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Welcome to INFOMINE: Scholarly Internet Resource Collections. SC Research. 16 ways to Google search like a pro. Google’s search capabilities are vast. It can perform many tasks that many people don’t realize. Here are 16 useful ones. We already know that Google is a behemoth. So is its search functionality. It goes much deeper than typing “cat memes” in the search bar. Here are 16 ways to tap into the vast capabilities of Google searching: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. [Download the FREE Ditch That Textbook ebook! 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Are there any others that you like to use? (For notifications of new Ditch That Textbook content and helpful links, “like” Ditch That Textbook on Facebook and follow @jmattmiller on Twitter!) Related 20 collaborative Google Apps activities for schools Google Apps is beginning to revolutionize education.

In "Ed Tech" 20 percent projects: 10 must-have tools Every good handyman (or handywoman) knows that having the right tool can save minutes -- or hours -- of work. How to Create Google Scholar Alerts. Google Scholar, like Google Books, is one of the research tools that high school students often overlook. Searching on Google Scholar is not like searching on Google.com or searching in any other public search engine.

Google Scholar indexes scholarly, peer-reviewed academic papers, journals, theses, books, and court opinions. These are materials that students usually won't find through Google.com, Bing, or Yahoo search. Just they can do for Google.com searches, students can create Google Scholar alerts. Google Scholar alerts notify students when new materials related to their search queries appear on Google Scholar. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Welcome · Digital Public Library of America. Step A… Seven Steps To Website Evaluation For Students… Promoting Digital Citizens. Welcome to a new series that is must read for any educator wanting to facilitate web page evaluation by students.

It will include information along with a poster for each step you can use in the classroom Best of all, it will support students becoming scholarly digital citizens. First, to ensure you do not miss one of these valuable posts or other resources covering PBL, Digital Curriculum, Web 2.0, STEM, 21st century learning, and technology integration please sign up for 21centuryedtech by email or RSS. As always, I invite you to follow me on twitter (@mjgormans). Please give this post a retweet and pass it on. Have a great week – Michael Gorman (21centuryedtech) Quick Note I have been getting a lot of requests asking if I will make a visit to your school, organization, or conference. Please be aware that I am available to assist you in providing professional development and presentations. The Seven Steps to Web Site Evaluation – Step A 1. 2. Download Poster Here: a1_poster_info. Online Library Learning Center. Destiny Quest. Helmke Library - IPFW.