Revel for Technology in Action -- Access Card
15th Edition
Published on 26. January 2018
Software
Other digital
9998 pages
978-0-13-486807-3 (ISBN)
Description
Revel (TM) is Pearson's newest way of delivering our respected content. Fully digital and highly engaging, Revel replaces the textbook and gives students everything they need for the course. Informed by extensive research on how people read, think, and learn, Revel is an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience - for less than the cost of a traditional textbook.
For introductory courses in computer concepts, digital literacy, or computer literacy.
Revel (TM) Technology in Action offers the trusted content that instructors value, while enabling students to interact with the material like never before. This fully online and interactive environment integrates dynamic media - including videos, Helpdesk activities, Sound Byte lessons, IT Simulations, and tracked practice opportunities - into the narrative, so instructors see students' progress along the way. Through its engaging learning experience, Revel prepares students to meaningfully participate in class and provides the skills they need to be digitally literate in their everyday lives and the workplace.
The 15th Edition uses practical content, hands-on projects, and interactive lessons - now with two Helpdesks, two Sound Bytes, and one IT Simulation per chapter - to provide an engaging and consistent learning experience from one chapter to the next.
For introductory courses in computer concepts, digital literacy, or computer literacy.
Revel (TM) Technology in Action offers the trusted content that instructors value, while enabling students to interact with the material like never before. This fully online and interactive environment integrates dynamic media - including videos, Helpdesk activities, Sound Byte lessons, IT Simulations, and tracked practice opportunities - into the narrative, so instructors see students' progress along the way. Through its engaging learning experience, Revel prepares students to meaningfully participate in class and provides the skills they need to be digitally literate in their everyday lives and the workplace.
The 15th Edition uses practical content, hands-on projects, and interactive lessons - now with two Helpdesks, two Sound Bytes, and one IT Simulation per chapter - to provide an engaging and consistent learning experience from one chapter to the next.
More details
Edition
15th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-0-13-486807-3 (9780134868073)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Alan Evans | Kendall Martin | Mary Anne Poatsy
Revel for Technology in Action -- Access Card
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16th Edition
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€109.11
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Alan Evans | Kendall Martin | Mary Anne Poatsy
Technology In Action Complete
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04/2017
14th Edition
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€168.35
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Persons
Alan Evans, MS, CPA
Alan is currently a faculty member at Moore College of Art and Design and Montgomery County Community College, teaching a variety of computer science and business courses. He holds a BS in accounting from Rider University and an MS in information systems from Drexel University, and he is a certified public accountant. After a successful career in business, Alan finally realized that his true calling is education. He has been teaching at the college level since 2000, and enjoys attending technical conferences and exploring new methods of engaging students.
Kendall Martin, PhD
Kendall is a professor of Computer Science at Montgomery County Community College with teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at a number of institutions, including Villanova University, DeSales University, Ursinus College, and Arcadia University.
Kendall's education includes a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Rochester and an MS and a PhD in engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. She has industrial experience in research and development environments (AT&T Bell Laboratories), Texas Instruments as well as experience with several start-up technology firms.
Mary Anne Poatsy, MBA
Mary Anne is a senior faculty member at Montgomery County Community College, teaching various computer application and concepts courses in face-to-face and online environments. She enjoys speaking at various professional conferences about innovative classroom strategies. She holds a BA in psychology and education from Mount Holyoke College and an MBA in finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
Mary Anne has been in teaching since 1997, ranging from elementary and secondary education to Montgomery County Community College, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Muhlenberg College, and Bucks County Community College, as well as training in the professional environment. Before teaching, she was a vice president at Shearson Lehman Hutton in the Municipal Bond Investment Banking Department.
Alan is currently a faculty member at Moore College of Art and Design and Montgomery County Community College, teaching a variety of computer science and business courses. He holds a BS in accounting from Rider University and an MS in information systems from Drexel University, and he is a certified public accountant. After a successful career in business, Alan finally realized that his true calling is education. He has been teaching at the college level since 2000, and enjoys attending technical conferences and exploring new methods of engaging students.
Kendall Martin, PhD
Kendall is a professor of Computer Science at Montgomery County Community College with teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at a number of institutions, including Villanova University, DeSales University, Ursinus College, and Arcadia University.
Kendall's education includes a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Rochester and an MS and a PhD in engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. She has industrial experience in research and development environments (AT&T Bell Laboratories), Texas Instruments as well as experience with several start-up technology firms.
Mary Anne Poatsy, MBA
Mary Anne is a senior faculty member at Montgomery County Community College, teaching various computer application and concepts courses in face-to-face and online environments. She enjoys speaking at various professional conferences about innovative classroom strategies. She holds a BA in psychology and education from Mount Holyoke College and an MBA in finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
Mary Anne has been in teaching since 1997, ranging from elementary and secondary education to Montgomery County Community College, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Muhlenberg College, and Bucks County Community College, as well as training in the professional environment. Before teaching, she was a vice president at Shearson Lehman Hutton in the Municipal Bond Investment Banking Department.
Content
1. The Impact of Technology in a Changing World
2. Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts
3. Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web's Resources
4. Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play
5. System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management
6. Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System
7. Networking: Connecting Computing Devices
8. Managing a Digital Lifestyle: Media and Ethics
9. Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices
10. Behind the Scenes: Software Programming
11. Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems
12. Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World
13. Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works
Appendix A. The History of the Personal Computer
Appendix B. Careers in IT
2. Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts
3. Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web's Resources
4. Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play
5. System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management
6. Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System
7. Networking: Connecting Computing Devices
8. Managing a Digital Lifestyle: Media and Ethics
9. Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices
10. Behind the Scenes: Software Programming
11. Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems
12. Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World
13. Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works
Appendix A. The History of the Personal Computer
Appendix B. Careers in IT