10-Rep Learning ~ Teague's Tech Treks

Learning Technology & Tech Observations by Dr. Helen Teague

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Shortcuts to Better Google Results

1. To define a word, type “define:word”  in the Search box

Example: define:effete

2. To perform calculations, enter equation into Search box.

Example: 78 x .15

3. To convert measurements, type “cups in a liter” into the Search box

4. To see currency conversions, type “15 dollars in euros” into the Search box

5. To narrow information, use hyphens as minus signs or pulse signs

Example: geometry + Jeopardy  OR   jaguar- cars – football

6. To find specific file types, type subject in Search box, go into results, choose  Advanced Search and in the middle of the screen, choose the filetype you would  like to use.

7. To find a verbatim phrase, use quotation marks around Search terms

Example: “constructivist education”

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Technology Words Digital Word Wall

backup

download

monitor

binary

e-mail

network

bit

field

peripheral

browser

diskette

pixel

byte

gigabyte

processor (micro-)

cable

hard disk/hard drive

RAM

CD-ROM

hardware

RAM vs. Hard Disk

cell

HTML

record

chat

icon

scanner

chip

initialize

software

computer

Internet

spreadsheet

CPU

kilobyte

URL

cursor

megabyte

USB

database

memory

virus

disk drive

modem

WWW

Source: TekMom’s Technology Buzzwords, http://www.tekmom.com/buzzwords/

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