Learning Via RSS
4-B-2 Learning via RSS
RSS is tool I am familiar with, but am considering in a new way. I use RSS to incorporate MSNBC and CNN video from nightly broadcasts. I incorporate the video into lessons on a semi regular basis in my social studies classes. The use of RSS is teacher driven and directed. RSS is used exclusively by me, and topics and information shared with the students are my choice. Although I had personally used RSS for news articles and news videos, until 4-B-2 I had not considered the use of RSS by students.
As I am thinking more about my job change, the use of RSS becomes a more valuable tool for my future students and for my continued professional development.
The use of RSS in my future high school classroom will take a different form. In utilizing Web 2.0 in the classroom, an RSS almost becomes necessary. It saves times by bringing new information to the reader, rather than going out and searching for it. In the classroom, I could select a series of “anchor” blogs and topics. These would be blogs and sites we all have delivered; then allow the students to find their own content appropriate sites to personalize their own learning. This will be particularly useful in a course on current events I will be teaching in the spring of 2009.
Furthermore, I see the use of my google.reader as tool to stay current on topics and best practices. I can identify areas of interest and find others with common interests. I enjoy looking at the notes and personal observations from conferences and meetings regarding the use of Web 2.0 in education. The Open PD idea is something I want to explore further.
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