Like a lot of people here in this class, I don't use RSS that much. That said, I have taken a look at Feedly, and it does appear to be a viable alternative now that GoogleReader is going defunct. The interface appears very similar to GR allowing users to be more accustomed to its features. And its availability on both desktop and mobile platforms is a huge plus for students. The ability to customize feed options for content management is also a benefit. And with GR now going defunct, Feedly has its own cloud sync technology to improve the app's efficiency when it comes to inputting and organizing data. This review may help explain how much it builds on GR's foundation and improves it: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/09/technology/personaltech/three-ways-feedly-outdoes-the-vanishing-google-reader.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
Another site I use for content management, while it may not exactly count as an RSS feed, its still handy for storing and sharing information, is Box.net. I used this in my technology class last year, and its a good means of storing content and sharing it online, for it too comes with its own cloud sync. You can even customize the HTML on Blogger to share content with it. https://www.box.com/signup/o/sendlargefiles
Bo, I seem to be in the same boat as I have not yet held a teaching position either. Box.net is a great tool for storing different types of files. I also found Feedly as a GR alternative, it seems to be heading to the top as a replacement now that GR is gone.
ReplyDeleteCan you use box.net for aggregating students blogs?
ReplyDeleteThere's a bookmarking feature, so I believe so.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the links. Box.net looks like it might come in very handy. Scott and Bo, I have been teaching for a long time and am having a hard time figuring out how all this might be used with students (mine are elementary school aged). I am looking forward to the enlightenment you more "tech savvy" folks can send my way.
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