chapter 5

Chapter 5:RSS

RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication and is an application that helps to regulate the flow of information to their computers.  By requesting that certain information be sent from particular sites automatically and regularly, users can receive the most up to date information instantly.  This tool is a timesaver as it sends the information all to one site allowing the user to access it when they choose and to either file and save or delete them.  

Students need this tool to navigate through the mass of information that is both the curse and blessing of this technological era.  The NCTE states that “readers and writers need to manage, analyze and synthesize multiple streams of simultaneous information.”  RSS could help students achieve this goal.  Although I can’t comment on actually using this tool, I can, see using it in relation to the previously mentioned example of Free

There were many other suggestions about how to manage the updates on various topics (i.e.) and until I begin using it, I can’t comment on what would work for me personally or in the classroom.  The following were some suggested RSS feeds: with OR without student weblogs; new search feeds; weblog searches; new group searches; other news outlets; bookmarks and twitter.  As with any source the credentials of the author, as well as the purpose and date of the information should be considered.