Weekly Report & Reflection #3 Part 2

RSS feed readers contribute to my work in building knowledge about digital literacy by simplifying the process of gathering information.  An article that I have found that peaked my interest this week is a brief article by Julie Lindsey.  E-Learning Weekly Journeys called Global Education Highlights  briefly summarizes digital literacy by defining it as the gathering of resources, collections, reflections, inquiries, and stories about what it means to learn and teach writing in our increasingly digital and interconnected world. Although a brief blog posting it summed up nicely and got my attention about digital literacy. Thanks to Feedly, I could quickly read this brief article, then move on to the next one from my list of blogs, and articles.

In my PLE diagram from week one I would describe RSS feed readers as an organization tool that aids its users in both time saving, and information gathering.  The tool is beneficial both as a student and now a blogger, as it helps you read various articles, and blogs, aiding in finding a voice for a new blogger such as myself. Staying up to date with current articles efficiently is a crucial characteristic for any student. Writing blogs creates better digital citizens because when ever you post new blogs, you need to ask yourself if it is necessary, beneficial, and productive causing you to become a more responsible digital citizen.