Module 8

What is an RSS Feed ?

'RSS (most commonly expanded as "Really Simple Syndication") is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated works—such as blog entries, news headlines, audio, and video—in a standardized format.'

I have been using a RSS feed while completing this course with a number of blogs that I follow. I receive an update every time they post a new blog...

that way I don't need to go looking for them...they come to me.

I particularly enjoyed the videos used to explain about RSS feeds as they were so easy to understand. I think that in my role as ESL teacher I would use this as a resource for myself rather than with or for my students.  


What is google reader?

 

'Google Reader is a feed reader. It allows you to subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds. You can manage feeds, label them, and even share your feed collection with others.'

 Life with Google Reader is 'easy as a b c ' because it really does all the work for you.

Ahh..there's no looking back when you've google on your side!