Thing # 6

The Web 2.0 Award nominees provide a broad review of the newest web based applications available today. One particular application is Google, a search engine designed to provide the requestor with instant feedback, suggestions, and answers to literally any question or search term entered. Of particular note is Google Scholar. Google Scholar allows the user to request peer reviewed access to articles, journals; anything published and available on the World Wide Web. I’ve used this service on many occasions while doing research for history classes and found it very beneficial. In addition to standard searches, Google also provides results of maps, directions, photo images, video feeds, news, and email. Naturally, search engines provide easy methods for students and teachers alike to conveniently retrieve information. Google is an easy to use search engine that can be a great tool for the classroom because it is a free, user friendly tool.