Assignment+1+Search+Engines

I found these videos useful as an introductory into various search engings. Please note, Google Scholar should be used for research. However, here is a good starting point:

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 * How do search engines work? (Google) **

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 * What is Bing? **

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 * Microsoft Bing V's Google (2011) **

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 * Introduction to Wolfram Alpha: **

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You should compare and contrast the use of information searching strategies for the classroom. This essay should include the following: >
 * Assignment 1: Essay **
 * Compare and contrast 4 search engines, Google. Bing, Wolfram Alpha and a children’s search engine.
 * Use Google scholar to find **three** articles that explores the use of search engines in the primary classroom in Australia

Submit your final paper ** by email to lecturer ( see above) **
 * Some school policy of using search engines at a school
 * // Submission of Essay //**
 * Andrew.barr@unisa.edu.au The Essay should be sent electronically in MS word or PDF.


 * MARKING criteria and feedback sheet for Essay **
 * EDUC 4063 Internet and Education Study Period2 2012**

|| **Criteria**
 * ** Grade ** || **Comments** ||
 * * Understanding of the technology and functions of search engines
 * Understanding of educational role/policy of the searching technology use at school
 * Treatment of safety issues
 * References ||  ||   ||
 * ** General Comments ** || **// Marker //** || **// Date //** ||

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