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Internet Search Engines CNIB

The document discusses internet search engines. It defines what a search engine is and lists some popular ones like Google. It explains how to use a search engine by entering keywords to search for and find information from the search results. It provides tips for effective searching on Google and has the learner practice a search.

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Internet Search Engines CNIB

The document discusses internet search engines. It defines what a search engine is and lists some popular ones like Google. It explains how to use a search engine by entering keywords to search for and find information from the search results. It provides tips for effective searching on Google and has the learner practice a search.

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INTERNET SEARCH ENGINES

Topic: Internet Search Engines

When I am done this lesson, I will know:


 What a search engine is
 Some of the most popular search engines
 How to use a search engine to find information

Pre and Post Self-Assessment


Pre Pre Post Post
Yes, I know No, I want to Yes, I know I still need
this learn this this more practice
to learn this
I know what a
search engine
is.
I know how to
use a search
engine to find
information.

New Words and Terms

Search engine
Key word
Doodle

What is a Search Engine?

Locating a specific website on the Internet is easy if you know the URL.
To get to a specific website you can type in the address of the website
Review which is called the URL. URL is the acronym or short form for the term
Universal Resource Locator or Uniform Resource Locator.

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However, if you do not know the URL you can use a search engine. A search engine is

a program or web-based tool that you can use to help you find information on the World
Wide Web. Some popular search engines are:

Discussion Question
Do you know any other search engines?

A search engine lets you type in a few words called key words, to search for
information. The search engine will give you a list of results or webpages you can
choose from. Different search engines may give you different results.
The most popular search engine is Google. If you use Google, you will usually find what
you are looking for. Google is so popular that it is now an official verb that means to
search on the Internet. You will hear people say things like “Why don’t you Google it?”

Try this/Practice

 Think of something you would like to search for.


 Type www.google.ca into the address bar of your web browser.

This page should appear. It might look a bit different because Google changes the logo
all the time. The logo is called a “Doodle”. The Doodle changes to reflect events like
Earth Day. The word Google is always incorporated into the Doodle.

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 Type your search term into the bar just above the buttons that say “Google
Search” and “I’m Feeling Lucky”.
Your search results may start to appear before you are even finished typing. That is
okay. This feature is called “Google Instant” and It predicts what you are searching for
and starts showing the results faster.
Once you have finished entering your search words or key words, you will have a list of
“hits” or results. There will be a list of websites and pages that match your search; there
might also be videos.

Google Search Tips


Keep it simple. Use keywords or key phrases instead of full sentences.
Do not be too worried about spelling, case or
punctuation.
Use the suggestions As you are typing, Google will try to guess at what you
Google gives you. are looking for and will give you a list of suggestions. If
you see what you are looking for, you can stop typing
and click on the option you want. For example, if you
start to type “learn to use a c..” the following list might
pop up:

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Change your search. If you are not finding what you are looking for, change
the keywords or search terms you are using. You can
also add more words to make the search more specific.
Search for and exact If you want to search for an exact phrase, use quotation
phrase, thing or place marks when you type it into the search box. For
using quotation marks. example:
“Literacy Link South Central”.
Narrow down a content Google will let you choose what type of content you
type. want to see. You can pick All, News, Images, Videos,
Shopping, etc.

Try this/Practice

Let’s search for programs in your area.


 Open your search engine.
 Use the search term 211
 Look for 211 Ontario in the search results
 Open the 211ontario.ca website
 Use the tool to find services close to you.
 Instructions for screen reader users can be found in the Online Forms module,
and the Internet and Web Browsers modules.

Optional: I want to learn more

Watch this to learn good https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cXEOWAStq4


strategies when you are using a
search engine. Source:
GCFGlobal.org

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Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework Connection


Competency Task Groups(s)
Find and Use Information  Read Continuous Text
 Interpret Documents
 Extract Information from films, broadcasts and
presentations
Communicate Ideas and  Interact with Others
Information  Complete and Create Documents
Use Digital Technology  n/a

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