After learning about the different browsers, I decided to get off my Internet Explorer habit and focus on some more secure browers. I think the only reason why I never considered using other browsers was that I felt comfortable with IE and never really had any issues with it.
After Thursday's class discussion on browsers, I decided that I should try a more secure browser and just learn how to use it in the comfort of my home. I downloaded and installed Mozilla Firefox. I liked that it imported all of my bookmarks, cookies, and homepage. I'm learning how to utilize the tabs, as I am unaccustomed to this layout. Luckily my husband uses this browser all the time and has been very patient with me. I also have been accessing all my homework using Google Chrome, and I really am liking this as much as IE. In all honesty, I would have never done this if I hadn't been taking this class. Wow! :-)
ADDED 11/13/12: I just thought that I would add that I now feel more savvy in helping my students/colleagues with browser issues. I feel very comfortable in Chrome (which many of my students prefer) and am getting to be proficient in Firefox.
Good job, Lisa! I think as adults we less willing to take risks because we're always fearful that we won't be able "to put Humpty Dumpty back together again" if we break it :) I think you're innovative with technology, but we all get comfortable with what we know. The students really seem to like Google Chrome, which is why I've tried to use it more. If I can't navigate the browser, I won't be much help to them. Keep up the learning :)
ReplyDeleteI can relate so much with what you say about being comfortable with IE, so you just kept on with it because it never occurred to you not to. -I have to admit though, unlike you, I have not yet ventured to other browsers. I have been doing my work for this class with IE. I never thought about how stuck in my ways I am!
ReplyDeleteHowever, you have motivated me to try something new. I think that I will try Firefox. I am happy to know, because of your experience, that all of my bookmarks and favorites will be transfered.
What made you try Firefox as your main browser instead of Chrome? You said you use Chrome to access all of your homework, did you just want to try another? I am very stuck with Chrome. Last year I went to the google summit and saw all of the things you could do with google and never looked back. They have great tutorials also. Hmm, maybe I should spend some time with another browser and see what they have to offer!!
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