Abstract: How well DO people search on Google? Although popular opinion is that “everyone is above average,” that obviously can’t be true. The truth is that self-perceptions of search expertise are often wildly over-estimated and that people, on average, actually use only a fraction of the potential of Google. They both don’t know much of what’s possible, and don’t understand where internet search capabilities are headed. Since the rate of change and improvements isn’t slowly down, in this talk I’ll examine where we are, and where we’re headed, and conclude with some heuristics for teaching research skills in the years ahead. ... Read More

With Google+ Instant Upload, every picture you take on your phone is instantly backed up to a private Google+ album. It’s a simple way to make sure you never lose another memory. Download the Google+ app on your phone or learn more at http://www.google.com/mobile/+/... Read More

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The speed and simplicity of Chromebooks help Malachi create his own super hero world at his school in McDowell County, North Carolina. Learn more about teachers and students using Google tools in education at http://www.google.com/education... Read More

Visit http://www.doodle4google.com for more info. Matteo Lopez won the 2011 Doodle 4 Google contest. Who will be this year’s winner? ... Read More

A brief overview of recent changes to the Google Privacy Policy... Read More

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Ad from the Good to Know campaign explaining that turning on 2-step verification will help keep your Google Account extra safe.... Read More