Search Beyond Google

Hey guys,

I know you are all asked to do a lot of research for your classes, and I also know that many of you start with Google and unfortunatly end with Google as well. While Google is the most popular and maybe most powerful Search Engine, it is not always the best choice for younger students and English Language Learners.

I have created a list of more suitable engines. I have added the links in the sidebar of this blog, and I suggest you Book mark them, in your browser. But first, you can feed your curiosity right here! Right now! Just click on the caption below each image and happy searching!

Kids Click

ipl2

Ask Kids

Searchy Pants

Sweet Search

Go Gooligans

Task One: Setting Up Gmail

Okay every one, good to see some of you here. Please email, call, or SMS your friends and get everyone on board as soon as possible. Watch the video below and follow the instructions. Basically you have two tasks right now:

1. Create a Gmail account.


2. Become a fan of the Community of Learning on Facebook (If you do not have a Facebook account, don’t worry, this is only for people who have accounts right now.)

How to create a gmail account:



If you are online right now, join me in this chat room at about 11:15 to ask any questions! Follow this link. Once you are in, you will see a spot that says join chat at the bottom right hand side of the page click that and you are in.