Google Instant Updates - Navigate Without a Mouse

Yesterday, Google announced some useful enhancements to Google Instant search. First, you can now navigate through Google Instant's search predictions and search results without using a mouse or trackpad. Just use your keyboard's arrow keys and enter key to scan results and select a link. The second part of the announcement from Google informed us that Google Instant is now available in searches for videos, blogs, news, and books.

Watch the video below to learn more about the updates to Google Instant.

Applications for Education

A few years ago I had a student who physically could not use a mouse and had to use a keyboard for all of his web navigation. Needless to say, this was a challenge for him. Google's latest update to Instant will improve web search experiences for students who face similar challenges.

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