RSS

= RSS  =

__What is RSS?__
It stands for Real Simple Syndication and syndication is a way of sharing content among websites. For people, its a way of getting updates on content that is getting posted on the web.For a further 6 minute explanation, check out What is RSS? for [|Administrator] and/or the video clip below: media type="youtube" key="0klgLsSxGsU" height="273" width="448"

__Reasons for Use__

 * free up time from reading printed material towards receiving topic-specific e-articles and information
 * easily forward a link to colleagues/staff
 * keep up with current trends in education news, blogs, etc.
 * quickly see content update on websites, including your own school/school division site

__Ease of Use__
To get started you need to choose an Aggregator service.Aggregator services such as Netvibes, Pageflakes, Google Reader and Bloglines have tutorials designed to help new users create a collection of active feeds.
 * [|Netvibes] is the best way to track information on the web.
 * [|Pageflakes] - teacher edition feed reading service with nice visual layout. Can easily write a blog, edit and add different tasks. As well one can create a discussion forum directly in RSS for communicating with other teachers and even students.
 * [|Google Reader] - constantly checks your favorite news sites and blogs for new content.
 * [|Bloglines] - choose the content you like to read. News, blogs, weather...it's up to you.


 * //Dedicate a few moments each day to browse your aggregator website - this will certainly motivate and challenge your thinking as well as engaging others when you leave comments. Share your RSS with others and explore together!//**

__Examples__
[|SLITech Netvibes] site that contains information on: Technology, Administrators, Superintendents, Teachers, Literacy, Numeracy, Smartboards, Special Education/Inclusion, etc. [|Bill Ferriter example] [|School leaders sample] [|Gr6 Social St] [|Gr6 Lang Arts]