The slide show below is how to use google more effectively. One of the most useful features is being able to use google advance search to change the reading level of webpages found for students. The advanced search also equips students to search for specific file types, such as specifically just powerpoint or excel files. Additionally having google books also allows for students to have access to books published in other countries, giving them access to information they might not get out of their class textbook.
Using search engines has become an integral part of education and daily life. Using a search engine like google seems simple, just type in what you what to learn about, click, and results appear. However the type of findings you get may not be at the caliber the user wants or needs. Googles search works by first finding the words typed into the search bar in the web address, not necessarily the content on the website. Additionally the more links a website has the higher on the search list it will appear. An example of this is Wikipedia, it uses search topics in the web address and is one of the most linked and viewed website on the internet. Unfortunately for secondary students Wikipedia is at a college reading level and the information it contains is not always accurate as it is updated by the general public. By simply teaching students to use google options and settings, they can find more quality information at the appropriate reading levels for them. The slide show below is how to use google more effectively. One of the most useful features is being able to use google advance search to change the reading level of webpages found for students. The advanced search also equips students to search for specific file types, such as specifically just powerpoint or excel files. Additionally having google books also allows for students to have access to books published in other countries, giving them access to information they might not get out of their class textbook. While google is the most popular search engine, it is not the only one. Below are images of five different search engines geared toward providing high quality content and visual representations. The first Wolfram Alpha can be used for computing answers and providing knowledge. The second Spezify is a visual search engine. Next is ipl2, is a resource that has been set up by librarians and is a engine specifically for education. After is Sweet Search is another great tool for instructors and students. The last one, InstaGrok is the most interactive. This was a site created by a teacher and is not only visual, but also has great tools for both students and educators. Instructors can set up a classroom, then students can create a digital journal, where students can store notes, images, and write their own thoughts on topics. Though search engines are valuable there is one more resource that can be helpful in navigating the web. Diigo is a web tool that helps organize, share and save bookmarks. Additionally this tool can allow the user to highlight and add post-it notes to webpages which can be kept private or shared with a group. This can be used in the classroom to make the web interactive; it lets students or teachers post notes, highlight and share what they feel is important on articles, videos, and webpages. Below are some images and a video tutorial on how to use and set up Diigo.
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