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Computer Literacy for IC3
John Preston
Sally Preston
Robert L. FerrettEastern Michigan University

ISBN-10: 0131498649
ISBN-13:  9780131498648

Publisher:  Prentice Hall
Copyright:  2006
Format:  Paper; 880 pp
Published:  01/12/2005
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For introductory courses in computer concepts and computer literacy. 

 

Written to provide all students with an opportunity to learn and demonstrate computer and Internet literacy through a worldwide industry standard.


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For introductory courses in computer concepts and computer literacy. 

 

Written to provide all students with an opportunity to learn and demonstrate computer and Internet literacy through a worldwide industry standard.

 


 

 

A well-rounded approach—Covers basic computer concepts, applications, and the internet.

~Provides a broad understanding of the key components to computer literacy.

Comprehensive coverage of 2005 IC3 objectives.

~Ensures that students are learning everything necessary to meet the IC3 standard.

Skills-based, hands-on instruction.

~Makes the material accessible through clearly numbered, bold, step-by-step instructions within each hands-on tutorial.

Extensive end-of-project material—Skill Drills, Challenges, and Discovery Zones.

~Provides solid review and reinforcement of chapter material.


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UNIT 1: COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS

PROJECT 1: IDENTIFYING TYPES OF COMPUTERS

PROJECT 2: IDENTIFYING COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

PROJECT 3: EVALUATING, PURCHASING, AND MAINTAINING COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

PROJECT 4: IDENTIFYING SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE INTERACTION AND TYPES OF SOFTWARE

PROJECT 5: IDENTIFYING OPERATING SYSTEM FUNCTIONS

PROJECT 6: USING WINDOWS

UNIT 2: USING PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE

PROJECT 1: TAKING A TOUR OF WINDOWS APPLICATIONS

PROJECT 2: CREATING AND EDITING FILES

PROJECT 3: FORMATTING TEXT AND PERFORMING COMMON PRINTING FUNCTIONS

PROJECT 4: USING GRAPHIC TOOLS

PROJECT 5: FORMATTING PARAGRAPHS AND DOCUMENTS

PROJECT 6: WORKING WITH TABLES

PROJECT 7: USING OUTLINE, TRACK CHANGES, AND LANGUAGE TOOLS

PROJECT 8: WORKING WITH TEXT AND NUMBERS IN A SPREADSHEET

PROJECT 9: USING FORMULAS, FUNCTIONS, AND CHARTS

PROJECT 10: CREATING AND DELIVERING PRESENTATIONS

UNIT 3: LIVING ONLINE

PROJECT 1: IDENTIFYING NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS

PROJECT 2: IDENTIFYING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COMPUTER NETWORKS, TELEPHONE NETWORKS,

AND THE INTERNET

PROJECT 3: UNDERSTANDING E-MAIL

PROJECT 4: IDENTIFYING HOW TO USE E-MAIL

PROJECT 5: IDENTIFYING INFORMATION SOURCES ON THE INTERNET

PROJECT 6: USING A WEB BROWSER AND SEARCHING THE INTERNET

PROJECT 7: IDENTIFYING HOW COMPUTERS ARE USED AT WORK, SCHOOL, AND HOME

PROJECT 8: USING COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET SAFELY, LEGALLY, ETHICALLY, AND RESPONSIBLY

GLOSSARY

FILE GUIDE

INDEX



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