Rss

Hello

Any thing that saves time and makes life easier is always good. In saying that, I have found a few problems with RSS. Upon trying to subscribe to all my class mates blogs I notice that in less than half of them they had no RSS button or similar button. I don't know if this makes it so I cannot subscribe at all though google reader or if it is just my lack of knowledge. Which leads me to think that this could mean that I would still have to visit each site I can not subscribe to. This could be rather difficult when there are more than several sites, as I can quickly see myself forgetting some sites.

I also often check sites to watch TV shows that I like. While RSS could be helpful, there is something comforting about going to all my sites and checking out if the new episode is out one by one. It doesn't even make sense why! I just know if it was just google reader I went to I would feel let down, there is anticipation built up by doing it the 'old way' and I just can't give it up. Yep, I'm crazy :). I do like the idea that I have the option though. So while I know how valuable this is I think it is not for me in my personal use. Besides I think this would suit people who are busier and have a lot to keep track of online.

This could be very useful in education in rather the same situation in which I/we use it. Students can blog and can keep track of others blogs by using RSS to access them easily and comment. Google reader is a RSS that is really easy to use and free. That means students can use this tool at no cost to the school. All in all this is a very handy tool.