Browser Wars

Just like everyone wants to be #1 in what they do, the same goes for web browsers. Web browsers are used every day and allow people to explore the internet in any way they choose. Some people may be looking for pictures, while another person is looking for an article. Either way, someone opens a web browser to start searching for answers.

The four most popular web browsers today are FireFox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Opera. These web browsers compete for the #1 spot based on their security features, easy browsing, performance improvements, and navigational layout. Web browsers fight tooth and nail for the #1 spot because that will generate more market revenue and attract more advertisers.

I really enjoyed completing this assignment because it was interesting to really think about web browsers. I can remember when my family received our first computer with internet. We used Netscape and we had dial-up. It was so frustrating to use. Then I was able to witness the change to Internet Explorer. When I got to high school, most of the computers there used Internet Explorer and I became very familiar with it. Therefore, I continued to use Internet Explorer when I went to college. I received a virus my freshman year and when I brought my laptop back to my uncle (who is a Networking Engineer) he yelled at my for using that web browser. He downloaded Mozilla onto my laptop and for the past 5 years, it is the only web browser I will use! Interesting how it all makes sense now!!

This assignment related to standard #1 based on the ISTE NETS T. We were to research information that can promote our student learning. All of us have used a browser before, but now we understand more about them. We are promoting new technology so that we may use it in our classroom.