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The Search segment will focus on things such as being able to locate timely information (when needed for assessment, grants, and research), discovering information, and having updates on important topics come to you (as a way to save precious time).
Activity (Time Permitting): Create Your Own Search Story
Go to the YouTube Search Stories Page.
Create your own Search Story by using at least three of the different search tools listed. (Web search, images, maps, news, blog search, product search, or books.)
Add some snappy music
Upload your "Search Story" by creating your own YouTube account using your Google Account.
Elizabeth Calhoon's Search Story
Activity (Time Permitting): Create a Custom Search Engine for Your School
With a small group, choose a topic to research - preferably something your group is interested in.
Create a custom search engine focused on the topic.
Use the other specialized search tools above to locate quality resources related to the topic.
Populate the custom search engine with the quality resources you find.
Share the custom search engine with the Lead Learner. A link to each CSE will be added below.
