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For introductory courses in computer concepts, digital literacy, or computer literacy, often including instruction in Microsoft Office.


Explore, discover, and experience technology with the immersive and adaptive Technology in Action-the book that uses technology to teach technology!


Technology in Action is a learning system that pushes the envelope of what is possible in technology, and what is helpful in teaching. It is a system that fits the way students are learning today.

Teaching and Learning Experience

This program presents a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. It will help:

Motivate Learning with a Progressive Approach: Students stay engaged because the content focuses on the material they want to learn, while teaching the material they need to learn.
Engage Students with Fun, Timely In-text Features: To engage students and help them understand how and why technology works, they need an approach that piques their curiosity.
Bring Content Alive with Unique Companion Media: Technology in Action uses technology to teach technology with rich companion media that engages students in and out of the classroom while providing essential training on computer concepts.
Support Students and Instructors: A comprehensive set of resources is available for students and instructors.
MyITLab not included. Students, if MyITLab is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MyITLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.


MyITLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product designed to personalize learning and improve results. With a wide range of interactive, engaging, and assignable activities, students are encouraged to actively learn and retain tough course concepts.



Chapter 1

Using Technology to Change the World

How Will You Put Technology in Action?

Technology on the World Stage

Political Issues

Other Global Issues

ETHICS in IT: The Digital Divide and the Mobile Bridge

Technology and Our Society

Technology Impacts How We Think

Technology Impacts How We Connect

Technology Impacts How We Consume

TRY THIS: Skyping Around the World

How Will Technology Improve Your Life?

Technology at Home

Technology and Your Career

Retail: Working in a Data Mine

Arts: Ink, Paints, and a Laptop?

Education: Teaching and Learning

Law Enforcement: Put Down That Mouse-You´re Under Arrest!

Medicine: The Chip Within

DIG DEEPER: Making Reality Even More Real

Science: Simulating Reality

Psychology: Computerized Coach


Chapter 2

Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

Understanding Digital Components

Understanding Your Computer

Computers Are Data Processing Devices

Bits and Bytes: The Language of Computers

Types of Computers

Input Devices

Keyboards

Mice and Other Pointing Devices

Image Input

DIG DEEPER: How Touch Screens Work

Sound Input

ETHICS in IT: What Is Ethical Computing?

Output Devices

Monitors

Printers

Sound Output

TRY THIS: What´s Inside My Computer?

Processing, Storage, and Connectivity

Processing and Memory on the Motherboard

Memory

Processing

Storing Data and Information

Hard Drives

Cloud Storage

Portable Storage Options

Optical Storage

Connecting Peripherals to the Computer

High-Speed and Data Transfer Ports

Connectivity and Multimedia Ports

Adding Ports: Expansion Cards and Hubs

Power Controls

Setting It All Up

TRENDS in IT: Innovations in Printing


Chapter 3

Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web´s Resources

Working and Playing on the Web

The Internet and How It Works

The Origin of the Internet

How the Internet Works

Communicating and Collaborating on the Web

Social Networking

E-Mail

Instant Messaging

Wikis

Blogs

Podcasts and Webcasts

Web Entertainment

Conducting Business Over the Internet: E-commerce

E-Commerce Safeguards

DIG DEEPER: Discovering the Semantic Web

TRY THIS: Create a OneDrive Account to Store and Share

Your Files in the Cloud

Using the Web Effectively

Accessing and Moving Around The Web

Web Browsers

URLs, Protocols, and Domain Names

Hyperlinks and Beyond

Favorites, Live Bookmarks, and Tagging

TRENDS in IT: Doing Business on a Shoestring-Thanks to the Internet

Searching the Web Effectively

Using Search Engines Effectively

Evaluating Websites

ETHICS in IT: Plagiarism and Copyright Violation: What Can You Borrow from the Internet?

TECHNOLOGY IN FOCUS

The History of the Personal Computer

Chapter 4

Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

Programs That Let You Work

The Nuts and Bolts of Software

TRENDS in IT: Mobile Commerce: What Have You Bought with Your Phone Lately?

Productivity and Business Software

Bundled Productivity Software

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Software

Presentation Software

Database Software

Note-Taking Software

Personal Information Manager Software

Microsoft Office Productivity Software Features

Personal Financial Software

ETHICS in IT: Can I Borrow Software That I Don´t Own?

Small Business Software

Software for Large and Specialized Businesses

TRY THIS: Citing Website Sources

Programs That Let You Play

Multimedia and Entertainment Software

Digital Image- and Video-Editing Software

DIG DEEPER: How Cloud Computing Works

Digital Audio Software

Gaming Software

Educational and Reference Softvvare

Drawing Software

Managing Your Software

Getting Software

Software Licenses

Getting the Right Software for Your System

Installing and Uninstalling Software

Chapter 5

System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management

Understanding System Software

Operating System Fundamentals

Real-Time Operating Systems

Operating Systems for Networks, Servers, and Mainframes

Operating Systems for Mobile Devices

Operating Systems for Personal Computers

What the Operating System Does

The User Interface

Processor Management

Memory and Storage Management

Hardware and Peripheral Device Management

ETHICS in IT: The Great Debate: Is Mac OS X Safer than Windows?

Software Application Coordination

The Boot Process: Starting Your Computer

Step 1: Activating BIOS

Step 2: Performing the Power-On Self-Test

Step 3: Loading the OS

Step 4: Checking Further Configurations and Customizations

Handling Errors in the Boot Process

TRY THIS: Organizing Tiles on the Start Screen in Windows 8

Using System Software

The Windows Interface

TRENDS in IT: Open Source Software: Why Isn´t Everyone Using Linux?

Organizing Your Computer: File Management

Organizing Your Files

Viewing and Sortin