Have your students set up their own Google accounts so that they have access to Google Reader and all other Google tools. The instructions for you to set up an RSS Google Reader account to start subscribing to updated content on websites and blogs is below.
I have given you the instructions in a collection of images below, to help you set up an account with Google reader and I find it really nice to be able to just set up my iGoogle homepage on my laptop and I am instantly logged in all the time now. This means I get the updates whenever I go to my homepage which is handy for me. You can also view a portion of the blog post instead of going to the full version page but have the option to go to the homepage of the blog or site you're reading about or save the post for later or star it as a favorite to view anytime. My favorite part for when I am really busy and have no time to read anything at all? "MARK ALL AS READ" and it is clear!
I used this website for about 3 years and I loved it because it is really simple to understand, get started and update. The only issue I had was that I wanted a more centralized location because I was not always logging into the same computer every day and it just didn't work for my needs anymore but I absolutely suggest you try this if you are not a huge Google freak. It is also handy because it allows you to view a small portion of the full blog post or site update without going to the full site unless you want to. You can also save posts for later and as a favorite.
Subscribing to Blogs and RSS feeds
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The better way if you want to follow a number of different sites is to subscribe to their RSS feed using a Feed Reader.
Most blogs, news sites and web sites (e.g. Ning, Del.cio.us) now use RSS to notify readers of new content. Sites that do provide updates using RSS will have one or more of the icons you see on the right. RSS stands for “Really Simple Syndication.” It’s simply a way for new information to come to you whenever it’s put online.
You don’t need to worry about what it means–just learn how to use it. If you aren’t using a Feed Reader I suggest you use Google Reader. The best way is to set up your own personally iGoogle page and then add a Google Reader gadget to your iGoogle page.
Reading and RSS
Have your students set up their own Google accounts so that they have access to Google Reader and all other Google tools. The instructions for you to set up an RSS Google Reader account to start subscribing to updated content on websites and blogs is below.
Information below borrowed from:
http://aquaculturepda.wikispaces.com/Subscribe
A couple providers of RSS feed aggregators...
I have given you the instructions in a collection of images below, to help you set up an account with Google reader and I find it really nice to be able to just set up my iGoogle homepage on my laptop and I am instantly logged in all the time now. This means I get the updates whenever I go to my homepage which is handy for me. You can also view a portion of the blog post instead of going to the full version page but have the option to go to the homepage of the blog or site you're reading about or save the post for later or star it as a favorite to view anytime. My favorite part for when I am really busy and have no time to read anything at all? "MARK ALL AS READ" and it is clear!
I used this website for about 3 years and I loved it because it is really simple to understand, get started and update. The only issue I had was that I wanted a more centralized location because I was not always logging into the same computer every day and it just didn't work for my needs anymore but I absolutely suggest you try this if you are not a huge Google freak. It is also handy because it allows you to view a small portion of the full blog post or site update without going to the full site unless you want to. You can also save posts for later and as a favorite.
Subscribing to Blogs and RSS feeds
Most blogs, news sites and web sites (e.g. Ning, Del.cio.us) now use RSS to notify readers of new content. Sites that do provide updates using RSS will have one or more of the icons you see on the right. RSS stands for “Really Simple Syndication.” It’s simply a way for new information to come to you whenever it’s put online.
You don’t need to worry about what it means–just learn how to use it. If you aren’t using a Feed Reader I suggest you use Google Reader. The best way is to set up your own personally iGoogle page and then add a Google Reader gadget to your iGoogle page.
This is how you do it: