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RSS For Educators Blogs Newsfeeds Podcasts And Wikis

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 include:-Web 2.0-technology integration-curriculum design-curriculum design-blogs-wikis-newsfeeds-podcasts-professional development

Also available: Web 2.0: New Tools, New Schools – ISBN 1564842347 Toys to Tools: Connecting Student Cell Phones to Education – ISBN 1564842479The 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 are: -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

 

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