Prentice Hall

Information Technology



Personal Computing Essentials, 3/E
Susan Weixel

ISBN-10: 0130261955
ISBN-13: 9780130261953

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2000
Format: Spiral Bound; 192 pp
Published: 12/08/1999

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For courses in Introduction to Computers, Introduction to Computers/Applications, Introduction to Brief Computers/Concepts.

Essentials courseware is anchored in the professional and practical needs of all types of students. This brief introduction to computing essentials gives students a basic foundation in computer hardware, operating systems, and Windows and PC Applications.

The 'learning-by-doing' approach encourages students to grasp the concepts as they expand their skills through hands-on tutorials. It consists of modular lessons that are built around a series of numbered step-by-step procedures that are clear, concise, and easy to review.

  • NEW - Completely updated to reflect the most current technology.

    • Keeps students informed about the many changes in technology and how they apply to their experiences. Ex.___

  • NEW - Hands-on Exercises expanded into three levels.

      • Skill Drill Exercises build on and reinforce what is learned in each project.
      • —Enables students to check their comprehension, evaluate their progress and practice what they have learned. Ex.___

      • Challenge Exercises provides exercises that expand on or are related to skills practiced in each project.
      • —Helps students learn to think on their own. Ex.___

      • Discovery Zone Exercises paragraph style exercises that encourage students to apply skills from several projects, look in the Help section of any application, or go to the Internet to find the answers.
      • —Emulates real-world experience by encouraging self-directed learning of new skills. Ex.___

  • NEW - Project 8: Getting Started with the Internet—As the Internet becomes an integral part of the computing experience, additional coverage is appropriate. This project gives students a very basic introduction to the Internet, how to use the Internet, and how to navigate on the Internet.

    • Provides students with the basic skills necessary to use the Internet effectively across all disciplines. Ex.___

  • Completely updated to reflect the most current technology.

    • Keeps students informed about the many changes in technology and how they apply to their experiences. Ex.___

  • Hands-on Exercises expanded into three levels.

      • Skill Drill Exercises build on and reinforce what is learned in each project.
      • —Enables students to check their comprehension, evaluate their progress and practice what they have learned. Ex.___

      • Challenge Exercises provides exercises that expand on or are related to skills practiced in each project.
      • —Helps students learn to think on their own. Ex.___

      • Discovery Zone Exercises paragraph style exercises that encourage students to apply skills from several projects, look in the Help section of any application, or go to the Internet to find the answers.
      • —Emulates real-world experience by encouraging self-directed learning of new skills. Ex.___

  • Project 8: Getting Started with the Internet—As the Internet becomes an integral part of the computing experience, additional coverage is appropriate. This project gives students a very basic introduction to the Internet, how to use the Internet, and how to navigate on the Internet.

    • Provides students with the basic skills necessary to use the Internet effectively across all disciplines. Ex.___



Project 1. Getting Started with Personal Computer Hardware.


Project 2. Setting Up a Work Area.


Project 3. Starting the PC.


Project 4. Getting to Know Your Operating System


Project 5. Learning About PC Data Storage.


Project 6. Learning About PC Memory.


Project 7. Working with Windows Applications.


Project 8. Getting Started with the Internet.


Project 9. Getting Started with PC Applications.

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    © 1999 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Estimated Availability: 01/01/2000
    ISBN-10: 0130865400 | ISBN-13: 9780130865403


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