Agbeko's RSS Feed Reflection & igoogle shot

RSS Reader Reflection

Agbéko Agbényiga

CEP 810

            Like a lot of the information in this class, the RSS feeder was a new experience.  I have seen the orange icon on numerous sites but I have never taken the time to understand its purpose.  This course has given me the opportunity to learn its purpose and try out its use. 

            The most inspirational aspect for me was learning to search for links with this feature that were of interest to me.  I found this to be a real good way to organize information that I would like to go back to often without having to do a new search.  The most exciting aspect for me is the fact that I could find information that is useful for my own professional development.  This assignment has allowed me to see what others in my specialized area are doing with respect to students learning French.  I have learned about classroom activities and techniques that I have not thought to use in the various manners that they have been describe.  Furthermore, my RSS feeders that are connected to literature features at universities have been great.  Through these feeders, I am now able to keep up with some readings that I have not followed since completing my MA.  To some extent, this has rejuvenated my learning and that of my students as I share my new knowledge.  I have found that the literature link is very useful for my French 4 and AP French students.  Since starting the AP program, I have struggled with finding rigor to prepare these advanced students that usually includes the reading of various types of French novels.  Over the past few weeks, I have found a resource online that has caused me to reshape the course  to include some literary pieces that I had not thought to add in a meaningful and supportive way.

            The other feeds that were given as a part of the class have also been helpful.  It is interesting to see how individuals use the educational feeders to keep each other up-to-date and in my view, pushes us to be innovative in our teaching and learning.

            I would be the first to admit that I am not perfect with respect to RSS feeders.  I am trying to learn more each day.  I do not expect to be an expert by the end of the course.  However, I believe that by the end of the course, I will be more comfortable with exploring and using all of the technology that I am being introduced to as a part of the class.  I have learned to describe myself as a work in progress with respect to engaging and including technology into the classroom.