Technology for Success: Computer Concepts

NEW CRITICAL-THINKING CHALLENGES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARPEN IMPORTANT PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS. These interesting challenges engage students in scenarios with various decision-making paths that lead to different outcomes, where they function as key decision makers, navigating challenges they will encounter in their personal, academic or professional lives.

COVERAGE OF THE LATEST AND MOST IMPORTANT TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS ENSURES RELEVANCY. This edition highlights extremely relevant and critical content with expanded coverage of digital security, cloud computing and digital privacy. (NEW in Fall 2020: three new modules added to this title on Digital Ethics, Cloud Computing with AI and eCommerce, and Databases)

BRIEF, MANAGEABLE LESSONS INVITE STUDENTS TO LEARN AND SUCCEED. This unique “Learn a little, do a little” approach to learning breaks concepts into smaller chunks of reading. This reading is supported by online activities that encourage hands-on, interactive learning.

EMPHASIS ON REAL-WORLD APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF CONCEPTS STUDENTS ARE LEARNING. The authors skillfully thread a real-world approach throughout this edition's narrative, videos and hands-on training activities. All content centers around addressing the “what, why, and how” behind today's technology.