When examining the potential uses for the aggregator, I have found that it would be very useful for a government/current events class. Students would be able to track a specific story through The New York Times, cnn.com, or other newpapers. As a former government teacher, students would often claim they could not "find" an article with the proper story. The aggregator would rectify this situation. Many sources would be alaivable and this could really solve the problems the students face.
The issue could also be used in a European Studies class. As a course which involves so many "old" ideas, students often feel a disconnect with the material. A potential current event assignment could be done to find recent stories about the foreign nations we are studying. Therefore, the students would feel a connect between a long ago time/place and the issues facing that nation today.
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Hi Derek,
As your reflection suggests, aggregators such as Bloglines can be powerful tools to enhance student learning. Now try it with your class.
SG
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