Module title

Finding free books; Google Maps

Notional Learning time 

Introduction: approx 30 minutes
Part 1. Internet books: ~2 hours
Part 2. Google Maps & street view:  ~ 2 hours

Description of the module

1. AIMS & OBJECTIVES of the Module
2. HOW DOES A SEARCH ENGINE WORK?
   What is and how a Search Engine works?
   How does a search engine work? (video)
3. INTERNET BOOKS: SEARCHING FOR BOOKS ON THE INTERNET
   Aims & objectives
   Free Literature on the Internet
   Literature
   Activity
   GOOGLE MAPS & STREET VIEW
   Aims & Objectives
   Map creation using Google Maps
   Share the Map
   Deliverable
   USING ADVANCED SEARCHING TECHNIQUES
   Objectives
   Description
   Deliverable

Learning objectives

During this module, trainees will…………..

• Learn what a Search Engine is.
• Learn how a Search Engine works.
• Practice how they can search online libraries and find a book of their own interest.
• Practice how they can create a Google map with their points of interest and share it with others.
• Learn & practice how to perform and Advance Searches using Google

Steps

Part 1. Internet Books

Step 1. Browse the recommended databases and choose 3 books that are interesting to you
Step 2. Write an abstract from each of these books.
Step 3. Write down the database that you have used to retrieve the Books.
Step 4. Post the abstract on the participants’ forum.

Part 2. Google Maps & Street View

Step 1. Visit the address  http://www.google.com/mymaps
Step 2 Click on the “Create a New map”
Step 3 . Search for “Ermoupolis  Restaurants“
Step 4. Click on some of them and add them to your map.
Step 5. Add a direction to your map and get step-by-step navigation instructions for that route.
Step 6 Add a point of interest on your map (my house).
Step 7. Change the colour of your map.
Step 8. Add a route then your map.
Step 9. Share the map you have created with your colleagues, by posting the link at the participants’ forum.

Part 3. Advanced Google Search Techniques

Step 1. Search for a large-size image (e.g. for a landscape or object).
Step 2. Find recent news on a topic or public figure.
Step 3. The necessary supporting documents and the procedure for issuing a passport.
Step 4. Statistics on some socio-economic data (e.g. National debt, growth rate, unemployment).
Step 5. List of Local libraries (at least 5).
Step 6. The material in the form of PowerPoint for an object you are interested in (e.g. Battle of Thermopylae, Internet security, etc.).
Step 7. Fill in the standard worksheet provided to you.
Step 8. Submit it to your trainer

Material 

Learning content

1. A review provided by the California State University, listing the Free Literature databases on the web.
2. Presentation of the uses of Google Maps and Street-View, in order to create your own map and have a virtual tour.
3. Information on using advanced techniques and alternative search tools.

Learning content type in moodle

1. A review provided by the California State University, listing the Free Literature databases on the web.
2. Presentation of the uses of Google Maps and Street-View, in order to create your own map and have a virtual tour.
3. Information on using advanced techniques and alternative search tools.

Activity/Task

Activity 1
Choose 3 books from the recommended databases that are interesting to you, write an abstract from each of these books,  write down the database that you have used to retrieve them, and post the abstract on the participants’ forum.

Activity 2
Visit the Google Maps address, create a New map”, search for “Ermoupolis  Restaurants“, add it to your map, add a direction to your map and get step-by-step navigation instructions to add a point of interest on your map (my house), change the colour of your map, add a route on your map, and post the link at the participants’ forum.

Activity 3
Perform 6 different searches:

1. Search for large size image
2. Find recent news on a topic or public figure.
3. The necessary supporting documents and the procedure for issuing a passport.
4. Find statistics on some socio-economic data (e.g. National debt, growth rate, unemployment).
5. List at least 5 local libraries.
6.  The material in the form of PowerPoint for an issue of your own interest.

 Fill in the standard worksheet provided to you and submit it to your trainer.

External resources

• California State University list of the free databases, selected by CSULB subject librarians
• Google Maps
• Google

Evaluation

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Skills

Attitudes

Know what an image search engine can do 

Create content using images

Share data in the form of  an image on a blog/web page

Learn how to perform an image-specific Google search for free-to-use images.

Evaluate search sources and results in terms of their credibility, and cross-check information when necessary.

Respect the copyright regulations

Evaluation content

Assess the completion of the activities in Part 1 & Part 2