Unlike surfing a group of websites and refining your topic as you move along, you might have a specific topic in mind and want to see what's available on the internet. In this case you'll want to use a "search engine." A search engine is a program that collects URLs into a database and then searches for key words that you type in. This is similar to online databases you may have used in libraries. Search engines are emerging at a rapid pace, even for the internet!

Assignment:

Use one or all of the search engines linked below to find information related to a topic of interest. For Camp we're suggesting that you:

• Choose a topic you've taught before and would like to enhance with telecommunications.
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• Choose a new topic you're interested in developing that you think would be a good use of telecommunications.
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• Turn to the California State Framework in your content area for ideas.

If you want some search tips, they are available, otherwise jump right in and give it a try.

Subject Searches: There are numerous search engines for subject searches. You can press the "Net Search" button on the Netscape browser to get a full page of search engines. The following search engines range from the now classic "Lycos", to the new breed of "all-in-one" search engines that allow a user to narrow a search before the actual search begins.

• Lycos was one of the first search tools, and has progressed to allow rather sophisticated searching if you want it.
• Alta Vista from Digital Equipment Corporation. Alta Vista is relatively new and very popular.
• Search from C|Net. Notice the subject headings on the sidebar that will take you to more specific search engines.
• ALL-IN-ONE Search Page by William D. Cross. This site appears to be a non-corporate, grass-roots approach to searching.

Other Searches: You may also have other types of search needs or interests beyond subjects. There are ways to search on the internet for people, for library catalogs, for online books, magazines, newspapers and news services, and for special interests groups such as UseNets and Listservs .

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