RSS+FEEDS

RSS feeds (Really Simple Syndication) offer an easy way to get the most updated articles, links, blogs, or information to your students. This widget automatically posts the newest articles without having to go to the site. Here are some great examples.

NEW YORK TIMES (This one is from their "Science" section but they offer tons more)
rss url="http://feeds.nytimes.com/nyt/rss/Science" link="true" description="true" number="5"

TIME MAGAZINE TOP STORIES
rss url="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/time/topstories" link="true" number="5"

SMARTBOARD BLOG - get the lastest tips, sites, and lesson templates.
rss url="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TeachersLoveSmartBoards" link="true" description="true" number="5"

DELICIOUS LINKS AND BOOKMARKS - delicious is one of many social bookmarking sites that allows you to share all of the cool sites you may encounter. Here are some of my recent links.
rss url="http://feeds.delicious.com/v2/rss/rogersdi?count=15" link="true" description="true" number="5"

How do I find the RSS feed on a site I like? 1. Look for the RSS feed logo 2. Click on the icon and copy the link in the browser. 3. Go back to your wikispace and click on the edit button. 4. Click on the Widgets (TV button) and find RSS Feed. 5. Paste the link in the Feed URL box. 6. You can choose how many sites you want to show (I usually just select 5) as well as other options.