Firefox

=Basics= Mozilla Firefox is a web browser used to "surf" (search, look up, find information) the internet, like Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. Mozilla was developed by the Mozilla Corporation and supports different computer systems, such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linus[|1]. Firefox's code source is a free and [|open source] software. Mozilla Firefox has gone through several name changes as it gone through changes to update and continually improve its systems, such as Phoenix and Mozilla Firebird before settling on Mozilla Firefox on February 9, 2004. Mozilla Firefox has also partnered itself with [|Google] by its having features installed into the Firefox web browser. Firefox is also better equipped to deal with spyware and phising. The reason that Firefox is better equipped with security is because it was developed during the time of such things as spyware. I have found that firefox will allow you to do more when it comes to editing wiki pages. The browser is more equipped for such a task verses using safari. Some of the services Mozilla provides through their product[| 2] which allow you to customize your firefox browser are as follows:


 * Tabbed browsing
 * Forecastfox
 * Image Manager
 * Smart Keywords
 * EMail Multiple Accounts
 * Sun Cult
 * Pop Up Blocker
 * Find as You Type
 * Mozilla Composer
 * Junk mail controls

Teacher-oriented uses
Teachers can use Firefox to search the internet, download videos, and explore other items without disruption from advertisements. Mozilla Firefox carries the same features as Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator, such as a toolbar to navigate through various webpages. Teachers are able to design and create their own webpage through [|Mozilla Composer], a tool that creates webpages.

Student-oriented uses
Students can use Firefox to navigate through the internet and explore safely without disruption from advertisements or spam. Students can also use Mozilla Firefox to design and create their own webpage through [|Mozilla Composer], a tool that creates webpages. When students do a research project, they use delicious to tag web sites which can be used after they gather all of their data. The tabbed browsing also helps in doing research so that students don't lose a webpage they were looking at.

Resources to learn more
You can take a look at Mozilla Firefox's main page at [|http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/.] Other resources include [|Mozilla Firefox on Wikipedia], [|Mozilla Composer on Wikipedia], [|Mozilla Foundation], [|Firefox Techtorial], [|Firefox Security Extensions], [|QR Code Generator], [|Some Extensions], [|Firefox Help, Tips]

Resources/examples of this technology in education
[|Oregon State University’s Linux Users Group], [||Multipage Firefox 2007 calendar], [|Clipmark Extension], [|Diigo Toolbar], [|Automatic Refresh]

Research on this technology in education
[|Mitchell Baker and the Firefox Paradox] This article discusses a brief history of Firefox and how they are continuing to develop so as to have a better browser. World WIde Web: A technology to enhance teaching and learning http://www.jstor.org/view/0013189x/ap040255/04a00070/0?frame=noframe&userID=c0c39a7c@acusd.edu/01cc99332800501bae458&dpi=3&config=jstor