Thing #10

I chose Google Reader for my RSS. I already have a Google account through my blog spot so the account was already set up for me. I liked that I could keep track of both news sites and blog spots through Google Reader. I also like the fact that through RSS I can receive updates as they happen and not have to search favorite websites for information. I chose a variety of sites to keep track of including Coolcatteacher and Dangerously Irrelevant as recommended by Dr. Wall. I also chose to keep track of blogs concerning educational trends, tips from other English teachers and news reports on education. I plan to use this tool for my personal learning and to keep myself informed about changes in educational policy. In today's political environment, I believe a lot of changes in education will be coming about and I want to stay informed. I believe other teachers might find this tool useful for the same reasons. What an easy way to stay connected to people in your profession world-wide where you can daily exchange information without wasting time checking to see if someone has updated or commented on their blog.