Technology In Action Complete, Global Edition, 16th edition
Published by Pearson (30 July 2020) © 2020
- Alan Evans Montgomery County Community College
- Kendall Martin Montgomery County Community College
- Mary Anne Poatsy
- A print copy
- Free shipping
- 'Technology in the News'
- Critical thinking questions
- Ethical issues
Title overview
For introductory courses in computer concepts and digital literacy
Best-selling Technology in Action Complete uses practical content and hands- on projects to engage students in computing tasks and skills they can apply at work, in class, or at home. Designed for today's technically savvy students, the text introduces difficult concepts at a basic level early on, then expands upon these skills as students build mastery. The 16th edition brings innovative content updates, including new coverage of ethics, artificial intelligence, and managing a digital lifestyle, as well as several new features encouraging critical thinking.
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Key features
- Make This projects teach mobile app development by helping students create their own mobile apps for Android or iOS environments.
- Coverage of new artificial intelligence and emerging technologies includes discussions of watchOS and tvOS, smart home devices, web security, password managers, and biometric options for access control.
New to this edition
- Try This projects help students build proficiency in professional skills. For example, the new project 'What Does Facebook Know About You?' gives students a pathway for exploring the detailed information Facebook has collected about them.
- Technology in the News (formerly TechBytes Weekly) keeps your class current with weekly technology news, providing new or updated content, discussion points, and weekly activities.
- In Chapter 8, students explore the challenges of managing a digital lifestyle such as the Dark Web, keeping data private, and using cryptocurrency.
- Preparation for the workplace
- Ethical issues are covered in end-of-chapter activities, the Point/Counterpoint Ethical Debate feature, Ethics in IT activities, and a Sound Byte in MyLab on how to discuss and debate ethical issues.
- The section on technology and careers has been updated with current trends, with an emphasis on the impact of artificial intelligence.
- Chapter learning objectives, learning outcomes, and images have been revised or enhanced throughout the text to better reflect the professional competencies students need for today's workforce.
- What Do You Think? discussion topics begin each chapter, along with surveys that students complete. To spur critical thinking, students respond to follow-up questions related to the topic at the end of the chapter.
- Chew on This critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter encourage students to analyse the impact of technology on society.
- Chapter overview videos provide an objectives-based review of chapter material.
Table of contents
- Chapter 1 The Impact of Technology in a Changing World
- Chapter 2 Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts
- Chapter 3 Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web's Resources
- Chapter 4 Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play
- Chapter 5 System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management
- Chapter 6 Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System
- Chapter 7 Networking: Connecting Computing Devices
- Chapter 8 Managing Your Digital Lifestyle: Challenges and Ethics
- Chapter 9 Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices
- Chapter 10 Behind the Scenes: Software Programming
- Chapter 11 Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems
- Chapter 12 Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World
- Chapter 13 Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works
- Appendix A The History of the Personal Computer
- Appendix B Careers in IT
- Glossary
Author bios
Alan Evans, MS, CPA, is currently a faculty member at Moore College of Art and Design, teaching a variety of computer science and business courses. He holds a BS in accounting from Rider University and an MS in Information Systems from Drexel University. He is also a certified public accountant. After a successful career in business, Alan finally realised that his true calling is education. He has been teaching at the college level since 2000.
Kendall Martin, PhD, is a full professor of Computer Science at Montgomery County Community College with teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at a number of institutions, including Villanova University, DeSales University, Ursinus College, and Arcadia University. Her education includes a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Rochester and an MS and a PhD in engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Kendall has industrial experience in research and development environments (AT&T Bell Laboratories) as well as experience with several start-up technology firms.
Mary Anne Poatsy, MBA, is a senior faculty member at Montgomery County Community College, teaching various computer application and concepts courses in face-to-face and online environments. She enjoys speaking at various professional conferences about innovative classroom strategies. Mary Anne holds a BA in psychology and education from Mount Holyoke College and an MBA in finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management. She has been in teaching since 1997, ranging from elementary and secondary education to Montgomery County Community College, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Muhlenberg College, and Bucks County Community College, as well as training in the professional environment. Before teaching, Mary Anne was a vice-president at Shearson Lehman Hutton in the Municipal Bond Investment Banking Department.
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