What is RSS?

RSS is the engine of Web 2.0 syndication. RSS stands for really simple syndication (or rich site summary). It is the tool that enables instant sharing, notification and syndication of new and / or updated materials.

An RSS feed is an xml file on the web that briefly describes updates to such elements as blogs, podcasts, and wikis. Google's FeedBurner is an advanced RSS generator. Subscribe to feeds via a Web browser (Internet Explorer 7 or Firefox) or any of many aggregators.

Sample Applications:

• In classes with current events applications, students may gather relevant news reports and post comments, etc.
• Track developments in education and the disciplines -- search and locate once, then read on a daily, weekly, monthly basis