Part 2 Google to the Max

     The Internet is a reliable source when searching information about any subject, doing projects, and learning things you need to know for everyday living. You can find endless possibilities when searching the web for information and the way to search for information is very important.  is very important. WWW is one way to search for something on the Internet but it is not the Internet! WWW is something you can access through the Internet but the Internet is the brains of everything. A search engine is how you find information and "spiders" get that information. There are many different types of search engines such as: google, yahoo, safari, MSN, and many more.  

    Billions of people look for information on these search engines. The way of searching is very important to find the best information. Typing in certain phrases to get the most reliable information is the best way to go. That way you get the best information. To find information on the web using techniques such as phrase searching, truncation, special characters, and search limits. Using truncation is a 1 for 1,000,000 deal. Typing in one word will give you hundreds of others just like it. Pearl- culturing is another way to search information and get that information from a better source. Using one source will give you the ability to find other similar sources. You have to be sure when searching online you find the correct websites to search on. There are many people who post things on the website that are garbage and useless for those who are looking up information so finding websites that are reliable is very important. Completing simple tasks like these will help finding information more fun and more reliable.

Part 3 Google to the Max

There are no differences between the two.

The title page I am evaluating is called "Nuclear Armageddon, facts and information"

http://www.alamongordo.com/nuclear_armageddon.html 

info@alamongordo.com

I do not believe this page is as good or better then what I could find in journal articles of other published literature. There is a very low amount of information on this website unlike many other websites that would have more information and a better quality of information. In other published articles there is commentaries, better pictures, and stories from people who lived during that time.  

"Part 1 Google to the Max"

Example 1: What is matched on?

    

• PageRank Technology: PageRank reflects our view of the importance of web pages by considering more than 500 million variables and 2 billion terms. Pages that we believe are important pages receive a higher PageRank and are more likely to appear at the top of the search results.

  PageRank also considers the importance of each page that casts a vote, as votes from some pages are considered to have greater value, thus giving the linked page greater value. We have always taken a pragmatic approach to help improve search quality and create useful products, and our technology uses the collective intelligence of the web to determine a page's importance.

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• Hypertext-Matching Analysis: Our search engine also analyzes page content. However, instead of simply scanning for page-based text (which can be manipulated by site publishers through meta-tags), our technology analyzes the full content of a page and factors in fonts, subdivisions and the precise location of each word. We also analyze the content of neighboring web pages to ensure the results returned are the most relevant to a user's query.

  
  

  Google page rank matches with google page rank calculator because the search engine provides words that allow the perfect proximity and placement to find what you are looking for. That is why it has brought us to the link because of the words or phrases used.  

  
  

  Example 2: Word order and word choice matter

  When searching a certain subject on the internet you can use many different keywords to get a variety of choices. Comparing keywords such as "snake grass, and grass snake" will give you two very different subjects. One talks about snakes while the other talks about a type of grass. When using extra words such as "in" and "the," the search engine will eliminate many pages that dont have anything to do with the subject your researching. When searching something word phrase and the type of words you decide to search are of much importance.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Example 3: Exploiting "fuzyy" google options-

  
  

  http://www.consumerwebwatch.org/

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  Example 5: Limiting to parts of websites

  
  

  http://www.whitehouse.gov/ 

  On this website the reader can find information on global warming by searching energy and enviornment.
  

  
  

  Example 6: Limiting to type of document or file

  http://dl.lib.brown.edu/lincoln/sheetmusic/ 

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  Example 7: Pages from within a country 

        http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Cookbook/Morocco.html#Morocco 

        Example 8: Definitions and more

        

        internet- A computer network of a worldwide network of computers that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission. 

        due diligence- a erm used for a number of concepts involving either the performance of an investigation of a business, person, or company.

    

        

ability, awareness, cognition, comprehension,discernment, education, erudition, expertise,grasp, insight, instruction, intelligence, know-how, learnedness, learning, lore, philosophy,schooling, wisdom

http://thesaurus.com/browse/scholarship

        Example 9: Translating

Example 10: Calculating and Converting

1. http://www.asknumbers.com/pound-to-carat.aspx 

2. 269, 097.76

3. http://www.hexadecimal-time.com/ 

4. 9.10938188* 10(-31 exponent) kilograms

5. 1024KB = 1MB
1024MB = 1GB
1024GB = 1TB

6. http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/africa/uganda/currency.htm 

Example 11: Shortcuts and standard number lookups

1. Newcomb, New Mexico

2. yes

3. Sex in the City, Iron man 3

Example 12:University Searches

http://www.google.com/Top/Reference/Education/Colleges_and_Universities/Admissions/ 

Example 13:Sampling Google Databases

https://www.google.com/search?q=what+old+people+do+for+fun&hl=en&prmd=v&source=univ&tbs=vid:1&tbo=u&ei=9h0FTLWRH8n88AaOvYH-Cw&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCQQqwQwAA 

Example 14:

http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=Iw0eu4HbVzAC&oi=fnd&pg=PR7&dq=koontz+or+coontz&ots=1YCyl20Re1&sig=IvkQnyMM1fjY7ekqr9uJd9X24Pc#v=onepage&q&f=false 

Click here to view my grading rubric for my third digital story http://docs.google.com/View?id=dcsxzrt7_29mtsqjff4.

Haiti digital story

Terrified people all around. There was screaming, crying, and the death of many people. When the earthquake hit I knew something bad was about to take place. I then saw buildings collapse one after the other and I was in shock. Why was this destruction happening? The building I was in had collapsed, I saw the ceiling falling and quickly ran for cover. I was safe in a corner but I was trapped from the debree that had fallen. I was one of the lucky ones that was able to survive and was left with only some cuts and bruises. When i was rescued from the people helping I went out to see if I could find my family. I knew I wasn't going to be able to find them because of all the people who were lost. The destruction that took place was hard to believe. There was nothing but remains from buildings and people who lost their lives in this event. I felt all alone, as did everyone that lived in Haiti. My home was gone, my country was gone, and I could only hope that that didn't happen to my family. Search people, and volunteers helped the people in my country as best they could but it will take years and years to fix the problem that has taken place. Many have died, many have injuries and I am struggling to survive my daily life. I am thankful that nothing has happened to me except a few bruises but I hope that the people who are helping my country will continue to help till this destruction is over.  

ISSN Graduate Profile Reflection

ISSN graduates are Ready for College. They:

• Earn a high school diploma by completing a college-preparatory, globally focused course of study requiring the demonstration of college level work across the curriculum
• Have the experience of achieving expertise by researching, understanding, and developing new knowledge about a world culture or an internationally relevant issue
• Learn how to manage their own learning by identifying options, evaluating opportunities, and organizing educational experiences that will enable them work and live in a global society
• Graduate with all options open for post-secondary education, work and service

ISSN graduates have the Knowledge Required in the Global Era. They understand:

• Mathematics as a universal way to make sense of the world, solve complex, authentic problems, and communicate their understandings using the symbols, language, and conventions of mathematics
• Critical scientific concepts, engage in scientific reasoning, and apply the processes of scientific inquiry to understand the world and explore possible solutions to global problems
• How the geography of natural and man-made phenomena influences cultural development as well as historical and contemporary world events
• The history of major world events and cultures and utilize this understanding to analyze and interpret contemporary world issues
• Arts and literature and use them as lenses through which to view nature, society, and culture as well as to express ideas and emotions

ISSN graduates are Skilled for Success in a Global Environment. They:

• Are “literate for the 21st century” – proficient in reading, writing, viewing, listening, and speaking in English and in one or more other world languages
• Demonstrate creative and complex thinking and problem solving skills by analyzing and producing viable solutions to problems with no known or single right answer
• Use digital media and technology to access and evaluate information from around the world and effectively communicate, synthesize, and create new knowledge
• Make healthy decisions that enhance their physical, mental, and emotional well-being

ISSN graduates are Connected to the World.  They:

• Effectively collaborate with individuals from different cultural backgrounds and seek out opportunities for intercultural teamwork
• Analyze and evaluate global issues from multiple perspectives
• Understand how the world’s people and institutions are interconnected and how critical international economic, political, technological, environmental, and social systems operate interdependently across nations and regions
• Accept responsibilities of global citizenship and make ethical decisions and responsible choices that contribute to the development of a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world

MY REFLECTION:

    While completing our digital stories myself and my fellow classmates have become more globally aware and have progressed in the learning of technology. While creating these digital stories I have had a better understanding of the global issues we are facing in this world as well as yearning to know more about other cultures. Using digital stories is not only fun but it allows us to express our thoughts to the viewers. Part of becoming a global citizen is being aware of your surroundings not only in the world you live in but in others as well. Myself and my fellow students are working hard to make this world a better place to live. 

Investigate the World: Produce New Global Knowledge 
 Generate and explain the personal and societal significance of locally, regionally, or globally focused research-able topics or questions. 



 Investigate approaches and actions that have been taken to address this question in the past, analyze the context in which they occurred, and evaluate proposed or enacted solutions. 



 Use a variety of international sources, media, methods, and languages to identify, collect and analyze the knowledge and evidence required to answer a specific research question. 



 Develop an argument/position based on compelling evidence that considers multiple perspectives and draws defensible conclusions. 



Recognize Perspectives: Apply Cross-Cultural Understanding 
 Recognize and articulate one’s own perspective on situations, events, issues and phenomena and identify the influences that shape one’s own perspective. 



 Recognize and articulate the perspectives of other people, groups, or schools of thought and identify the influences that shape those perspectives. 



 Analyze similarities and differences in the behaviors, attitudes and values of people from different cultures to develop an understanding of multiple cultural perspectives. 



 Seek deeper understanding about situations, events, issues and phenomena by synthesizing evidence, interpretations, and implications from varied cultural perspectives. 



 Articulate how different perspectives interact to influence local, regional, or global situations, events, issues, or phenomena. 



Communicate Ideas: Connect and Collaborate Across Boundaries 
 Recognize that diverse audiences may perceive different meanings from the same information. 



 Use appropriate language, behavior and strategies to effectively communicate, both verbally and non-verbally, with diverse audiences. 



 Select and effectively use appropriate media and technology to creatively foster communication and collaboration with diverse audiences. 



 Identify, participate in, or build networks with organizations, groups, or individuals from around the world who share common interests and goals. 



 Present findings, interpretations and implications of investigations to diverse audiences in ways that recognize and accommodate different perspectives. 



Take Action: Enact Global Solutions 
 Identify opportunities for personal and collaborative action to address situations, events, issues or phenomena in ways that will contribute to a globally interconnected, environmentally sustainable and diverse society. 



 Assess and adjust options for action based on evidence and the potential for impact, taking into account varied perspectives and potential consequences for individuals, cultures, and ecosystems. 



 Contribute to the development of the local and global community based on an understanding of and respect for human needs and human dignity across cultures. 



 Act creatively and innovatively to raise awareness and advocate action among groups of peers and/or community members to contribute to improvement locally, regionally, or globally. 

 

     Researching events in the world is not the easiest to study but it will help you become a better global citizen in the world you live in. Taking global technology and participating in the projects we are assigned in advisory has made me become a better global citizen. Taking initiative by joining community groups or clubs at school are all ways to help out other countries and the needs people are facing in he world today.