Google Buddy

Abstract

Is it possible to develop a learning environment where users can acquire the knowledge of how to search in unfamiliar online domains and share their search knowledge with others? Despite the use of powerful search engines like Google, users have difficulty finding comprehensive information about many topics because knowledge of specific domains is difficult to acquire just by using search engines. GoogleBuddy will provide a dynamic environment where students from U-M and other universities can learn and share their search knowledge about the rapidly changing web landscape that has become critical for academic and personal activities.