For introductory courses in computer concepts or computer literacy often including instruction in Microsoft Office.
Engages students with a refreshing and easy to learn from style, while maintaining an encyclopedic approach and popular magazine-style format.
Today's students want a practical what it is and how it works approach to computers and computing, with less explanation of when and why. Computers Are Your Future serves as a valuable computer technology reference tool without being overwhelming or intimidating.
NEW! Videos - Short Flash animations were created to explain key concepts in many chapters.
NEW! Fast Forward element added to each chapter to address emerging technologies.
NEW! How-to feature added to each chapter, providing students with a hands-on exercise related to the information taught in the chapter.
NEW! Facebook page is now available for the text.
Green Tech Tips - Sidebars with tips, suggestions, and new ways to stay ecologically friendly.
o This is the first computer concepts book to incorporate this feature.
EthicsBoxes - Sidebars posing What would you do? questions to provoke discussions.
o Stimulate ethical discussions in class.
Visually stimulating Spotlight features-Emerging Technologies, Buying and Upgrading Your Computer System, and File Management.
o Highlights innovative thinking in each subject area with bites of computer content.
o NEW! Spotlight on Cloud Computing
Currents boxes throughout-Includes Technology Debates and Milestones, Security Careers, Ethics, Privacy, Piracy, Communication, and Wireless Technology.
o Examines issues in computing as well as cutting-edge computer technology to show students what is going to change the face of computing by the time they become professionals.
Impacts boxes-Illustrate chapter-by-chapter insights on thought-provoking cultural and societal implications of computing.
o Stimulate class discussion or team debates on all aspects of the impact technology is having on life today.
Extensive end-of-chapter material.
o Provides students with substantial review including multiple choice, matching, fill-in, and short answer questions, as well as exercises and Web Research projects.
