RSS

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What is RSS?

 * RSS** 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.[|[2]] An RSS document (which is called a "feed," "web feed,"[|[3]] or "channel") includes full or summarized text plus metadata such as publishing dates and authorship. Web feeds benefit publishers by letting them syndicate content quickly and automatically. They benefit readers who want to subscribe to timely updates from favored websites or to aggregate feeds from many sites into one place. RSS feeds can be read using [|software] called an "RSS reader," "feed reader," or an "[|aggregator]," which can be [|web-based] or [|desktop-based]. (from Wikipedia)

**What is an RSS Reader?**
In computing, a **feed aggregator**, also known as a **feed reader, RSS reader** **news reader** or simply **aggregator**, is [|client software] or a [|Web application] which aggregates [|syndicated web content] such as news headlines, [|blogs], [|podcasts], and [|vlogs] in a single location for easy viewing. (from Wikipedia)

In our first class we will be setting up RSS Readers using iGoogle. Please do the following before coming to class on September 24. 1) Set up your own google account if you do not already have one. Use this link to do it: https://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount Write down your username and password and bring them with you to the next meeting.

2) Find a blog you would like to follow from one of these two lists: http://shifthappens.wikispaces.com/Education+Bloggers http://www.teachingtips.com/blog/2008/06/30/50-must-read-up-and-coming-blogs-by-teachers/ We're going to set up your iGoogle page to update you on any blogs you want to follow.