Instructional technology coaches and teacher trainers
Planning a professional development workshop for teachers on using RSS to curate educational content.
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About
The RSS Intro mind map template provides a concise 29-node overview of RSS (Really Simple Syndication) technology, designed for elementary teachers learning to use RSS for classroom resources. It covers four key areas: what RSS is, how to read feeds, subscribing methods, and finding feeds. Key nodes include 'RSS in Plain English - Video', 'Newbie's Guide to Google Reader', and 'FeedDemon for Win'. This template serves as a quick-start cheat sheet for educators new to RSS.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Elementary school teachers
Introducing RSS to a classroom of elementary students as a tool for following class blogs or news.
Librarians or media specialists
Self-learning the basics of RSS before integrating it into a school newsletter or resource sharing system.
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Explore the Core Workflow
Open the template in Xmind and browse the four main branches to understand the fundamental RSS workflow from definition to discovery.
Step 2
Access Resources and Personalize Content
Click on linked nodes to view external guides and customize the map by adding your own favorite RSS tools or classroom resources.
Step 3
Export and Share Your Final Map
Save your customized RSS cheat sheet and export it as an image or PDF to share with your students or fellow educators.
Frequently asked questions
The template covers four main topics: What RSS Is, Reading RSS, Subscribing to RSS Feeds, and Finding RSS Feeds. It includes 29 nodes with links to videos, guides, and tools like Google Reader and FeedDemon.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then explore each branch. Use the 'RSS in Plain English' video and 'Newbie's Guide to Google Reader' to introduce concepts. Customize nodes with your own resources.
Yes, the template is free to use and fully editable in Xmind. You can add, remove, or modify nodes to suit your lesson plan.
The template lists FeedDemon for Windows, NetNewsWire for Mac, and built-in readers in Internet Explorer 7 and Safari/Mail.
Yes, the 'Mobile' branch includes Reeder and MobileRSS for iPhone, and a Blackberry option.
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