Surfing the Internet – How Search Engines Work:

A Tutorial for Teachers and Preservice Teachers

 
Contents

Introduction

Activity One

Activity Two

Activity Three

Chart

 

Contacts

 


 Introduction:

This activity will teach you what a search engine is,  how to use different search engines, and how to use the correct language to find what you want.  This activity will also teach you how to cut and paste information from a website into a word document.

ISTE Learning Standards for this learning packet include:

  • A1 demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems

  • A3  to use technology tools and information resources to increase productivity, promote creativity, and facilitate academic learning.

  • A4 to use content-specific tools (e.g., software, simulation, environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research.

  • A7 use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a  variety of sources.

  • A10 observe and experience the use of technology in their major field of study.

  • A15 exhibit positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

  • C3 design, manage, and facilitate learning experiences using technology that affirm diversity and provide equitable access to resources.

Please record all results on the chart at the end of this lesson.  This will serve as proof of your activities.  You will also have to submit a document that contains websites and address as proof of activity #3.

What is a search engine?  

Basically a search engine is a database that is filled with web page addresses and categorized.  There are many search engines and they all look at different web pages/sites.  A search engine site makes its money in a variety of ways.  The most common way is to have websites pay a fee to be an entry in a search engines database.  These websites can also pay extra to be listed “first” in a search query/category.

These categories can be accessed using one word descriptors or a phrase.  A search in its simplest form is usually one word that is typed into a search box.  When you search using a one word topic, you will get many matches to your search. 

Activities with procedures:

 

 

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