Tailor reading level for student Google searches

I just saw a great tweet from Tara Becker-Utess.

My start at collecting tech resources for struggling learners. Adjusting google search by reading level. http://t.co/qkukbRu3MJ #miched

— Tara Becker-Utess (@t_becker10) August 22, 2014

Tara is building upon an idea that Tammy Lind presented at Best of MACUL presents CUE Rock Star this summer in Saugatuck. The cool thing about most techniques designed for struggling learners is that almost anyone can benefit from them. Tara and Tammy inspired me to lay out the quick and easy steps that allow students to search by reading level. This will come in hugely handy this year as I teach my elementary students to formulate effective searches.

Here you go.

1. After performing a Google Search, click on Search Tools


2. Next click on reading level
   


3. Choose the reading level. In my example I am simulating third graders doing African animal reports. I will ask them to click "Basic" and this will return only results that are the easiest to read.
   

These three clicks can greatly tailor the types of search results students receive, making the experience more useful for everyone.

Here is more great stuff from Tammy's ISTE 14 presentation on this very topic.