2. Some sites that I chose to subsribe to are: Wired, Slashdot, LifeHacker, Gizmodo, Ted Talks, and Boing Boing.
3. RSS feeds are great ways for educators to stay current. One of the hardest things for educators to do is to stay up to date on the newest trends in education, the latest happenings in the world, and especially the most recent developments in the technological field.
As a technology teacher and technology coordinator I feel like a big part of my job is just keeping up with the latest and greatest technologies, websites, and resources. It would be very easy to become stagnant and out of touch with the newest technological advancements if I didn't actively seek them out. I find that conferences, seminars, and classes are great ways to get exposed to new information, but I would also put news feeds into this category.
The great thing about RSS feeds is that you can read them on your own time at your own pace. I think it is fun to scan the headlines and read the stories that interest me. Also, it is nice to be able to choose the sites that you want to see. RSS feeds are like handy personalized newspaper. Additionally, I could see the potential for students to use these resources for their classes or personal life. For students that like to read or stay informed it is ideal. Also, I think that these types of feeds could be a must for a Current Events type of class.
Below are some screenshots from my Google Reader.
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