This week we took a look at different search engines, as well as online work processing sites. In our reading, we took a look at the characteristics of technology-based learning and how to challenge our students to think critically.
Through our assignments , I was required to look at other search engines, which opened my eyes to the strengths and weaknesses of the variety of search engines available. Even though I don't think I will change my personal choice in search engines, at least now I can make an educated decision as to the search engine I want to use. I also found out ways I can use Google more efficiently, such as how to search just government sites, or how to search the Invisible Web.
I think in my Info Lit classes that I teach, I will include a search engine comparison. I haven't done this before, but I think the students should realize the difference between search engines, and make a educated decision on which one to use for which purpose. I can use some of the resources that we used in class as well.
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Denise,
ReplyDeleteI, too, am kinda locked into Google as a search engine, but the info is there about others. I like the idea as a precursor to other projects assigned - to look at the difference between search engines and document them. Thanks,
Bill