RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Aggregators are a web application which aggregate syndicated web content such as news headlines, blogs, podcasts, and vlogs in a single location for easy viewing. Aggregators reduce the time and effort needed to regularly check websites for updates by creating a unique information space where all updates are displayed. Once subscribed to a feed, an aggregator is able to check for new content at user-determined intervals and retrieve the update (1).
Having to monitor all the blog posts of my fellow classmates as part of this assignment I found Google Reader extremely helpful in allowing me to better manage who and how I reply to blog posts. Since registering with Google Reader I have also subscribed to CNN news feed which allows me to keep informed on all the latest news content from around the world.
In learning contexts using a RSS aggregator will ensure students are able to monitor and schedule their learning experiences appropriately. This is especially important for students who are using podcasts and blog posts regularly as part of their learning tasks. The use of an RSS aggregator will ensure students are studying the most up-to-date material.
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1)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aggregator
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How will an RSS aggregator improve students time management skills? Do you think this will have an impact on how they manage their time in non-technological circumstances?
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