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How It Works
How It Works
Using the Web Search Tool
Using the Web Search Tool
Web Search is a feature that helps users to research information about a topic. Users highlight a word or phrase, then click the Web Search icon to do an immediate Google web search to find background information while reading. This tool can provide additional text at a vocabulary level suitable to the reader and users can also choose to look at pictures, videos, websites, news and more that correspond with the search.
Before using Web Search
Before using Web Search
After Using Web Search
After Using Web Search
Potential Users and Benefits
Potential Users and Benefits
Students:
Students:
Particularly useful for ESL students who struggle with colloquial language
Helpful for students of various cultural background who might not have the background knowledge necessary to fully understand the material
Students' interest can be peaked with access to information quickly and easily
Teachers:
Teachers:
Can give more specialized reading material in subject matter, knowing that students can learn more in the areas that they need to
Can provide varied levels of material
Classroom:
Classroom:
Students have immediate access to word meanings and further information if necessary
Allows students to work at their ability level and remain independent in their tasks
How the Web Search Tool Aligns with UDL Principle
How the Web Search Tool Aligns with UDL Principle
REPRESENTATION
Provides students a means to comprehend the material in their own manner
ENGAGEMENT
The Web Search tool allows students to further explore their interests within the reading material, or to become more interested in a topic
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