New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2018

Module 1
16 DIGITAL CONTENT
18 SECTION A: Digital Basics
19 Data Representation Basics
21 Representing Numbers
22 Representing Text
25 Bits and Bytes
26 Compression
29 SECTION B: Digital Sound
30 Digital Audio Basics
32 Digital Audio File Formats
34 MIDI
36 Digitized Speech
38 SECTION C: Bitmap Graphics
39 Bitmap Basics
42 Bitmap Data Representation
44 Image Compression
46 Modifying Bitmap Images
48 Panoramic and 360 Images
49 Stereoscopy
51 SECTION D: Vector Graphics
52 Vector Graphics Basics
55 Vector Tools
56 3D Graphics
58 Vectors and Virtual Reality
60 SECTION E: Digital Video
61 Digital Video Basics
65 Video Compression
66 Video File Formats
68 Digital Video Variations
70 ISSUE: what is Fair Use?
72 Information Tools: Photo Forensics
74 Technology IN CONTEXT: Film
76 Module ACTIVITIES
81 Lab: The DigitalWorld with Eyes Shut
Module 2
82 DIGITAL DEVICES
84 SECTION A: Device Basics
85 Computers
87 Circuits and Chips
89 Components
91 Maintenance
94 SECTION B: Device Options
95 Enterprise Computers
96 Personal Computers
98 Niche Devices
99 Choosing a Digital Device
104 SECTION C: Processors and Memory
105 Microprocessors
107 How Processors Work
110 Performance
113 Random Access Memory
114 Read-only Memory
116 SECTION D: Storage
117 Storage Basics
119 Magnetic Storage Technology
121 Optical Storage Technology
122 Solid State Storage Technology
123 Cloud Storage
125 Backup
129 SECTION E: Input and Output
130 Add-on Gadgets
131 Expansion Ports
134 Bluetooth
135 Device Drivers
136 Display Devices
140 Printers
142 Things
144 Autonomous Vehicles
146 ISSUE: Where does all the ewaste go?
148 Information tools: FINDING THE RIGHT
STUFF
150 Technology IN CONTEXT: Military
152 Module ACTIVITIES
157 Lab: What's Going On in There?
Module 3
158 NETWORKS
160 SECTION A: Network Basics
161 Communication Systems
162 Communication Channels
166 Network Topology
168 Network Nodes
170 Communication Protocols
172 SECTION B: The Internet
173 Background
175 Internet Infrastructure
176 Packets
179 Internet Addresses
182 Domain Names
186 SECTION C: Internet Access
187 Connection Basics
192 Cable Internet Service
193 Telephone Network Internet Service
195 Satellite Internet Service
196 Mobile Broadband Service
198 Wi-Fi Hotspots
200 SECTION D: Local Area Networks
201 LAN Basics
203 Ethernet
205 Wi-Fi
207 Set Up Your Own Network
211 Network Monitoring
212 IoT Networks
214 SECTION E: File Sharing
215 File Sharing Basics
216 Accessing LAN Files
219 Sharing Your Files
222 Internet-based Sharing
224 Torrents
226 ISSUE: Who will Control the Internet?
228 Information Tools: Fact Checking
230 Technology IN CONTEXT: Education
232 Module ACTIVITIES
237 Lab: Hack Your Net
Module 4
240 THE WEB
242 SECTION A: Web Basics
243 Web Overview
244 Evolution
246 Web Sites
247 Hypertext Links
249 URLs
254 SECTION B: Browsers
255 Browser Basics
258 Customization
262 Browser Cache
266 SECTION C: HTML
267 HTML Basics
269 HTML Editing Tools
272 CSS
274 Dynamic Web Pages
276 Site Creation
278 SECTION D: HTTP
279 HTTP Basics
281 Cookies
284 HTTPS
286 SECTION E: Search Engines
287 Search Engine Basics
292 Formulating Searches
295 Search Privacy
296 Using Web-based Source Material
298 ISSUE: Who is Tracking You?
300 Information Tools: Citations
302 Technology IN CONTEXT: Fashion Industry
304 Module ACTIVITIES
309 Lab: Design Your Home Page
Module 5
310 SOCIAL MEDIA
312 SECTION A: Social Networking
313 The Social Media Mix
316 Social Networking Evolution
317 Social Networking Basics
319 Geosocial Networking
321 Social Network Analytics
324 SECTION B: Content Communities
325 Evolution
327 Media Content Communities
329 Intellectual Property
331 Creative Commons
334 SECTION C: Blogs AND More
335 Blogs
338 Microblogs
340 Wikis
344 SECTION D: Online Communication
345 Communication Matrix
346 Email
351 Online Chat
352 Voice and Video over IP
354 SECTION E: Social Media Values
355 Identity
357 Reputation
360 Privacy
364 ISSUE: when do online avatars die?
366 Information Tools: Media Attribut