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RSS for Educators

by Juned on March 20th, 2008

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE(r)) is releasing a new book that might be of interest to RSS evangelists. educators and just about anyone interested in RSS. The name of the book is … RSS for Educators: Blogs, Newsfeeds, Podcasts, and Wikis in the Classroom and it was written by teacher and instructional technologist John G. Hendron.

According to the press release of the booK:

…shows educators how to use a news aggregator to harness the power of RSS for a variety of purposes, including classroom projects, professional development and keeping students and parents informed. Author and RSS expert John Hendron explains how to use free and inexpensive software such as Garage Band and Audacity to manipulate audio files and create podcasts, and discusses the pros and cons of various blogging platforms. Educators can have students blog and use RSS to deliver their assignments automatically. “With RSS and the Read/Write Web, the possibilities are endless,” says Hendron.[Source]

Aside from the above mentioned subjects the book has the following:

(1) A complete introduction to RSS technology

(2) How to harness the power of RSS for educational purposes

(3) The pros and cons of low-cost and free Web 2.0 software

(4) A list of on-line resources

(5) A glossary

According to the IETSI the book was written and debeloped for the following type of readers: (i) Grade K–12 teachers, (ii) pre-service teachers, (iii) technology coordinators, (iv) curriculum developers; and (v) teacher educators.

I still think anyone who wants to spread the RSS Word or who wants read, despite the recommendation of the IETSI, would buy and read the book.

The book looks promising based on the press release but what else makes it seem a good buy at 20.95 US Dollars.

(1) It is published and endorsed by IETSI an respected non-stock organization that provides leadership and service by promoting the effective use iof technology in PK-12 and teacher educaiton.

(2) Mr. Hendron has very good credentials:

John G. Hendron has been employed since 1999 as a teacher and instructional technologist for Goochland County Public Schools in Virginia. Hendron produces a regular podcast for members of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE). He also freelances as a graphic and Web designer. In December 2006, he received the Virginia State Technology Leadership Award from the Virginia Department of Education.[Source]

You can buy the book here. Or if you have any questions about the book contact them:

Marlene Nesary (mnesary@iste.org)
Media Contact
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
175 West Broadway, Suite 300
Eugene, OR 97401-3003
Phone : 541-302-3789

or here.

I wish they had provided an online sample of book for reading. Has anyone read this book?

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