Visualizing Technology Introductory
6th Edition
Published on 25. January 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
560 pages
978-0-13-460819-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book covers all of the traditional topics taught in a Computer Concepts, Digital Literacy, or Computer Literacy course.
Visualizing Technology is a highly visual, engaging computer concepts textbook. Unlike other textbooks, Visualizing Technology does not include pages full of long paragraphs. Instead, important topics are presented in the way students are hardwired to think--with smaller sections of text, creative use of images for easier understanding, and chapters that are organized as articles with catchy headlines.
The sixth edition continues to provide a hands-on approach to learning computer concepts in which students learn a little and then apply what they are learning in a project or simulation, or watch a Viz Clip video to dive deeper into the subject matter. Each chapter has two How-To projects focused on Digital Literacy and Essential Job Skills so that students are gaining the skills needed for professional and personal success. Additionally, students learn about the important topics of ethics, green computing, and careers in every chapter.
As technology continually evolves, so does the content. In this new edition, all of the content has been reviewed and updated to cover the latest technology, including Windows 10, masOS Sierra, and more coverage of troubleshooting and security. The Pearson eText 2.0 adds a new level of accessibility and interactivity, and new infographics provide a truly visual picture of key topics.
Highlights of what's new in this edition
NEW. Digital Competency Badge offered through Pearson MyLab IT
NEW. Pearson eText 2.0 provides an interactive and accessible learning experience
UPDATED. All content updated for currency
ADDED. A variety of Infographics illustrate complex topics visually
UPDATED. Viz Clip videos have been updated as needed
ADDED. More coverage of Windows 10, macOS Sierra
ADDED. More coverage of troubleshooting and security
The optimal way to experience Visualizing Technology is with Pearson MyLab IT. All of the instruction, practice, review, and assessment resources are in one place, allowing you to arrange your course from an instructional perspective that gives students a consistent, measurable learning experience from chapter to chapter.
Available with MyLab IT
Pearson MyLab (TM) IT is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed for Information Technology (IT) courses, to engage students and improve results. MyLab IT for Computer Concepts provides activities for Instruction, Practice, Review, and Assessment in a fully integrated course, providing a seamless learning experience. The integrated Pearson eText allows students to experience continuous digital learning in an interactive environment.
Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab (TM) & Mastering (TM) does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.
Visualizing Technology is a highly visual, engaging computer concepts textbook. Unlike other textbooks, Visualizing Technology does not include pages full of long paragraphs. Instead, important topics are presented in the way students are hardwired to think--with smaller sections of text, creative use of images for easier understanding, and chapters that are organized as articles with catchy headlines.
The sixth edition continues to provide a hands-on approach to learning computer concepts in which students learn a little and then apply what they are learning in a project or simulation, or watch a Viz Clip video to dive deeper into the subject matter. Each chapter has two How-To projects focused on Digital Literacy and Essential Job Skills so that students are gaining the skills needed for professional and personal success. Additionally, students learn about the important topics of ethics, green computing, and careers in every chapter.
As technology continually evolves, so does the content. In this new edition, all of the content has been reviewed and updated to cover the latest technology, including Windows 10, masOS Sierra, and more coverage of troubleshooting and security. The Pearson eText 2.0 adds a new level of accessibility and interactivity, and new infographics provide a truly visual picture of key topics.
Highlights of what's new in this edition
NEW. Digital Competency Badge offered through Pearson MyLab IT
NEW. Pearson eText 2.0 provides an interactive and accessible learning experience
UPDATED. All content updated for currency
ADDED. A variety of Infographics illustrate complex topics visually
UPDATED. Viz Clip videos have been updated as needed
ADDED. More coverage of Windows 10, macOS Sierra
ADDED. More coverage of troubleshooting and security
The optimal way to experience Visualizing Technology is with Pearson MyLab IT. All of the instruction, practice, review, and assessment resources are in one place, allowing you to arrange your course from an instructional perspective that gives students a consistent, measurable learning experience from chapter to chapter.
Available with MyLab IT
Pearson MyLab (TM) IT is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed for Information Technology (IT) courses, to engage students and improve results. MyLab IT for Computer Concepts provides activities for Instruction, Practice, Review, and Assessment in a fully integrated course, providing a seamless learning experience. The integrated Pearson eText allows students to experience continuous digital learning in an interactive environment.
Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab (TM) & Mastering (TM) does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.
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Content
1. What is a Computer
What Does a Computer Do??
Objective 1. Explain the Functions of a Computer?
Necessity Is the Mother of Invention
The Information Processing Cycle?
How To: Digital Literacy Skill - Capture a Screenshot of Your Desktop?
A Brief History of Computers?
Objective 2. Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware?
History of Computers?
Moore's Law?
Green Computing - Smart Homes
Bits and Bytes?
Objective 3. Describe How Computers Represent Data Using Binary Code?
Binary Code?
Measuring Data?
Career Spotlight - Bioinformatics
Let's Get Personal?
Objective 4. List the Various Types and Characteristics of Personal Computers?
Desktop Computers?
Notebook Computers?
MAC, PC, or Something Else?
Ergonomics?
Universal Design
How To: Essential Job Skill - Ergonomics
Beyond the Desktop?
Objective 5. Give Examples of Other Personal Computing Devices?
Mobile Devices
Video Game Systems and Simulations
Computing on a Large Scale
Objective 6. List the Various Types and Characteristics of Multiuser Computers?
Servers?
Supercomputers?
Distributed and Grid Computing?
Computers Are Everywhere: Ubiquitous Computing?
Objective 7. Explain Ubiquitous Computing and Convergence?
Embedded Computers
Convergence?
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Ethics - the Internet of Things
End of Chapter
MindMap
Objective Recap
Key Terms & Summary
End of Chapter Exercises
Application Projects - also Grader projects in MIL
Viz Check Quizzes throughout chapter
2. Application Software
Making Business Work?
Objective 1. Identify Types and Uses of Business Productivity Software?
Office Suites?
Other Types of Business Software?
Making it Personal?
Objective 2. Identify Types and Uses of Personal Software?
Office Applications?
Finance and Tax Preparation Software?
Entertainment and Multimedia Software?
Educational and Reference Software?
Portable Apps?
How To: Digital Literacy Skill - Create a Document Using WordPad or TextEdit
Will It Run??
Objective 3. Assess a Computer System for Software Compatibility?
Your System Specs?
System Requirements?
Career Spotlight - Software Trainers
Where to Get It?
Objective 4. Compare Various Ways of Obtaining Software?
Licensing?
Free or Fee?
Sources of Software?
Your Head in the Cloud?
Objective 5. Discuss the Importance of Cloud Computing?
Cloud Computing?
How To: Essential Job Skill - Create a Mobile App with Appy Pie
Managing Software on Your System?
Objective 6. Install, Uninstall, and Update Software?
Installing Software?
Updating and Uninstalling Software?
Green Computing - Online and Downloaded Programs vs. Store-bought Software
Ethics - Sharing Software
End of Chapter
MindMap
Objective Recap
Key Terms & Summary
End of Chapter Exercises
Application Projects - also Grader projects in MIL
Viz Check Quizzes throughout chapter
3. File Management
A Place for Everything?
Objective 1. Create Folders to Organize Files?
Navigating Your Computer?
Creating and Using Folders
How To: Digital Literacy Skill - Organize Your Files
What's in a Name??
Objective 2. Explain the Importance of File Extensions?
File Names and Extensions?
File Properties?
Back It Up?
Objective 3. Explain the Importance of Backing Up Files?
Wind
What Does a Computer Do??
Objective 1. Explain the Functions of a Computer?
Necessity Is the Mother of Invention
The Information Processing Cycle?
How To: Digital Literacy Skill - Capture a Screenshot of Your Desktop?
A Brief History of Computers?
Objective 2. Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware?
History of Computers?
Moore's Law?
Green Computing - Smart Homes
Bits and Bytes?
Objective 3. Describe How Computers Represent Data Using Binary Code?
Binary Code?
Measuring Data?
Career Spotlight - Bioinformatics
Let's Get Personal?
Objective 4. List the Various Types and Characteristics of Personal Computers?
Desktop Computers?
Notebook Computers?
MAC, PC, or Something Else?
Ergonomics?
Universal Design
How To: Essential Job Skill - Ergonomics
Beyond the Desktop?
Objective 5. Give Examples of Other Personal Computing Devices?
Mobile Devices
Video Game Systems and Simulations
Computing on a Large Scale
Objective 6. List the Various Types and Characteristics of Multiuser Computers?
Servers?
Supercomputers?
Distributed and Grid Computing?
Computers Are Everywhere: Ubiquitous Computing?
Objective 7. Explain Ubiquitous Computing and Convergence?
Embedded Computers
Convergence?
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Ethics - the Internet of Things
End of Chapter
MindMap
Objective Recap
Key Terms & Summary
End of Chapter Exercises
Application Projects - also Grader projects in MIL
Viz Check Quizzes throughout chapter
2. Application Software
Making Business Work?
Objective 1. Identify Types and Uses of Business Productivity Software?
Office Suites?
Other Types of Business Software?
Making it Personal?
Objective 2. Identify Types and Uses of Personal Software?
Office Applications?
Finance and Tax Preparation Software?
Entertainment and Multimedia Software?
Educational and Reference Software?
Portable Apps?
How To: Digital Literacy Skill - Create a Document Using WordPad or TextEdit
Will It Run??
Objective 3. Assess a Computer System for Software Compatibility?
Your System Specs?
System Requirements?
Career Spotlight - Software Trainers
Where to Get It?
Objective 4. Compare Various Ways of Obtaining Software?
Licensing?
Free or Fee?
Sources of Software?
Your Head in the Cloud?
Objective 5. Discuss the Importance of Cloud Computing?
Cloud Computing?
How To: Essential Job Skill - Create a Mobile App with Appy Pie
Managing Software on Your System?
Objective 6. Install, Uninstall, and Update Software?
Installing Software?
Updating and Uninstalling Software?
Green Computing - Online and Downloaded Programs vs. Store-bought Software
Ethics - Sharing Software
End of Chapter
MindMap
Objective Recap
Key Terms & Summary
End of Chapter Exercises
Application Projects - also Grader projects in MIL
Viz Check Quizzes throughout chapter
3. File Management
A Place for Everything?
Objective 1. Create Folders to Organize Files?
Navigating Your Computer?
Creating and Using Folders
How To: Digital Literacy Skill - Organize Your Files
What's in a Name??
Objective 2. Explain the Importance of File Extensions?
File Names and Extensions?
File Properties?
Back It Up?
Objective 3. Explain the Importance of Backing Up Files?
Wind