RSS

Definitions
RSS is a family of web feed programs that allows users to subscribe to their favorite websites. RSS - Real Simple Syndication RSS - Rich Site Summary Aggregator-a service that gathers information published by different sources and organises it together under a common search interface RDF - Resource Description Framework, a general framework for describing a Web site's metadata Atom - XML-based document format and HTTP-based protocol designed for the syndication of Web content

Applications
Instant notification of changes/news for a particular blog or website Current Events Professional Development Tracking assignments

Benefits
Ease of management Reduce the bulk from Inbox Real-time deliveries Vast content choices

Guidelines
The following icons indicate that a web page or service offers RSS feeds:

In most cases, subscribing to an RSS feed is as simple as either clicking on the RSS/XML icon and choosing to subscribe.

Internet Explorer 7.0 and Firefox 2.0 allow you to click on this icon in the tool bar to subscribe quickly to a feed.

Aggregators
[|Google Reader] [|Bloglines] [|NewsIsFree] [|Newsgator]

Classroom/School Samples
[|Nashville Community High School Library]

Suggested Sites
[|Bloglines] Open a free account to collect RSS feeds from your favorite sources. [|RSS to JavaScript] "Use our 100% free tool to easily insert dynamically updated RSS, RDF and ATOM feeds into any web page ..." [|Technorati]- Search engine for feeds and blogs