Search Engines

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Search Engines

• Presented by
• Erin Moore Lynn Domino

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Definition

• A program that searches documents for specified
  keywords and returns a list of documents where
  keywords were found.

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History

• Archies Searchable database of filename
• I, Robot Obtained URLs to create a database of
  websites called Wandex

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Search Engines Evolve

• Excite
• Word Relationships
• Becomes Profitable
• Rapid Growth
• 1994 - 1997

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How-Tos

• Open Browser
• Type URL http//www.google.com
• Type in Keywords
• Read Descriptions of Websites
• Choose Links that Suit your Needs
• Images

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Classroom Use

• Lesson Plan Databases
• Supplement Curriculum
• Classroom Supplies
• FREE Posters, Bookmarks, Coloring Books,
  Printables, Games, Crafts

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Set your Homepage

• Convenient Each Time you Log On
• Open Browser
• Click on Tools
• Click on Internet Options
• Type in complete URL
• Browser