Assignment: Browser Wars
Due: May 28, 2010
Required Documentation:
Create a blog post that reflects on your experiences with different web browsers and answer the questions in the learning outcome section.
- I have had the opportunity to experience with web browsers such as Mozilla (my browser of choice), Safari (the browser used on the 4 Mac laptops in my house), Internet Explorer, and Netscape. I've heard about the other web browsers such as Google Chrome, but haven't had the opportunity to download them and experience them yet. (And probably won't any time soon.)
Learning Outcomes:
Q1. What is a web browser?
A1. A software program that allows the user to search for various types of information such as websites, videos, etc. on the World Wide Web.
Q2. List the most popular 4 web browsers currently?
A2. Mozilla Firefox (my choice of web browser), Google Chrome, Apple Safari, and Opera.
http://www.webdevelopersnotes.com/articles/popular-web-browsers.php
Q3. What does the term "browser war" mean and what drives the competition between web browsers? What is the big deal in having the #1 browser?
A3. A browser war is basically a "war" between two web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.) who are basically competing to be the most used web browser. Being the #1 web browser, means you are being used most by people using web browsers.
ISTE NETS T - #5 - Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership. (A) - Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning.
- Katie
