Reflection4

Reflection #4.2:

  Reflection #4.3:
 * Armed with newly-improved Google searching skills, I was able to complete the web search in a short amount of time.
 * Creating the custom search was not as easy. I have difficulty creating the search; I was unable to enter anything in the box for URLs to create the search. I attempted on two different computers. I was finally able to do it on my iPhone. After creating in it, I was able to access the custom search on my computer.
 * I read that others had difficulties embedding the search in their wikis. I attempted but was unable to embed, so I added the link
 * I am thankful for my partner, who calmed me down in the midst of my technical difficulties last night.
 * I believe that I will be able to use this search in the upcoming school year.
 * * I chose the Virtual Learning Commons as a research subject because I am in the starting phases of creating one for my school. This past winter, I participated in a webinar conducted by David Loertscher. I have a template started, and I have spoken to faculty members about participating in a Learning Commons. Feedback has been positive. However, I would like to get more information and have it as complete as possible before I pitch the product to administration & the school board. Research will help the cause!


 * While I was able to narrow the subject down to 25 results, that field was too narrow, and I feel more comfortable with a broader range of results. By omitting relevant results, there was good, pertinent information missed that I discovered when I was given the option to redo the search.


 * Using quotation marks as qualifiers helped narrow the search. I was not prepared to go through all of those results. The second search narrowed the results, but more information was necessary to reach the desired information.


 * The search that produced the lowest number of results was not the best search. Google limited the search by eliminating similar results. When I was able to redo the search, I received better quality results for my query.


 * The Advanced Google Search seems to be the most effective way to conduct research, at least as far as this assignment goes. This is an excellent exercise to conduct with my students to assess their searching skills and perhaps upgrade their skills as well. ||