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12 Google Search Tricks You Probably Didn't Know | The Gooru

12 Google Search Tricks You Probably Didn't Know | The Gooru | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From www.thegooru.com - March 27, 2015 11:24 PM
Search is Google’s main business and they take it seriously. Features are constantly released that enable it to better display the information that is most relevant to you so you (…) Read more
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Ask the Gooru has recently posted 12 google search tips, some of which may be new to you (or perhaps all will be new).

Will you be taking a flight soon? Type in My Flight and you should see your itinerary.

Are you having  trouble recalling words to a song or poem? Type in what you recall, and use astericks for the missing words.

Check out the post for 11 more tips...yes, they give you one extra as a bonus!

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A Visual Guide on How to Refine Google Search

A Visual Guide on How to Refine Google Search | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From www.educatorstechnology.com - April 12, 2013 10:29 PM

"Upon the requests of several readers of Educational Technology and Mobile Learning, I recently started a series of guides on how to effectively use some Google services in education. These guides are very simple and well illustrated with explanatory screenshots."

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Check out this guide that provides great visuals to help you learn some of the many tools Google provides to do searches. Did you know that you can search by type of content, including images, news, flights, applications, patents and more? Learn to search by reading level, use the dictionary tool, refine your query by time, region and language and much more!

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7 Simple Google Tips To Search Like A Boss

7 Simple Google Tips To Search Like A Boss | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From www.teachthought.com - October 10, 2013 10:18 PM

"Anyone can type a word or phrase into the Google window and hope for the best.

Some even use quotation marks, or use autocomplete to their advantage. But how about putting a dash before a word to exclude it from your search? Or using the tilde–like a boss–to search for synonyms for a term as well?"

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Check out this infographic that provides seven tips to make you a better searcher...a couple of these may be new to you!

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mtmeme's curator insight, October 11, 2013 6:59 PM

easy to do!
Mary Cunningham's curator insight, October 13, 2013 12:07 PM

I'm not sure why googling well is a "boss" attribute but the hints are good.  I am trying them now!
Andrew Lambert's curator insight, August 12, 2014 9:13 AM

Some good tips here!
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10 Google Search Tips All Students Can Use - Free Technology for Teachers:

10 Google Search Tips All Students Can Use - Free Technology for Teachers: | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From www.freetech4teachers.com - November 24, 2012 9:51 PM

Richard Byrne shares ten techniques to help students become better searchers with Google. Some of his suggestions may be new to you and a number provide links to additional information.

You can download a copy of the pdf from Scribd (free of charge).

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Love Technology's curator insight, April 19, 2013 8:12 AM

great tool
GwynethJones's curator insight, March 6, 2015 9:23 AM

Love this!
Sally Tilley's curator insight, March 8, 2015 5:37 PM

Love a tip summary! Thank yo for shariing
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