No matter what browser you choose to use, you can sign-up for a Google Reader account with your student account. Keep in mind, if you use Chrome, you can add the Google Reader app to your homepage making it easier to find your new blog feeds. This video is right at a minute and shares basic information about Google Reader. Keep in mind, there are many RSS choices out there - Google Reader is just one such option.
You can find the code for your iPad highlighter in the diigo app. Then follow these directions. It is easier if you have the instructions up on another device to follow step by step