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Don’t ‘just Google it’: 3 ways students can get the most from searching online

Don’t ‘just Google it’: 3 ways students can get the most from searching online

Searching online has many educational benefits. For instance, one study found students who used advanced online search strategies also had higher grades at university. But spending more time online does not guarantee better online skills. Instead, a student’s ability to successfully search online increases with guidance and explicit instruction. Young people tend to assume they are already competent searchers. Their teachers and parents often assume this too. […] … learn more→