DIGITAL. LITERACY. MATTERS.
Knowing how to effectively and efficiently search for information will greatly enhance your learning. The links provided on this page are focused on Google, but most of these tips will work on other search engines as well.
Teaching students how to search well involves flexible, deep level thinking. They must think in terms of keywords, similar words, what they are and are not seeking, ranges of numbers for dates or prices, and more!
Improve your Search Skills
Click on the image above to see a comprehensive
infographic of How to get More Out of Google.
"Infographic: Get More Out Of Google." HackCollege RSS. Hack College, n.d. Web. 20 Oct. 2013. <http://www.hackcollege.com/blog/2011/11/23/infographic-get-more-out-of-google.html>.
Basic Search Techniques with Google
Use search operators to get more from your searches.
Google Advanced Search Tips
Get more from Google with Advanced Search.
There is more to search than Google. Try out these kid-friendly sites for safe searching.
Beware of safe search sites with ads. They may not show search results for
inappropriate terms, but they will display ads realted to the inappropriate terms.