Information Technology

• NEW - LEARN.EDU learning system

  • Provides the student with an effective, logical pedagogy, to guide them through the learning process. LEARN.EDU represents specific chapter elements to help facilitate the student's progress through an application. Ex.___

• Explain IT—Each chapter begins with a textual introduction, followed by a visual summary of completed task screen shots.

  • Demonstrates to the students what they will learn and what these skills look like within the application. Ex.___

• Do IT—The body of the chapter containing step-by-step text instructions next to the pertinent screens.

• Use IT—At the end of each chapter, students use what they've learned to complete a plethora of exercises applying the skills that they have mastered within the body of the chapter.

• NEW - End of Chapter Material contained within the Use IT segment of each chapter—Reorganized to better challenge the students' knowledge.

• Comprehension Exercises—Containing True/False, Multiple Choice and Screen Identification.

• Reinforcement Exercises—Applies learned skills into different situations.

• Challenge Exercises—Test the students' ability to apply their newly learned skills to situations with less detailed instruction.

• On your Own Exercises—Presents students with a project to be completed using chapter specific skills. Students need to supply their own content for the exercise so that each answer is personalized to the student.

• NEW - Interdisciplinary coverage and exercises—Business, Environmental Science, Social Science and Travel exercises utilizing the applications are contained within the Use IT material throughout the text and are identified with an icon.

• NEW - Two-column format.

  • Makes it easier for the student to follow along with the steps and resulting screens as they work through the text. Ex.___

• Multiple screen shots—Appear on each page next to the step-by-step instruction.

  • Shows the student what the result of the step will look like on their computer. Ex.___

• NEW - Student Tools—Includes: “In Depth” which provides a more detailed look at selected topics; “Caution” which point out areas where students may have trouble and offer possible solutions; and “Quick Tip” which focus on faster or more efficient ways to complete a task.

• NEW - Superb web support at www.prenhall.com/learn

  • Provides students with additional exercises and tools to master the software. Instructors can access supplements and other teaching resources. Ex.___

• Learn OnDemand CD-ROM—Available to be packaged with each text in this series. This tutorial software mirrors the tasks in the Learn texts, with a lesson and exercise for each lesson and task in the text.

• LEARN.EDU learning system

  • Provides the student with an effective, logical pedagogy, to guide them through the learning process. LEARN.EDU represents specific chapter elements to help facilitate the student's progress through an application. Ex.___

• End of Chapter Material contained within the Use IT segment of each chapter—Reorganized to better challenge the students' knowledge.

• Interdisciplinary coverage and exercises—Business, Environmental Science, Social Science and Travel exercises utilizing the applications are contained within the Use IT material throughout the text and are identified with an icon.

• Two-column format.

  • Makes it easier for the student to follow along with the steps and resulting screens as they work through the text. Ex.___

• Student Tools—Includes: “In Depth” which provides a more detailed look at selected topics; “Caution” which point out areas where students may have trouble and offer possible solutions; and “Quick Tip” which focus on faster or more efficient ways to complete a task.

• Superb web support at www.prenhall.com/learn

  • Provides students with additional exercises and tools to master the software. Instructors can access supplements and other teaching resources. Ex.___

INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE XP.

WORD VERSION 2002.

EXCEL VERSION 2002.

ACCESS VERSION 2002.

POWERPOINT VERSION 2002.

Office Applications  [LEARN SERIES 2000/XP]   (CIS: Office Applications)

John Preston is an associate professor at Eastern Michigan University in the College of Technology, where he teaches microcomputer application courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has been teaching, writing, and designing computer training courses since the advent of PCs, and he has authored and co-authored over 40 books on Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. He is a series editor for the Learn 97, Learn 2000, and Learn XP books. Two books on Microsoft Access he co-authored with Robert Ferrett have been translated into Greek and Chinese. He has received grants from the Detroit Edison Institute and the Department of Energy to develop Web sites for energy education and alternative fuels, and has also developed one of the first Internet-based microcomputer applications courses at an accredited university. He has a B.S. in physics, mathematics, and education from the University of Michigan, and an M.S. in physics education from Eastern Michigan University. His doctoral studies are in instructional technology at Wayne State University.

Sally Preston is president of Preston & Associates, which provides software consulting and training. She teaches computing in a variety of settings, which provides her with ample opportunity to observe how people learn, what works best, and what challenges are present when learning a new software program. This diverse experience provides a complimentary set of information, which is blended into the Learn series books. Sally has been a co-author on the Learn series since its inception. In addition, she has authored books for the Essentials and Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Essentials series. Sally has an MBA from Eastern Michigan University and graduated magna cum laude. When Sally is away from her computer, she is often found planting flowers in her garden.

Robert L. Ferrett is the director of the Center for Instructional Computing at Eastern Michigan University, where he provides computer training and support to faculty. He has authored or co-authored more than 40 books on Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, WordPerfect, and Word, and he was the editor of the 1994 ACM SIGUCCS Conference Proceedings. He has been designing, developing, and delivering computer workshops for nearly two decades, and is a series editor for the Learn 97, Learn 2000, and Learn XP books. He has a B.A. in psychology, an M.S. in geography, and an M.S. in interdisciplinary technology from Eastern Michigan University. His doctoral studies are in instructional technology at Wayne State University. As a sidelight, Bob teaches a four-week Computers and Genealogy class and has written books on genealogy and. local history.

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Phit TIPS: Microsoft Excel 2007
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PHIT Tips: Microsoft Office 2007
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PHIT Tips: Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
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PHIT Tips: Microsoft Word 2007
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PHIT Tips: WinZip for Microsoft Office 2007
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Shortcut Key Card: Microsoft Access 2007
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Shortcut Key Card: Microsoft Office 2007
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Shortcut Key Card: Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
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Shortcut Key Card: Microsoft Word 2007
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Windows Vista PHIT Tip
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