Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Web Browseing tips for students and teachers:

  1. Be specific: try to use as few words as possible, and be very specific. If you want to search for President Abraham Lincoln make sure you search for 'President Abraham Lincoln' not just Lincoln or President Lincoln. Use full names or you will get very random things.
  2. Carefully chose your wording: as said before be as specific and careful with your wording as possible. Using words like 'Lamborghini' alone, instead of 'Lamborghini dealerships' or 'Lamborghini cars' could lead you to some interesting and inappropriate sites that have nothing to do with cars.
  3. Carefully chose your search engine: if you don't know exactly what you are looking for doing a basic 'Google search' can be appropriate, but if you need to be very specific then dogpile.com or factmonster.com may be better. If you have a question to ask, you can go to ask.com and 'ask Jeeves' your question.
  4. Be aware if you have kids on the Internet: although the Internet is a fascinating tool, it can be dangerous for children if left unattended. A simple spelling error can lead to unwanted results for both parents and kids. Pay attention to what your children are doing and know the risks.

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