Project 252

Google

Contributed by Pip Bruce Ferguson (@DocPipNZ)
EdTech Tool Name:Google
Bref Description:multipurpose search engine
Type of EdTech Tool:
  • Web (access through web browser)
  • Android (phone/tablet) App
  • Apple OS Software
  • Chrome OS App
  • IOS (iPhone/iPod Touch) App
  • IOS (iPad/iPad Mini) App
  • Linux Software
  • Windows Software
  • Windows 8 (pc/phone/tablet) App
Website/Weblinks:
EdTech Tool Usage Keywords:Search engine
EdTech Tool Uses:I use google for locating information about all kinds of things. The plus side is that it's largely ubiquitous now - 'googling' has become a verb. The downside is information overload, and unless careful search words are used, you can get a lot of irrelevant hits. The 'advanced search' is very useful in this regard.
Education Level(s):
  • Primary (Junior)
  • Primary (Senior)
  • Primary (SEN)
  • Post-Primary (Junior)
  • Post-Primary (Senior)
  • Post-Primary (SEN)
  • Third Level/Higher Education
Academic Subjects:
EdTech Tool Pricing Structure:Completely, 100% free