The document discusses various emerging technologies that can be used to save time, organize research, and improve teaching including RSS feeds, blogs, wikis, social bookmarking, virtual meetings, and instant messaging. It provides brief definitions and explanations of what each technology is and why it is useful. Examples of specific software and tools are also mentioned. Overall tips for using these technologies in an educational setting are provided.

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5. RSS What is RSS? Real Simple Syndication – “format used to publish frequently updated content” What is a RSS reader? Also called feed reader or aggregator Software to read RSS content Why is it cool? Allows you to subscribe to multiple feeds, and the reader automatically checks for updates. Check out my post to see the amazing things you can do with RSS content. Examples Bloglines Google Reader Other Software Why? Time Saver Ability to share Richer courses Keep in touch

6. BLOGS What is a Blog? Software interface -RSS Updated frequently, sorted by chronology of posts Informal – subjects range Ability to have comments, archives, blogrolls, feeds Why Blog? Professional online presence Leadership Learn new things Reflection of thoughts Classroom Management Scholarly Communication Examples Meredith Farkas Michael Wesch Library and Media Services Blog Software Blogger Bloglines WordPress WOU Blog Server more

7. Example Del.icio.us Social Bookmarking Sites Del.icio.us Digg Furl StumbleUpon Reddit Only2clicks More … Why? Make important resources available to students/colleagues instantly Share/learn about resources Insert into Course Management Bookmarks available anywhere and in one place Put in multiple locations easily What is Social Bookmarking? Storing, organizing, sharing, managing bookmarks on the internet.

8. Wikis Uses: Class/Group projects Research collaboration What is a Wiki? Software that makes it easy to create, edit, and remove webpages. Often used for collaborative projects and have archives of all the versions. Why Wiki? Collaborative projects Course management Easier than creating a website. Wiki Software PBWiki WOU Wiki WetPaint More… Examples Wikipedia wikiHow eXpresso slideaware More…

9. Why IM/Virtual Meeting? Convenience Quick/easy Office hours Software AIM Meebo Skype Skrbl Example WOU Library IM Virtual Meetings What is IM? Real time communication via text on the internet What is a Virtual Meeting? Real time communication on the internet with audio, video, chat, and/or resource sharing (ex. Powerpoint).