are transforming teaching and learning. Do you have ideas to share about how technology helps education or using technology in the classroom?
Edutopia – Add feed
The perennial favourite, Edutopia dishes out practical classroom strategies and tips, lesson ideas, personal stories, and innovative approaches to improving teaching practices.
Free Technology for Teachers – add feed
One of the most popular feeds created just for teachers, ‘Free Technology for Teachers’ does exactly what is says on the tin. Free… Technology… For… Teachers.
Mindshift – add feed
Created by KQED and NPR, MindShift explores the future of learning in all its dimensions, covering cultural and technology trends, innovations in education, groundbreaking research, education policy, and more.
TED Ed – add feed
The education spin-off of the ever popular TED talks, these engaging animated videos can be used for lessons, supplementary material or even just a bit of ‘educational’ fun.
Fractus Learning – add feed
With a focus on technology in education, Fractus Learning publishes articles, insights and ideas for educators who are passionate about technology and learning.
Technology
Technology
6. TechCrunch – add feed
The original (and in some minds the best) Technology blog, TechCrunch is the most popular tech blog around, offering the latest technology news and information on startups.
7. The Next Web – add feed
The Next Web is my personal favourite of the technology blogs. Going a bit deeper than just the latest tech, the articles focus on international technology news, business and culture.
8. The Verge – add feed
Broadening the term of geek, The Verge looks at the intersection of technology, science, art, and culture, offering in-depth reporting and long-form feature stories of impeccably high quality.
9. Google Blog – add feed
This is the feed to follow for all you Google-heads, delving into insights from Googlers (Google employees) on their own products, technology, and the Google culture.
10. MacRumors – add feed
The place to be for everything Apple, MacRumors is something of an institution for finding out the latest whispers that have ‘leaked’ out of Apple HQ.
Creativity
Creativity
11. Brain Pickings – add feed
A real mix of anything and everything… As long as it has ‘interestingness’ and creativity. The core ethos behind Brain Pickings is that creativity is a combinatorial force of knowledge, insight, information and inspiration.
12. Adafruit – add feed
With a focus on technology and electronics, the Adafruit blog is the ultimate ‘makers’ feed. Covering 3D printing, engineering, DIY, open source hardware, arduino, raspberry pi, art, hacking there is something for every maker.
13. Recyclart – add feed
Recyclart combines two wonderful activities. Recycling and Art! This feed is chockablock full of creative ideas based on repurposed, recycled, reused, reclaimed, upcycled and restored things.
14. MAKE – add feed
One of the most popular feeds for makers and DIYers around, the Make blog is the digital home of the ever popular Make magazine.
15. Behance – add feed
One of my newest favourites, the Behance feed delivers amazing artwork submitted by some of the greatest artists (of any form) from around the web. Get ready to have your mind BLOWN!
Leadership
Leadership
16. 99u – add feed
Many of the best leadership insights from around the world are collated by 99u. With huge variety in content, every post still resonates for anyone looking to lead.
17. A Principal’s Reflections – add feed
The personal blog of principal and author (Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times) Eric Sheninger, this feed is the best of the best when it comes to leading in education.
18. Leadership – Fast Company – add feed
The Fast Company is one of the greatest publishers on any front, and their leadership stream is no exception, particularly if leading the digital frontier is your focus.
19. Seth Godin – add feed
One of the most well recognized leaders in business and digital, Seth Godin’s teachings are applicable and relevant to any forward thinking leader. Well worth investigating.
20. Zenhabits – add feed
A very different type of leadership feed, Zenhabits looks at leadership with a more holistic approach. Living well. Productivity. And finding simplicity in the daily chaos of our lives.
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