GRUNDTVIG PROJECT

Learning in Later Life: Students to Senior Citizens: ICT and Inter-Generation Communication

LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE

Title: Successfully “Googlen” Level: Beginners / intermediate Prepared by: Michaela Hermannsdörfer & Janek Dannhauer

Subject: Google Search & Advanced Search	Technology/Equipment/Supplies needed: Any Browser
Topic: How to successfully use the Google Search
Lesson Length: 90 minutes	Notes: Seniors 55+
Task/Objectives: The objective is to use not only the normal “Google Search” but also the features of the “Advanced Search”. For example: using Google as calculator, weather forecast, translator etc.
Description of Activity/Activities a) The lesson started with a brief introduction in the interface of the “Google Main Site” and the “Results Site”. b) Trying to find a very difficult/specific expression without any special codes. Result was not satisfying. c) More successful search with additional codes like “+” or “-“ d) Explanation and proper use of the main codes to specify the search (+, -, *, ~ and “…”) e) Explanation and proper use of the whole bunch of features, like: - weather forecast - calculator (i.e. km in miles or curreny converter, too) - special definitions of words - spell check - local search (i.e. restaurants) - local cinema programme and - Google Maps

Verification (steps to check for student understanding):

After several explanations the seniors tried the new methods on their own and the teacher could look over their shoulders. There was not any claim.

Resources:

Because of the calm and professional atmosphere the seniors were able to write down note independently and to use Google to find the same results again.

Students are engaged in:

independent activities

cooperative learning

X peer tutoring

visuals

simulations

pairing

hands-on

X whole group instruction

others

Author Notes: