Watch for new things!
Join our mailing list to learn about new Glean Learning Tools and other news about PLML!
Watch for new things!
Join our mailing list to learn about new Glean Learning Tools and other news about PLML!
New Learning Tools
Every day, we're working hard to create new learning tools, and to improve the ones we have. Teachers and other users are essential thought partners of our team, suggesting new ideas, testing prototypes, writing curriculum, creating videos of best practice classroom use, and providing input throughout the process.
You can help too, by joining the Glean Team!
Comparison Search
Love Comparison Search?
The Public Learning Media Laboratory (PLML) is a 501(c)3 non profit organization. We depend on donations and grants to create and maintain Comparison Search and our many other free Glean Learning Tools. Please show your appreciation by making a meaningful contribution to support our work.
Donate instantly online through FirstGiving. Your donation is fully tax deductable.
Alternatively, support us every time you purchase through Amazon.com. While you will notice nothing different, a portion of your order is contributed back to The Public Learning Media Laboratory, Inc. Click the Amazon logo below to start shopping.
Researchers need the skills to explore all sides of their research topic. Young researchers often search exclusively for material that confirms their pre-existing notions of their topic. This results in confirmation bias.
Even experienced researchers can fall prey to this bias.
Use comparison searching as a tool to help your students become aware of confirmation bias. Comparison searching enables students to develop more thoughtful and nuanced understanding of their research topics and the way they themselves ask questions and search for information. The process asks students to actively consider and evaluate two or more disparate results sets.
Each Glean technology developed by Public Learning Media, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit, brings together production staff with a wide range of educators and other volunteers.
We would like to thank Yue Zhang, our 2008 intern, whose work inspired this project, and Tucker Connelly, the code ninja who developed the alpha/beta versions of this tool into a complete and complex resource. We would also like to thank Sara Armstrong and intern Alyssa Robinson, whose commentary and feedback have shaped the interface for maximum educational value.
Please send your questions (or report bugs) through our online contact form.
