I, Apple Strudel, after completing my google search assignment learned how to make the google search engine clarify my understanding of what I am reading on the screen.
For instance when I wrote the simple word ‘dog’ in the search box on the left hand side of the page in fancy letters appeared: Canis Lupis Familiaris. “What in the world?” I thought, “Is dog another word for a sexually transmitted disease?” However, my fears were alleviated because after doing my homework, I knew to type in define: Canis Lupis Familiaris in the search box. The results? Dog does not mean STD in Latin. Phew. Thank goodness for google define.
I also learned that when I see the speaker icon, I can click it and the word or sentence will be spoken out loud. This is nice to know that I don’t always have to read but I can simply listen to what is written on the screen.
One of the best features of google search is a user can search for videos, images and patents. I did not know that. I am now researching patents easily without going through lots of trouble. Google has patents for U.S. and Europe. When I start my business, I plan on going international. In the last two hours, I’ve read 20 different patents that have the word ‘dog’ in them.
Searching for how many dog breeds, I discovered there are 151. I used the roll over tool which always me to preview the webpage. One preview was for dogs that were good with children. I skipped that and previewed the next page listed by hovering on the right side. I was more interested in seeing best dog breeds and found that the webpage was unreliable because dachshunds were not #1, so I skipped it.
My next favorite part of the search engine was 3-D images. People are beginning to print my breed in plastic 3-D models. I also googled ‘dachshund sewing’ and found beautiful images of needle point patterns of dachshunds which will make great kneelers for pews in church. Did you know St.Francis’ favorite animal was the dachshund? Special! Dachshunds are mentioned highly in high regards in many Ancient Holy Scriptures. However, you need extra special google search tools to find these sacred texts.