RSS stands for Real Simple Syndication and is a format for providing web content updates that are delivered to an aggregator. An aggregator is a web tool that collects RSS feeds and places all subscribed feeds into one location, making content easy to access in one place and keeping users informed of new updates automatically. RSS and aggregators can save users time, make sharing content simple, and help teachers and students collaborate by subscribing to blogs and staying current on topics.

1. Introduction to RSS andAggregatorsbyBen Pavalko

2. What is RSS?Real Simple Syndication

3. Format for providing web content updates.Delivered to an aggregator.http://www.flickr.com/photos/extremenho/4297682865/sizes/s/in/photostream/

4. What is an Aggregator? Web 2.0 tool used to collects RSS feeds. Commonly called a Reader

5. Place all subscribed feeds in one location. Google Reader; well known aggregator.http://www.flickr.com/photos/chin/51592689/sizes/o/in/photostream/

6. Benefits of RSS and Aggregators Content in one location

7. Saves time

8. Feeds appear automatically

9. New content

10. Easy to sharehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/dannysullivan/1574792803/sizes/m/in/photostream/

11. In the Classroom Just a few ideas:

12. Collaboration

13. Share information with students

14. Subscribe to student blogs

15. Stay current within content areashttp://www.flickr.com/photos/kennedylibrary/3944441611/sizes/m/in/photostream/

16. Subscribe Today!http://www.flickr.com/photos/suewaters/2366535729/sizes/m/in/photostream/