RSS+Feeds

= = = = =**RSS Feeds** =

RSS is a format for delivering regularly changing web content. Many news-related sites, weblogs and other online publishers syndicate their content as an RSS Feed to whoever wants it. It allows you to easily stay informed by retrieving the latest content from the sites you are interested in. You save time by not needing to visit each site individually. You ensure your privacy, by not needing to join each site's email newsletter.

[|Introducing RSS Feeds] This tutorial explains what an RSS Feed is and when, how, & why to use and subscribe to one.

[|Using Existing RSS Feeds] This tutorial discusses how to find and use established RSS Feeds. (Tutorial provided by Georgia Southern University)

[|Locating RSS Feeds] Adding a (RSS) News Feed to your course: the “Finding an RSS Feed” tutorial is a vital step of incorporating RSS Feeds to your course. (Tutorial provided by Georgia Southern University)

[|RSS Feeds Simplified] RSS in Plain English: 2 steps to using RSS Feeds.

[|RSS Feeds: Best Practices] How to use and read RSS Feeds.

[|How to Subscribe to RSS Feeds] Step by step instructions on how to subscribe to RSS feeds, specifically utilizing Google Reader & Internet Explorer. Includes visual snapshots. [|What You Need to Know About RSS-Beginner's Guide] This article gives clear instructions on subscribing to RSS feed using services such as Google and email clients. [|Google Reader] Overview page for Google Reader. Explore popular items, subscribe to blogs, feeds,, share & create a profile, etc. [|FeedDemon] RSS Reader claiming to be the most popular Windows RSS reader. Syncs with Google Reader & brings RSS to your desktop with the FeedDemon news aggregator. Internet Explorer Firefox Email clients (Outlook, etc.)
 * Subscribing to RSS Feeds: **

[|Embedding RSS Feeds in Course Den] Step by step instructions on how to embed an RSS Feed in Course Den. Includes visual snapshots. [|Have You Burned Your RSS Feed With Feedburner?] Clearly written article explaining how to use Feedburner. [|Integrating RSS Feeds into WebCT] A 15 minute presentation on integrating RSS feeds into WebCT courses. Includes: Screencast, mp3 podcast & PowerPoint. [|Feed2JS Build JavaScript & Preview] This tool will help you format an RSS feed’s display with the information you want to use on your web site & WebCT courses. [|Feed2JS: Build a Feed] This tool with help you format a feed’s display. (Tutorial provided by the Virginia Community College System) [|So What is "Feed to JavaScript"?] This Feed2JS web site provides you a free service that can do all the hard work for you-- in 3 easy steps [|AJAX Dynamic Feed Control] A good alternative provided by Google. Designed to let you add feeds to your pages, sites, and blogs. [|Simple Steps to Create Auto Discovery Code] Simple 3 step process for creating Auto Discovery Code. Provided by FeedForAll. [|Feed Icons] Simple code snippets on how to link a feed within a paragraph. [|RSS Feed Converter] Easily add RSS feeds to your website or blog utilizing Javascript, HTML or PHP code. Create sticky content that is always updated. [|RSS Button Maker] This tool will easily allow you to create RSS buttons or "chicklets" for your blog. Adding links to your blog visitors' favorite RSS reader can increase the number of subscribers to your blog substantially.
 * Creating Code/Scripts for Embedding Feeds in Course Den (Feedburner): **

[|Ideas for Utilizing RSS Feeds in the Classroom] RSS feed how to handbook for the classroom. Includes topics such as: What does a feed do?; How can you use feeds?; Community building & Productivity tools. [|RSS & Education] A listing of uses and resources for RSS in schools and in the classroom. Article includes brainstorming topics such as sharing resources, class blogs, school schedules, podcast lectures, study guides, monitoring research & more.
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[|FeedForAll: RSS Educational Videos] Learn the intricacies of RSS feeds and podasting with RSS and Podcasting Videos.
[|Educational Feeds] Easily find educational feeds by searching or navigating this Educational Feed directory [|U.S. Department of Education RSS Feed] N otifications of ED press releases, funding opportunities, No Child Left Behind, and federal learning resources. [|New York Times RSS Feed] Feeds offer another way to get NYTimes.com content. Latest headlines, summaries & links to full New York Times articles. [|Leigh RSS: Free RSS Tools] RSS creator, editor, widgets, convertor, viewer, etc. [|Education Week] RSS content from Education Week magazine. News topics, articles and blogs for educators.
 * Example RSS Feeds:** Browse these example feeds for ideas and resources for your classroom.

[|RSS Tutorial for Content Publishers & Webmasters] A general tutorial explaining the features and benefits of RSS. Gives a brief technical overview & includes information on a similar format called Atom. [|RSS Tools] Links to a variety of RSS tools. Includes: RSS Knowledgebase, making RSS feeds, educational RSS articles, etc. [|Feed2JS:]Help topics. How to troubleshoot RSS feeds: known issues and fixes, how to have links appear in pop up windows, how to display multipled feeds, strange characters appearing in feeds, feeds updating, etc. [|So What is "Feed to JavaScript"?] This Feed2JS web site provides you a free service that can do all the hard work for you-- in 3 easy steps [|14 "Other" Ways to Use RSS Feeds] Resources for utilizing RSS feeds. Includes sending RSS to an e-mail, phones, PDF, IM & websites; forwarding e-mails as RSS; Twitter feed; scheduling & reminder tools, converting feeds to speech and much more. [|More Information About RSS Feeds] Introduction to RSS for educational designers. [|Comprehensive Listing of RSS Feed Resources in this Wiki (Document)] A listing of all of the RSS Feed Resources covered in this Wiki. Available for download (Word Document) Online Version of the Comprehensive Listing of RSS Feed Resources: Wiki An online version of the above Wiki resources. [|UWG Distance Faculty Support Blog] Distance learning topics, tools & tutorials. Frequently updated blog, includes topics such as: CourseDen Tutorials, Online & Distance Education Help, Wimba’s Top 10 Unique Classrooms, Online Course Development, Fun & Useful Web Tools, and more. [|CourseDen] Log in page for CourseDen [| Podcasting & RSS Feeds]  This tutorial provides information on how to sync-up your podcast to an RSS feed.
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