Oh blimey this is very cool. Google do lots of things very, very well (not affiliate networks but that's a different story). Google Knowledge Graph has to be right up there with the finest achievements of the bods at Mountain View, California. Certainly from a search, and research, point of view.
What does it do?
"When you search, you're not just looking for a webpage, you're looking to get answers, understand or explore". Google Knowledge Graph doesn't just provide a list of links or answers; it returns engaging linked, high-quality information to help you explore in a more natural way. The results also help you research topics in more depth, faster than using the traditional search results we're used to. The tech has been introduced gradually over a period of time so you may already be well used to some of the new ways or presenting information. Knowing how all this information ties together will help you make the most of your search.
How can I make best use of it?
The idea is to drill-down in to the content so that you naturally achieve a level of depth to your research. By using some good examples, the short video below gives a great insight to how best to use this tool.
What do you think?
Google Knowledge Graph is clearly the next step in the evolution of search, naturally lead by the leaders of online search, but what do you think? Is this something that you could make use of as a teacher? Is this something that is useful to students? Tweet us to join the conversation ...
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