Really Simple Syndication
RSS is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content such as web log (aka blog) entries, news headlines or podcasts. RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with their favorite web sites in an automated manner that's easier than checking them manually. RSS is the equivalent of home delivery of newspapers or your own personal wire service. Websites that offer an RSS feed typically display the following logo:
RSS feeds are best collected, filtered and read using an aggregator. I use SharpReader to collect all of my RSS feeds. Rather than visit each blog to which I subscribe, I just open my aggregator and read all the latest blog entries
Wikipedia offers a list of popular aggregators at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_feed_aggregators
RSS can be particularly useful in an educational setting. Teachers may choose to subscribe to blogs from other educators regarding their particular subject area. They may also choose to subscribe to topic specific blogs for a specific unit or topic of interest. Daily blog entries can be collected in the aggregator and shared with the class - perhaps as a warmup exercise or discussion starter.
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