Synopses & Reviews
Leading the way with the new technology, the New Perspectives Series puts readers in the driver's seat with real-life cases that promote critical thinking and problem solving. All books in this series feature extensive, hands-on exercises that have helped thousands of readers learn and remember computer skills.
-- Realistic Cases makes learning more meaningful for readers
-- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
-- Users learn the features of a particular software package in the context of solving a real-world problem, rather that a laundry list of features.
-- Step-by-step guidance and screen shots keep users on track
-- Quick Check questions enable users to check their progress
-- Completion Time: 85+hrs. -- Office suite books -- 70+hr. -- Comprehensive -- 41+hrs. -- Introductory
Synopsis
Part of the New Perspectives Series, this text offers a case-based, problem-solving approach and innovative technology for meaningful learning of computer concepts.
About the Author
June Parsons and Dan Oja purchased their first computer, an Apple II+, in 1981 and quickly became fluent in BASIC, dBASE II, Lotus 123, WordStar, and a variety of accounting programs. The next year, they opened a successful small computer retail store that also offered software instruction to children and adults. June taught at the university level for more than 20 years and has a doctorate in Educational Technology and was certified by the ICCP in 1995.
June and Dan began writing and creating educational software for Thomson Course Technology in 1992, contributing to the Windows for Business and Illustrated series, and developing the New Perspectives, e-Course, and Practical series. They work via Internet connections with a team of highly-skilled media specialists and desktop publishers located in various states and provinces.
Table of Contents
1. Computer, Internet, and Network Basics 2. Computer Hardware 3. Computer Software 4. File Management, Virus Protection, and Backup 5. Internet and LAN Technology 6. Web Pages, Web Sites, and E-Commerce 7. Digital Media 8. The Computer Industry 9. Information Systems Analysis and Design 10. Databases 11. Computer Programming