New Perspectives Computer Concepts Comprehensive
By June Jamrich Parsons
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Providing what every college grad needs to know about tech, New Perspectives Computer Concepts Comprehensive, 21st edition, helps students understand the technological foundations for a wide range of digital devices. Leading technology author June Parsons combines the latest updates on emerging technology with engaging learning features, informative visuals and hands-on activities proven to increase learning effectiveness. Students explore the underlying principles supporting current digital devices with a focus on connectivity. This edition provides new information on current operating systems, digital rights management, the deep web and dark web, blogs, videoconferencing trends, the pandemic's impact on tech jobs, work-at-home, remote learning and more. In addition, a unique module provides a hands-on introduction to programming, while MindTap offers anywhere, anytime learning solutions.
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Providing what every college grad needs to know about tech, New Perspectives Computer Concepts Comprehensive, 21st edition, helps students understand the technological foundations for a wide range of digital devices. Leading technology author June Parsons combines the latest updates on emerging technology with engaging learning features, informative visuals and hands-on activities proven to increase learning effectiveness. Students explore the underlying principles supporting current digital devices with a focus on connectivity. This edition provides new information on current operating systems, digital rights management, the deep web and dark web, blogs, videoconferencing trends, the pandemic's impact on tech jobs, work-at-home, remote learning and more. In addition, a unique module provides a hands-on introduction to programming, while MindTap offers anywhere, anytime learning solutions.
CURATED CONTENT PRESENTS WHAT EVERY COLLEGE GRAD NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT TECHNOLOGY. Whether they are planning a career in technology, science, medicine, business or the arts, students are equipped with a foundation for understanding and succeeding in our digital culture.
STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT A WIDE RANGE OF TECHNOLOGIES. The digital world includes smart phones, smart cars, cloud services, networks, the Internet of Things and more. This text helps students understand the technological foundations for a wide range of digital devices.
DETAILED COVERAGE PROVIDES A COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO TODAY'S SPECTRUM OF OPERATING SYSTEMS. This edition presents thorough coverage and numerous examples of the latest Microsoft® Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Linux and Chrome OS so that students develop a broad understanding of current digital platforms.
ENGAGING FORMAT APPEALS TO TODAY'S LEARNERS. Each page is carefully constructed with paragraphs interspersed with images designed to hold the attention of busy students. The writing style is clear and uncluttered to help students focus on a logical learning path. Modules are divided into short sections, each with a motivational introduction.
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