Below is a link to my Google Reader bundle.
I have worked in the technology field for a number of years and have never really done anything with RSS. My very limited experience with RSS included nothing more than trying to remove it from an executive’s Outlook account. He did not recall subscribing to anything and was convinced it was spam.
One of the things I love about the modern-day web browser is tabbed browsing and the ability to have multiple pages open upon launch. This is how I have managed the 2-3 news and industry pages that I visit daily. I am now working to add those pages to Google Reader and replace those 2-3 webpages with my RSS reader.
I do not work in a school but I would like to possibly incorporate RSS in my role as a software trainer. The most obvious use would be to include feeds about industry standards and best practices in a bundle. Sharing the bundle on our company project plan site or within the pages of our LMS would allow all participants quick access to the resources I frequent. We have recently added a company wide newsletter where this content might be found useful.
I have encountered some sites that download an XML file when attempting to subscribe. When I investigated this in the tutorials, the explanation seemed straight forward but the fields and locations within reader did not match that of the tutorial. I could not upload an XML, only OPML file. I suspect the documentation was created for an earlier version and needs to be updated. I will continue to explore this and will post my findings upon success.
I installed a link in the Chrome bookmarks bar that allows for quick subscription via Google Reader. It was listed under the Tips and Tricks of the Google Reader page and was simple to install. Just drag the link to the bookmarks bar. When you visit a site that you would like to receive updates from, simply click on the Subscribe link in the bookmarks bar. If there is a feed available, you will advance to the subscription confirmation page. If there is no subscription available, you will be informed in a pop up window.
AECT Standards
This assignment aligns with AECT standards 3.1 Media Utilization, 3.2 Diffusion of Innovation and 4.4 Information management.
With full intention of using RSS as a means to pass information and best practices to trainees, RSS aligns specifically with 3.1.4 providing accurate and prompt reference information also, 4.4.1 the application of information technique in a learning or training context. I have also identified RSS as a means for the diffusion, adoption and dissemination of innovations in learning community as stated in standard 3.2.1.
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