This week we explored search engines to learn more about what different sites can offer. We mainly focused on Google, the most popular search engine. Beyond learning about how to effectively search for particular terms, we also explored other special features that Google offers. There are applications that allow anything from translating phrases and websites, to searching blogs by topic.
In the classroom, a sound knowledge of Google would really help in teaching students how to conduct research on the web. Not only can you find tips on how to narrow your search to find something that is specific to what you want, but you can also use tools to supplement research.
We also looked at hoax websites and how to indicators of false information. This will be really helpful in showing students how to locate reliable sources on the web, and not accept every site as truth. This is an increasingly important part of research education because pretty much anyone can create a reliable looking website.
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