by Meredith Martin | Feb 3, 2014 | Research, resources, web app
I admit it, I’m a Google Gal at heart. When I need to find something, Google search is my first line of defense. It takes a lot to make me try a different search engine, but I was completely wowed by Instagrok. Instagrok is a very different type of search...
by Meredith Martin | Jan 14, 2014 | How-To, Presentations, Research, resources
Our fourth graders are all beginning research projects, so I’ve been popping into some of the classrooms to do a quick lesson on effective searching. The kids really seem to enjoy it, and many are amazed at how much easier it is to find what they are looking...
by Meredith Martin | Mar 30, 2010 | How-To, web app
Google search is a wonderful tool for students of all ages, but the search giant takes it a step further with Google’s Wonder Wheel. This fascinating visual search tool helps students refine searches, and learn about connections between terms. Using Wonder...
