So, for example, if you've liked any of the bloggers highlighted in our past weekend links, you might want to keep up with what they continue to share. The tools below offer some assistance. Check them out, and see what works best for you.
Feedly
After the demise of Google Reader in July 2013, Feedly offered an alternative to folks wanting to use RSS to subscribe to online content. You can sign in using your Google account info, subscribe to specific content of your choosing, or get started with some recommendations built into the tool. After that, all the stuff you want to read comes straight to you - no need to spend your time hopping from one site to another. Please note that Feedly attempted to swap over from requiring Google credentials to using Google+ instead. As of the writing of this post, it seems as though that substantial mistake has been rolled back due to user feedback. Here's a quick overview of Feedly from CNET.
Pitching itself as your own personal magazine, Flipboard offers a snazzy look and feel along with a lot of the same functionality of an RSS reader.
The tool formerly known as Read It Later allows users to do exactly that. It's not uncommon (particularly among educators who are incredibly generous in sharing resources) to find yourself swimming in interesting links that you want to explore. Save them to Pocket, and you can visit them when you have the time. This app works in your web browser and in tons of apps including Twitter, Feedly, Flipboard, and more.
These are just a few of the options available to support your online reading. If you have experiences to share with the tools mentioned here or want to share others that work well for you, please post them in the comments below.
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