New Perspectives Computer Concepts 2016 Enhanced, Comprehensive - Softcover

Parsons, June Jamrich

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1305656288 ISBN 13: 9781305656284

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2016

Synopsis

Gain the full understanding of today’s digital world with the cohesive framework and logical organization found only in NEW PERSPECTIVES ON COMPUTER CONCEPTS 2016, ENHANCED, COMPREHENSIVE. This dynamic book provides the latest updates on emerging technology with engaging learning features, informative visuals and hands-on activities proven to increase your understanding. An insightful introduction highlights today’s digital evolution, while coverage of social media and online security examines concepts behind today’s important trends in technology. You gain insights into the underlying principles supporting the wide scope of digital devices in use today with an emphasis on the connectivity that pervades modern life. This Enhanced Edition includes a new hands-on programming chapter that teaches you how to program using Python™.

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About the Author

June Jamrich Parsons is an educator, digital book pioneer, co-author of Texty and McGuffey award-winning textbooks and a TAA fellow. She co-developed the first commercially successful multimedia, interactive digital textbook that established the standard for platforms now being developed by numerous educational publishers. In addition to authoring textbooks for Course Technology and Cengage, Dr. Parsons' career includes extensive classroom teaching and product design for eCourseware. She also served as a creative strategist for MediaTechnics Corp. and director of content for Veative Virtual Reality Labs. A member of the Association for Computing Machinery, she holds a Ph.D. in instructional technology and Certified Computing Professional certification.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1305656288
• ISBN 13: 9781305656284
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 944