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The Evolution Of Google Search Over The Past 5 Years
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Do you know the date that Google Image Search started? These and other remarkable inventions are all part of the evolution of Google search.
What’s Your Google Grade?
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If you're looking for a job, applying to college, or just Googling yourself, do you actually know what search results are displayed? Google's customized search personalized results for most users so you really don't truly know ... or do you?
How To Search For Extraterrestrial Life
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Ever wanted to search for E.T. but didn't know where to start? Got a computer just laying around that isn't doing anything? Then you're in luck! Harness the power of your unused computing, well, power ... and check out SETI@home.
10 Things Google Is Spending A Ton Of Money On
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Any educator knows that Google provides an array of resources that are useful in education. But what is the search giant actually spending the big bucks on? From space flight to driverless cars to Google+, some of these things might surprise you.
How To Make Students Better Online Researchers
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I recently came across an article in Wired Magazine called "Why Kids Can't Search". I'm always interested in this particular topic, because it's something I struggle with in my middle and high school classes constantly, and I know I'm not alone in my frustrations.
YouTube, Sal Khan, Now Searching For The 10 Best Online Educators
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YouTube is taking to, well, itself, to find some of the world's best online educators. The video site is partnering with Khan Academy to identify the 'Next EDU Gurus' and they plan to reward them handsomely.
Scholr.ly Search Engine Takes An Innovative Approach To Research
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A new author-centric search engine wants to take on Google Scholar. And it just might replace it.
12 Ways To Use Google Search In School, By Degree Of Difficulty
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I've been completely obsessed with Google's new mini-site devoted to finding better ways to incorporate proper web searches into the classroom. Dubbed 'Search Education,'Google's new site has an array of lesson plans, videos, concept maps, and other tools designed to help any educator properly integrate Google.
The Ultimate Search Engine For Prospective Students
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Whoa. And you thought Google was helpful when it came to finding new education resources. There's a new search engine on the block that's making waves in the edu-world. It's called Noodle and it's designed just for teachers, students, and education administrators. What could be better than that?
instaGrok: The Search Engine Made Just For Education
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Oh sure, Google's great and all...until you realize it's not perfect. Google is designed for everyone on the planet. But what if Google was totally rebuilt with education in mind? It'd probably look exactly like InstaGrok.
Will Your Students Soon Be Wearing Google Glasses?
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Google is a big part of the classroom experience and it would not surprise me to see students wearing Google Glasses so they could have a seamlessly integrated experience where education and technology blend together like never before. But first, what exactly are Google Glasses? We discussed it in the April issue of the Edudemic Magazine.
Why Technology Truly Matters To Education.
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This is the kind of story that makes me love what I do. If I'm ever feeling like the work I do (integrating technology) is not important, I should just watch this video and read the story.
How To Get More Out Of Google
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When students are asked to research something...where do they turn? They go straight to Google of course. So how can students most efficiently use Google? There's so much more hidden in the search engine than just top results.
Back To School: This Is What You’re Searching For
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How did you get your information about heading back to school? Where did you turn to for buying school supplies? If you're like most, at some point you used Google searches. The search giant has released 'back to school' search statistics.
So Long Picasa and Blogger: Google Making Big Changes
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Google is taking the rollout of Google+ very seriously. Rather than see another Google Buzz fail, they're pulling out all the stops. Literally.
How To Find The Perfect Book For Any Topic
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As if there was any doubt, libraries and book stores are so last year. In its ever-expanding role as the King of All Media, Google just unveiled a new feature to Google Books: Ngram Viewer. In a nutshell, it lets y...
