RSS Feeds

The first site I looked into was Digg Reader http://digg.com/reader/, based on Anne's recommendation. It was easy to sign up for using my Google account (I could have used Facebook or Twitter too). I like that it has an iPhone / iPad app that syncs with the website - I am in love with my iPhone and love anything that works with it. The layout of Digg is really simple - it was a snap to add my feeds in. I have no Google Reader experience, but I imagine it was fairly similar to Digg. For aggregating blog work, it's probably pretty good. I was able to put all of my group's blogs in easily and can follow them all on my Digg account. It's ease might also be an advantage to students, as well as the "Digg" button. There are probably some students who use the Digg website frequently and would feel very comfortable using Digg Reader.

The second site I explored was Feedly http://cloud.feedly.com/#welcome, because the CNN article warned that Digg Reader is new and could possibly not make it out of its beginning stages. Feedly also offers an iOS app. I was able to login using my Google account. Feedly offers simple sharing to Twitter and Facebook. I was able to easily add our LIBM 466 blogs to my account and create a folder for them at the same time. Digg Reader also offers folders, but it didn't pop up quite as quick as Feedly's did. The folder's feature would be especially handy for multiple classes' blog work. I could also change the theme on Feedly...not necessary but kind of fun! You can "save for later" or use the "Today" function as well.

I think both readers offer a good solution for following student's blog work. It might be a matter of personal  preference. I will be curious to see what others think!