Google have plenty of resources on their sites about effective searching, even down to guides for teachers. As part of the Inside Search series, they have produced an online course titled “Power Searching with Google” which can be found on the descriptive domain… www.powersearchingwithgoogle.com. It is a collection of slides and videos that cover many aspects of the Google search experience from a very basic level up to more advanced topics. Their own description states…
Improve your Google search skills with our Power Searching and Advanced Power Searching online courses.
- Learn tips and tricks to become a fast and effective fact-finder with Power Searching with Google.
- Deepen your understanding of solving complex research problems using advanced Google search techniques with Advanced Power Searching with Google.
- Join a growing global community of Power Searchers.
For a while, they actually had some tests you could take to see how well you were learning. For a bit of fun, I dived in and had a go at them, with a bit of common sense and probably too much time on the web, I think I did OK.
- Mid-class assessment score: 100%
- Post-class assessment score: 100%
As a bonus, they even sent me a certificate…
You can print out the attached certificate and hang it on your wall. We hope you enjoyed the class!
If you think your search prowess could do with a little boost, you should take a look too.
