4.1 RSS FEEDS

Well, today my eyes were opened to RSS feeds and how they can help mainstream the way that I obtain information from various sources. I have always been a big Facebook user as a means to get information. But, it has become obvious that there is a better way. Facebook has become too busy, too animated, and too much of nosey nuisance in my life. I mean, how does it know that I need a new curling iron and suggest options to me? Because Facebook is always following all of my searches, my conversations and my online activity like a hovering mother over a toddler.

The Old Reader is going to be my savior from Facebook clutter. I can now access reputable materials that I personally have chosen to get my information from without all of the other nonsense!

Five of the feeds that I am most excited about include:

Ask a Tech Teacher– This site will give me the ability to get top tech advice from a technology teacher. Her posts look super helpful and easy to follow and understand.

Edible Garden– I want to create an indoor garden for student use in cooking. This has tons of articles and posts for things to grow that can be eaten in all different recipes.

Food Revolution– I am teaching a new class called Food Trends. This site has great info on what is trendy in food, cooking and eating out.

Vegan Yum Yum– I teach a 3 week unit about vegan and vegetarians. I am always looking for updated recipes and new information to share about this growing trend in eating.

Food Intolerance Network-I have many students that have their own food intolerances and teach about many of them in my classes. This will help to keep me aware of news and changes regarding this topic.

I cannot wait to add to my subscriptions over time! What a great new tool to have in my back pocket and a real time saver!