Setting+Up+Your+RSS+Feed

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) might not seem so simple at first but don't lose heart! Google Reader is very easy to use once you know the basics. Here are two tutorials to help you set up your own RSS feed. Watch the first tutorial and follow the instructions to set up a basic feed. After you've had a chance to play with it, watch the next tutorial. It is approximately 10 minutes long and will answer many, if not all, of your questions.
 * Boldly Begin Your RSS Journey **

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 * RSS Novice: Getting Started with Google Reader **

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 * RSS Apprentice: Building a Great RSS Feed with Google Reader **

Google Reader is a great place to start and might completely meet your personal and professional needs. However, other RSS tools exist. Each offers some unique features that set them apart from each other. Although they appear more complicated, remember they are all set up on the same principle of subscribing to and corraling information from the Web. Here are a few you might want to check out:
 * RSS Master: Exploring the Possibilities Beyond Google Reader **

Bloglines: [|www.bloglines.com/] Netvibes: [|www.netvibes.com/] NewsGator Products: [] FeedDemon for Windows NetNewsWire for Mac NetNewsWire for iPad and iPhone

Teachers be aware that RSS feeds can be set up to include email accounts, Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter among other sites that may be inappropriate for your instructional goals.
 * Word of Caution for the Classroom **