Web Search Engines

I must admit that I find web search engines much easier to use than periodical databases. I use web searches frequently and have found ways to locate what I need quickly and on the first try. The only issue I tend to find is that sometimes you get too much information. I'll also admit I am a google junkie, I use it for everything. Although I will start to use some of the newer engines given to us during that unit of study. There are certain engines that I think will be much more relevant when search for lesson supplements.

As far as using web search engines in the classroom i think they are an important tool for students to use how to learn. 'I googled it" is a common phrase used by this generation of students and it is important to teach them to use other resources that could be more effective to what they are searching for.

I think teaching lessons on researching using the internet, specifically the different types of search engines and what they are used for, would be very beneficial to students. Again this goes back to working with students on reading, writing, and science, areas in which there are endless resources to supplement lessons with. I think it is important to give students valuable search techniques to use to help them educate themselves outside the classroom as well as in it.