Introduction
Microsoft Edge has many tools for both educators and learners. Organize research using collections. Separate home and school activities with browser profiles. Write on screenshots and PDFs with digital inking. Create interactive experiences using web capture.
In this module, we’ll explore how the Microsoft Edge browser enriches learning experiences for both educators and learners. We’ll go over the main features that you can use to customize your browsing experience, including Favorites, extensions, and more.
With its range of built-in learning and accessibility tools, Microsoft Edge is the go-to browser for learners and educators. Use Edge to conduct research, read distraction-free, fill in and annotate PDF worksheets, and more.
Some of the benefits of using Microsoft Edge include:
- Secured data with monitoring, detection, and protection against threats, as well as built-in malware protection as a second line of defense. Edge also offers the highest-rated protection against phishing and malware attacks on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- Consistent experiences across multiple devices and platforms
- Tools like Immersive Reader, Math Solver, and Collections to help you learn in your way
Learning objectives
- Describe how to simplify browsing across devices with profiles and Microsoft Dashboard
- Customize your browsing experience using extensions and other features
- Separate school and personal activities with different browser profiles
- Generate QR codes for select webpages
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