Before this class I hadn't heard of RSS (that's just one reason why I knew I needed to update my technology toolbox!). But after playing with it I can see the extreme potential for personal and professional lives! Sending all the information that interests you to one site is brilliant!
In the past I haven't spent much time looking at blogs and newsfeeds. My time on the computer is usually rather limited with 2 kids vying for my attention, usually a quick check of e-mail and maybe facebook. The few other sites I do check occasionally don't have RSS connections which disappointed me. Of course, with the plethora of websites and blogs out there, I was able to find a few that interest me. I chose blogs that would continue to pertain to me at this point in my life even after our 23 Things class is over.
Educators should take advantage of RSS. What a fabulous way to connect with teachers nationally, or even internationally, to access lesson plans and learn from each other. They can all connect via RSS with other teachers on staff to keep up with professional blogs as to what is going on in the classrooms nearby. Both parents and students could subscribe to a teacher's blog which could contain class info, assignments, pose discussion questions, enrichment activities, reading suggestions, etc. The possibilities are tremendous!
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