Blog and Blog Readers

Thanks to the internet, we have endless opportunities to access a plethora of information. Having that many options can be overwhelming at times when it comes to managing our reading materials. How can we keep our reading sources organized? I was able to answer this question as I discovered feed readers. A feed reader is a tool that will help you manage your favorite blogs in one place for easy and convenient access. Below, you will discover some top choices for feed readers.

1. Feedly- Is a popular feeder that allows you to conveniently store all your trusted sources in one place. Moreover, it provides additional features that allow collaboration to optimize the creation and distribution of content. Leo, your Al research assistant, can support you throughout the process.

2. Inoreader- With this feeder, you are in control of your content. It allows you to either filter or permit content that meets a specific criteria based on your feeds. It is available for multiple platforms such as IOS, Android, and web. Notifications can be activated automatically to meet a criteria set by the reader.

3. Newsblur- Is another popular feeder that is available for multiple online platforms that offers resources that are updated in real time. It is free, but it also has the option to upgrade to a premium subscription. This premium account allows you to read unlimited stories at once from unlimited sites with access to public, protected, and private shares. The premium access has an annual subscription cost of $36.

4. Feedreader Online- Is another free feeder with advanced filtering functionality to best select content that meets your needs.

5. Feeder- It is a manager that tracks your online sources to best filter and present content that is customized to your interests and needs.

6. Good News- It is a personal news stream available to anyone at no cost. You have the ability to customize your display style to access the latest news on your favorite topics from recognized sources such as Time, New York Times, Business Insider, and so much more.

7. FlowReader- This feed reader allows you to combine your social media and blog feeds. You have the ability to select your preferred style and even view multiple articles at once.

All feed readers that I had the opportunity to access today offer many qualities in their respective subscriptions. However, after careful consideration, I decided that Feedly was the feed reader that best suited my needs. It was extremely easy to subscribe to and free. Once my account was set and personalized to my needs, I realized that it is very user friendly and very easy to navigate. I like that you can collaborate with others by using the Power Search feature. Now is time for Leo, my Al research assistant, to track down my interests and filter out unnecessary sources.

Top 5 Blogs

AASL Blog- https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/

I decided to follow the American Association of School Librarians to be able to stay current with important information in our field. As a future library media specialist, I find this blog to be useful since it constantly shares innovative measures to transform teaching and learning. I want to be able to establish an efficient library program to meet the demands of our 21st century learners.

The Daring Librarian- https://www.thedaringlibrarian.com/

From the moment I started following The Daring Librarian, Gwyneth A. Jones impressed me with her commitment to integrate technology in the library. She has been recognized by Scholastic as one of the 15 Librarians to Follow on Instagram. Additionally, her work and writings have been featured in the New York Times, NEA Today Magazine, Information Today Magazine, The Washington Post, and the Huffington Post. I really liked that she provides lists of audio books that are free of charge for middle school students and young adults.

The Library Voice- https://vanmeterlibraryvoice.blogspot.com/

Shannon McClintock Miller created a space where teacher librarians can collaborate and learn more about how to support our students. She shares activities and research projects that she has conducted with her students. Shannon McClintock Miller is an author that has a passion for advocating and making a difference in education. She has received various awards for her contributions to the Library Science Community.

No Shelf Required-http://www.noshelfrequired.com/

I decided to follow this source because it provides trusted information about authors, publishers, educators, and librarians. It is managed by Dr. Mirela Roncevic. Additionally, it offers book reviews. As a future library media specialist, it is very important to stay updated with new releases and trendy books that might interest my students.

Great Kid Blog- http://greatkidbooks.blogspot.com/

It is a great online source managed by Mary Ann Scheuer where she offers reviews so librarians, teachers and parents can learn about books for children ages 4-14.

It will be a very exciting journey to read about my classmates’ favorite blogs. I am hopeful to find new innovative sources that will help me through my journey as a library media specialist. I also decided to try something new and created a Tumblr account. Please join me in my journey to become a library media specialist. My-library-corner.tumblr.com

References

Liedke, L. (2021, March 18). 7 Best Free RSS Feed Readers. WP Superstars.

https://www.wpsuperstars.net/free-rss-feed-readers/