Parent Technology Academy: Google Guru Series
Search Tools
We all use Google search to find answers to our questions, but there are lots of things that Google Search can do to help save you time! January's Parent Technology Academy kicked off our Google Guru series, focusing upon tips and tricks for using Google Search. Our Google search tips & tricks are being delivered in two parts:
Part 1 - Search Tools
Part 2 - Shortcuts & Time Savers
Part 1 - Search Tools
Part 2 - Shortcuts & Time Savers
Search Tips & Refining Your Search Results
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Search websites by reading level After performing a search, filter results by reading level. Go to Search Tools > Reading Level to sort by Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced reading levels. Watch this 1-minute video to see it in action: | OK Google Voice SearchEnable voice search and say "Ok Google" followed by your query to perform a search. Read more about voice search. "Ok Google. Martin Van Buren" |
Search Images
Find exactly the picture you are looking for AND that you have permission to use. This is particularly helpful for students looking for images to include in reports. To respect copyright, search for images that you have permission to reuse. Read more about usage rights. | You can also search by color to find that kids fiction book that you remember has a yellow cover but can't quite recall the title. |
Finally, you can start your search with an image. Want to know who painted a certain picture, or the name of the beach where you last vacationed? Watch the following brief videos to experience search by image on the web and on the Google app:
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And our #1 tip for searching...
Use Quotation Marks
Use quotation marks around multiple words to search for that exact phrase. This is handy when searching for things like "Village School" or "ice skating rink" or when searching song lyrics like "imagine all the people."
Learn More about Google Searching:
Google Inside Search - learn how search works, features, and watch search stories
How to Search on Google - tips and tricks to help you easily find information
Google Guide - interactive tips for novices, experts, and teens
How to Search on Google - tips and tricks to help you easily find information
Google Guide - interactive tips for novices, experts, and teens