New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2018: Comprehensive, Loose-leaf Version

Parsons, June Jamrich

ISBN 10: 133738853X / ISBN 13: 9781337388535

Published by Cengage Learning (edition 20), 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2018: Comprehensive, Loose-leaf Version
• Publisher: Cengage Learning (edition 20)
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133738853X
• ISBN 13: 9781337388535
• Binding: Loose Leaf
• Edition: 20.
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Technology impacts every aspect of life and choices are endless. As a college student, you need to know how to evaluate devices, choose apps, maintain a compelling online reputation, and lock down digital security. NEW PERSPECTIVES ON COMPUTER CONCEPTS 2018, COMPREHENSIVE goes beyond the intuitive "how-to" of apps and social media to delve into the broad concepts that are guiding current technologies such as self-driving cars, virtual reality, file sharing torrents, encrypted communications, photo forensics, and the Internet of Things. Numerous illustrations and interactive features in this complete book make mastering technical topics a breeze with a learning path that is structured with you, today's busy student, in mind. This edition offers an insightful overview of what every college student should know about using technology to complete your education, launch a successful career, and engage in issues that shape today's world.

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.