Info brochure for children
Of crawlers and algorithms and why search engines aren’t always right
In this brochure, we explain how search engines work. We also provide tips on what to look out for when searching the internet so that you can be safer and more successful.
Infographic
This is how the internet search works
We are explaining how a search engine works and what happens before you see the result of your web search.
Infographic
Tips for searching the internet
What is important while searching? What should you look out for? We share our tips with you on the poster.
Cheat sheet
Clever search: Our cheat sheet for you
On the cheat sheet you’ll find a few search tricks that will get you there faster! They work for many search engines.
Interview
Didactics professor and co-moderator of the osf’s Education+Literacy specialist group Melanie Platz explains why children of primary school age should already understand how a search engine works. She also points out that they should know how to evaluate results and what risks can arise from revealing personal data.
