RSS and NEWS READERS

It was interesting exploring the vast possibilities that exist for RSS feeds. I was familiar with the links that Yahoo and MSN provided but wasn't aware that we could add feeds that were of special interest to us. It took me awhile to figure out how to add the links because I kept getting messages saying the URL address was invalid. Finally discovered that if I clicked on the feed icon the address would change and then I was able to copy and paste it into my blog.

The possibilities for the use of this technology in the classroom are incredible. What comes to mind at the moment is the ability to follow the political scene and have the very latest information. The classrooms of the future will be so different from the classrooms today.

Personally, I have a son living in Calgary and find it interesting to keep up with Calgary weather and Canadian news. The RSS feeds make it very convenient.