A Google a day makes us shout, "Hooray!"(Words courtesy of Nick!) Today we explored a website new to us which we found an interesting way to learn.
WE DISCOVERED....
- it helps us to practise using Google
- it causes us to explore Google to a greater extent
- we learn new general knowledge
- it covers a wide range of areas eg history,geography, science etc
- it encourages us to discover new strategies for using a search engine
- it's fun and a challenge because there's a timer
- we discover new websites-moving away from the "wikipedia"dependence
- we are required to read and decipher the questions wisely
- requires us to use skimming and scanning skills
MORE SOON ABOUT THE DOT POINT WE HAVE HIGHLIGHTED!
Sounds fascinating Seniors. I would love to her about some the Search techniques you use
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