Computer Literacy BASICS: A Comprehensive Guide to IC3 (Technology Concepts) - Softcover

Morrison, Connie; Wells, Dolores

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1439078610 ISBN 13: 9781439078617

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2009

Synopsis

Bring your computer literacy course back to the BASICS. COMPUTER LITERACY BASICS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO IC3 provides an introduction to computer concepts and skills, which maps to the newest Computing Core Certification (IC3) standards. Designed with new learners in mind, this text covers Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online - everything your students need to ace the IC3 exam, and finish the course as confident computer users.

About this title

About the Author

Connie Morrison has over 30 years of combined experience in education and educational publishing. She has taught students at all grade levels from elementary through college, and she has trained employees in industry. Connie currently works as an education consultant for Encore Training, Inc., providing staff development and training for educators.

Dr. Dolores J. Wells has taught business and computer science at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa for 29 years. She teaches a variety of distance learning courses, participates on several committees assisting with the creation of new AS degrees for Florida community colleges, and has created numerous e-packs and authored or contributed to several textbooks, including Discovering Computers. More recently, she has authored three editions of Shelly Cashman Series' Dreamweaver books. Dr. Wells also created the first WebCT e-packs for the Shelly Cashman Series.

Review

Module 1: Computing Fundamentals 1. Introducing Computers 2. Computer Hardware 3. Maintaining and Protecting Hardware 4. Computer Software 5. Essential Computer Skills 6. Using Technology to Solve Problems 7. The Windows Operating System 8. Changing Settings and Customizing the Desktop 9. Using Windows Explorer 10. File Management with Windows Explorer Module 2: Key Applications 11. Using Microsoft Office 2003 12. Word Essentials 13. Editing and Formatting Documents 14. Working with Tables 15. Enhancing Documents 16. Excel Essentials 17. Organizing Worksheets 18. Creating Formulas and Charting Data 19. PowerPoint Essentials 20. Enhancing Presentations with Multimedia Effects 21. Access Essentials 22. Managing and Reporting Database Information Module 3: Living Online 23. Networks and Telecommunication 24. E-Mail and Effective Electronic Communication 25. Internet Essentials 26. Researching on the Internet 27. Evaluating Online Information 28. Technology and Society 29. Security, Privacy, and Ethics Online

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1439078610
• ISBN 13: 9781439078617
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 832