Information Technology

For courses in Computer Concepts.

Focusing throughout is on essential information, clearly explained and rooted in a practical context, this text helps students become well versed in all the main computer concepts–hardware, software, communication, and issues–that affect every area of life today, and a knowledge of which is mandatory for success in today's job market.

• Short, concise lessons—Each lesson has several clearly defined objectives and focuses on a single topic. Figures illustrate key concepts, and a summary helps students review what they've learned.

  • Keeps today's students focused and maintains their attention by using more of a “sound-byte” approach (rather than a dense narrative) and helps them assess their comprehension before moving on to new material. The modular approach gives instructors greater latitude in designing courses to meet the needs of their specific curriculum.

• Up-to-date content—Covers the latest technology and programs.

  • Better prepares students as they get ready for today's competitive job market.

• Practical sidebars—Each lesson includes an exercise or set of skills students can use in working with a computer—e.g., customizing a PC, creating a letterhead, upgrading a computer.

  • Gives students practical, hands-on experience in working with a computer.

• Web site citations.

  • Provides students with additional resources on key topics.

• Helpful tips—Each lesson includes tips, how-to advice, troubleshooting information, or interesting asides.

  • Deepens students knowledge and insights into the nuances of many topics.

• Practice exercises.

  • Gives students the opportunity to practice their skills, to review, and to try the various practice sidebars in the manual.

• Background articles—Covers a range of topics, ranging from the future of cash to making your own film.

  • Provides a source of current, quirky, entertaining, or just plain useful background information—sure to grab students' interest.

• Accompanying CD-ROM—Includes TRY IT! Multimedia Simulation; Visual Reference tutorials for Microsoft Office 97/2000; Multimedia Internet tutorial; Touch `N' Type Keyboarding course; and Typing Tests with automatic Scoring.

  • Provides convenient single-source access to additional teaching/learning aids.

Introduction.


Lesson 1: Technology in Prospective.


Lesson 2: Defining a Computer.


Lesson 3: The System Configuration.


Lesson 4: Entering Data.


Lesson 5: Output: Viewing, Printing, Music, and Modems.


Lesson 6: Storing Data.


Lesson 7: Operating Systems.


Lesson 8: Word Processing.


Lesson 9: Spreadsheets.


Lesson 10: Database.


Lesson 11: Graphics Programs.


Lesson 12: Presentations and Publishing.


Lesson 13: The Programming Profession.


Lesson 14: The Internet.


Lesson 15: Networking.


Lesson 16: Computers and Careers.


Lesson 17: Computers and Society.


Lesson 18: The Future of Computing.


Glossary.


Index.

Computing Concepts (CIS: Computing Concepts)

For introductory computer literacy courses with coverage of IC³ exam objectives.

Brief and modular lessons teach essential information in context. Text is divided into three parts, following the IC³ standards: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. Hands-on activities reinforce the skills being introduced.

• Learning Computer Concepts, 2/E
  O'Hara
  © 2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 320 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131868896 | ISBN-13: 9780131868892
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Shelley O'Hara is the author of more than 90 books, including several best-selling titles. She has taught computer training courses at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. She has a BA in English from the University of South Carolina and a MA in English from the University of Maryland.

TEACH COMPUTER CONCEPTS FROM THIS BOOK, AND EVERYTHING ELSE GETS EASY

Learning to use computers and keeping up with technology has evolved into an essential life skill. The greater a student's basic understanding of how computers work and how they were developed, the faster and easier the student will master complex applications.

Shelley O'Hara focuses on essential information—instead of just defining RAM and ROM, she tells students what they need to know about memory when deciding what computer to buy. Chapters explore top-paying computer skills, such as networking and programming. Learn about the latest version of Windows, Windows Millennium Edition.

All the topics and information are presented in language that's easy to read. Chapters are brief and modular, so you can design the course to meet the needs of your curriculum. Objectives are clearly defined and focused. Key concepts are illustrated. End of chapter summaries and review questions help you tie it all together.

Learning Computer Concepts is divided into four parts, each devoted to a particular area of computing. You'll find these parts:

• Part I, Hardware, starts with an explanation of computers and how they are put to use. This part also includes lessons on the hardware, or physical, components of a computer, including the processor, memory, keyboard, mouse, printer, modem, and drives.
• Part II, Software, focuses on the programs you use on the computer. These programs are what make the computer such a versatile tool. Starting with the system software (called operating system, this part also covers word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, presentations and publishing, and programming.
• Part III, Communication, explains how you can expand a single PC to a world of PCs and covers both Internet basics and networking.
• Part IV, Issues, puts computers in context in careers, in society, and in the future.

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

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