RSS for Educators: Blogs, Newsfeeds, Podcasts, and Wikis in the Classroom

by John G. Hendron

A powerful technology, but a simple concept, RSS ('Really Simple Syndication') makes it possible to easily access frequently updated content on the Internet. RSS allows you to 'subscribe' to content and have updates automatically delivered to your computer. Many Web 2.0 tools, including blogs, podcasts, and wikis, have been made even more useful with the advent of RSS technology. Let expert John Hendron show you how to use a news aggregator to harness the power of RSS for a variety of purposes, including classroom projects, professional development, and keeping students and parents informed. * Learn how to use free and inexpensive software such as Garage Band and Audacity to manipulate audio files and create podcasts. * Explore the pros and cons of various blogging platforms. * Have your students blog, and use RSS to deliver their assignments to you automatically. With RSS and the Read/Write Web, the possibilities are endless. A glossary and an extensive list of online resources round out this essential guide to the power of Web syndication. Topics -Web 2.0
-technology integration
-curriculum design
-curriculum design
-blogs
-wikis
-newsfeeds
-podcasts
-professional development Also Web 2.0: New Tools, New Schools - ISBN 1564842347
Toys to Connecting Student Cell Phones to Education - ISBN 1564842479 The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy and leadership for innovation. ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and ISTE's annual conference (formerly known as the National Educational Computing Conference, or NECC), ISTE represents more than 100,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education. Some of the areas in which we publish
-Web. 2.0 in the classroom-RSS, podcasts, and more
-National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
-Professional development for educators and administrators
-Integrating technology into the classroom and curriculum
-Safe practices for the Internet and technology
-Educational technology for parents

Genres: Education, Technology

308 pages, Paperback

First published March 15, 2008

Reviews

[Bill · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this to be a quick read, but I did already have experience with the content so I was not necessarily the intended audience. It seems like a decent place to get stated for those looking for some how-to steps. Of course, as any book with details about a dynamically changing topic, there was at least once instance I found that was out of date -- links to websites that no longer existed. Even so, the book was useful to help me quickly to pull out some ideas and topics that I used during training for teachers on podcasting and web 2.0 in general.