Computer Concepts, Fifth Edition-Illustrated Introductory, Enhanced - Softcover

Parsons, June Jamrich; Oja, Dan

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9780619273552: Computer Concepts, Fifth Edition-Illustrated Introductory, Enhanced

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ISBN 10: 0619273550 ISBN 13: 9780619273552

Publisher: Course Technology, 2005

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Computer Concepts, Fifth Edition-Illustrated Introductory, Enhanced is your opportunity to give your students the latest information on emerging technology trends and issues. Eight new lessons have been added to this introductory text to provide the most recent updates on emerging technology, including networking and wireless connectivity, security and privacy, the Internet and email, software, and more. In addition, new Issues and Up-to-Date features provide more options for reinforcement of key topics in the book to keep your course fresh.

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About the Author

June Parsons purchased her 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 she opened a successful small computer retail store with Dan Oja that also offered software instruction to children and adults. Dr. Parsons taught at the university level for more than 20 years. She holds a doctorate in Educational Technology and was certified by the ICCP in 1995. Dr. Parsons began writing and creating educational software for Course Technology in 1992. She contributed to the Windows for Business and Illustrated Series and developed the New Perspectives, e-Course, and Practical series. She works via the Internet with a team of highly skilled media specialists and desktop publishers located in various states and provinces.

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"It is well-designed as a self-paced instructional document. Students are able to use the text to cover all of the concepts for the course. The end of unit exercises are very useful." -- Dr. Anthony Barbis, University of Missouri-Columbia

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