Here is a link to an interesting to how Google searches. It might be interesting for students to see how their questions are answered. From Free Technology Teachers.
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It is a commercial, but
March 28th, 2011 · No Comments · Search Tools
This xtranormal video from SweetSearch does make some good points. While I love and use Google all the time- it is not the only (nor best) way to search. This might help older students realize that using other resources is important.
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Looking for web literacy tools?
February 23rd, 2011 · No Comments · Search Tools
Need to educate your students about online safety? How to identify cyber tricks? Visit the Google Educator site for a series of lesson plans, videos, and classroom activities on web literacy. The site also includes Instructor and teacher handouts as well as presentations to use in class. (from TeachersFirst)
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A cloud like search
August 13th, 2010 · No Comments · Search Tools
What would you get if your crossed a word cloud with a search engine? I think it would look like Quintura for kids. Enter a search term and watch the cloud appear. You can then select one of the terms for more information. (from Technology Tidbits)
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