Computing Essentials for an IT Age

Author(s): Ronda D Hayes

Edition: 4

Copyright: 2019

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ISBN 9781524992071

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Computing Essentials for an IT Age introduces students to the plethora of computer systems and networks - along with the constantly evolving benefits they offer.  Created for both online and in-person introduction to computers courses, this turn-key course package includes a beautiful color lecture manual (eBook), lab content, tests, and quizzes all in a digital package.

Developed through extensive data analysis from both students and instructors, Computing Essentials for an IT Age:

  • includes comprehensive key terminology in a flash card format and “Let’s Review” questions to enforce concepts presented in each lesson.
  • features a series of videos to enhance the lecture material for each lesson - further illustrating concepts.
  • presents hands-on lab assignments for students to learn and/or gain a better understanding of the following programs: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • integrates full course management software, including a gradebook, test/quizzes with automatic assessment, dropbox, and more.

Unit 1: The Computer and Its Components
Introduction
Lesson 1: Computer Fundamentals
Lesson 2: The System Unit
Lesson 3: Input/Output and Storage Devices

Unit 2: System and Application Software
Lesson 4:
System Software
Lesson 5: Application Software

Unit 3: Communication on the Internet and the World Wide Web
Lesson 6:
How the Internet Works
Lesson 7: Networking Fundamentals

Unit 4: The Computer Industry: Careers, System, Analysis, and Database Design
Lesson 8:
The Computer Industry
Lesson 9: Systems Analysis and Design
Lesson 10: Databases

Ronda D Hayes

Computing Essentials for an IT Age introduces students to the plethora of computer systems and networks - along with the constantly evolving benefits they offer.  Created for both online and in-person introduction to computers courses, this turn-key course package includes a beautiful color lecture manual (eBook), lab content, tests, and quizzes all in a digital package.

Developed through extensive data analysis from both students and instructors, Computing Essentials for an IT Age:

  • includes comprehensive key terminology in a flash card format and “Let’s Review” questions to enforce concepts presented in each lesson.
  • features a series of videos to enhance the lecture material for each lesson - further illustrating concepts.
  • presents hands-on lab assignments for students to learn and/or gain a better understanding of the following programs: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • integrates full course management software, including a gradebook, test/quizzes with automatic assessment, dropbox, and more.

Unit 1: The Computer and Its Components
Introduction
Lesson 1: Computer Fundamentals
Lesson 2: The System Unit
Lesson 3: Input/Output and Storage Devices

Unit 2: System and Application Software
Lesson 4:
System Software
Lesson 5: Application Software

Unit 3: Communication on the Internet and the World Wide Web
Lesson 6:
How the Internet Works
Lesson 7: Networking Fundamentals

Unit 4: The Computer Industry: Careers, System, Analysis, and Database Design
Lesson 8:
The Computer Industry
Lesson 9: Systems Analysis and Design
Lesson 10: Databases

Ronda D Hayes