Technology Now: Your Companion to SAM Computer Concepts, 2nd Edition / Edition 2

by Corinne Hoisington

Overview

Helps students learn the computer concepts essential for success with TECHNOLOGY NOW, 2nd EDITION: YOUR COMPANION TO SAM COMPUTER CONCEPTS. Updated with the latest changes in technology as well as IC3 objectives, content aligns with new Computer Concepts tasks in SAM (Skills Assessment Manager), Cengage Learning's robust training and assessment system. Use the printed book with SAM or as a full digital solution in SAM or MindTap online for a learning experience ideal for all learning styles or levels of experience. Reading activities integrated with SAM Concepts training videos, SAM Exams and quizzing are delivered in a customizable learning path. This edition provides hands-on and critical-thinking activities, ethical scenarios, and team projects to elevate thinking and keep students engaged. Simple language, everyday examples, and visual information in small chunks further ensure understanding. Customize the printed book and SAM or MindTap to include only chapters that meet your objectives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2901305670111
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	03/27/2017
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Corinne Hoisington is a full-time professor of information systems technology at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 25 years of teaching experience. She travels over 200,000 miles a year delivering keynote addresses to college and university professors and K-12 educators in over 70 cities worldwide for customers such as Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Canada Camp 21 International Events, Cengage, ByteSpeed, Capital One International Bank, Executive LIVE in London and Johannesburg, and the international South by Southwest (SXSW) event in Austin, Texas. Professor Hoisington is the recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award in Computer Programming. In addition, she has authored over 30 textbooks with Cengage and National Geographic on topics such as Outlook 365, Office 365, Microsoft Windows, Android Boot Camp Java, Technology Now and Visual Basic.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Computer Hardware. 2. Introduction to Software and Apps. 3. System Software. 4. Application Software. 5. The Web. 6. Purchasing and Maintaining a Computer. 7. The Connected Computer. 8. Safety and Security. 9. Communication. 10. Information Literacy. 11. Introduction to Media. 12. A Changing World.