Ok Google – From the Chrome Browser

If you are using Google Chrome you can go into your settings and turn on voice searching. I love this feature because it makes it easy for myself and my students to search for answers in the moment we are wondering it. Sure you can type in your question, but it is so much more dramatic in the classroom when you ASK!

Google Chrome Settings

In Google Chrome you will notice the 3 lines icon in the upper right of the browser. Click on this to find the settings for Google Chrome.
Settings

 

Advanced Settings

Scroll down and choose the “Show advanced settings.”
advanced settings

Enable “Ok Google”

Check the “Enable Ok Google” checkbox.
enable ok google

Google.com

Go to http://google.com and talk at your computer. Say “Ok Google” and it will allow you to hands free Google search.

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