Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Browsers, add-on, & standards-Oh, my!

I have mostly used Internet Explorer as my browser.  I tried to use Foxfire for awhile, but I was so used to Explorer that I switched back.  I kept seeing things about 'add-ons', but never really understood what they were.  I now know that they are enhancements to the browser and allow for expansions and better functionality to your browser. 
I have never had a problem installing add-ons at home.  I have add-on from the following companies: Diigo, shockwave flash, Adobe, McAfee, HP, Microsoft, Skype, and Java.  They all installed very easily as I stated.  On my work computer, we are not allowed to install anything.  We have to contact the technologies people and wait for them to show up and install them.  There are 2 people responsible for 8 schools and the board offices....not worth waiting for them!!
I think that add-ons connect to all 5 of the ISTE NETS T standards.  Add-ons allow for teachers to facilitate student learning by increasing the ability of the browser to function and expand as needed.

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