This assignment was quite interesting in that I only learned
XML last semester. The problem with the course was that it presented very few
specific examples of how to use XML. In fact, this was the first genuine
application in which I used the language.
I can see where RSS feeds would be quite useful to the
teaching community. When I attended school, we were required to keep and submit
journals to the teacher. I vividly recall scrambling wildly the night before to
simulate entries throughout the week. RSS feeds would allow teachers to view
student work as it was posted rather than waiting to the end of the week for a
week’s worth of entries.
Undoubtedly, as more people become aware of the existence of
RSS technology, its uses will increase. Additionally, with the advances in
handheld technology, people will essentially be able to download their
customized newspapers each day based on the content that interests them. This,
however, presents a dual edged sword. It will allow people to target their own
news delivery, but may also prevent them from being exposed to other, late
breaking issues.
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