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The design enhances usability and fits the work style of today’s students.

10 x 8 Format makes it easy for students to use the book in a lab, and to read and type at the same time by simply propping the book up on a desk, in front of their monitor, or laying it on their lap.
A two-page spread for each skill help students keep their momentum without flipping pages.
Screenshots appear next to the skills on the page so students can easily check to see that they are doing the procedures correctly.

Extensive coverage of key skills students need for professional and personal success.

Every chapter covers ten skills with real-world projects that meet the Learning Objectives and Outcomes. All Skills are covered in the MyITLab grader projects and training and assessment simulations.
NEW! More Skills are now included in the book instead of online to ensure that you and your students benefit from the coverage. These projects go beyond the main skills covered to provide additional training covering more advanced topics and some MOS skills. A New MyITLab grader project covers the core objectives from all 4 More Skills.
NEW! Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Objective integration ensures students learn the MOS objectives and are easily found for exam awareness and preparation.
NEW! Collaborating with Google projects require students to apply their knowledge with another tool, replicating what happens in the today’s work environment.

Clearly defined, measurable learning outcomes and objectives

NEW! Learning Outcomes and Objectives have been clarified and expanded at the beginning of each chapter to define what students will learn, and are tied to the chapter assessments for clear measurement and efficacy.
A wide range of projects ensures learning objectives and outcomes are achieved

Objective-based: Matching & Multiple choice, Discussion
Review projects: Skills Review, Skills Assessments 1 & 2
Problem-Solving: My Skills and Visual Skills Check
Critical Thinking: Skills Challenges 1 & 2 and More Skills Assessment
Application Capstone Projects provided for each application ensure that students are ready to move on to the next application. Also available as grader projects in MyITLab.
Integrated Projects follow each application so that as students learn a new application, they also learn how to use it with other applications.
Office Online Projects provide hands-on experience with the web version of the Office applications to ensure students are familiar with the differences and become proficient with working between different versions of the tools.

Learning Tools and Resources

NEW! Project Summary Chart details the end-of-chapter projects from review, and problem-solving, to critical thinking, and demonstration of proficiency.
NEW! Skills Summary Chart lists all the Skills and Procedures and shortcut keys covered in the chapter, making remembering what was covered easier!
NEW! MOS Skills Chart and Objective quiz provide a list of the MOS skills covered in the chapter and a short quiz to assess understanding.
NEW! Watch Skill Videos (formerly Student Training videos) are author-created training videos for each Skill in the chapter to Make learning and remediation easier. These are directly linked in MyITLab eText.
NEW! Biz Skills videos help teach students critical life and work skills, such as Interviewing, and Email Etiquette. These are directly linked in MyITLab eText.
NEW! Wide screen images with clear callouts provide better viewing and usability.
NEW! Application Introductions provide a brief overview of the application and put the chapters in context for students.

Innovation Station: monthly articles from your Pearson authors keep you current with Microsoft Office and Windows, including tips for understanding automatic updates, adjusting to and utilizing new capabilities, and optimizing your Office course.

Support for Students and Instructors

Student supplements enhance learning.

Companion Website offers resources such as More Skills Projects, Online Study Guide, Glossary, and Student Data Files: www.pearsonhighered.com/skills
Videos cover all of the skills taught in each chapter, and are available in MyITLab.

Instructor resources are designed to make your life easier.

Scripted lectures save time in preparing for class
Assignment tags let students can check their work, or you can use this as a quick way to call out the items that need to be corrected.
Assignment sheets let you customize a list of all of the assignments for the chapter, and students will always know what is due, when.
Annotated solution Files: coupled with the assignment tags, these create a grading and scoring system that makes grading easier for you.
Chapter tests cover all the major topics, making it easy to assess your students.
PowerPoint Lectures cover the important terms and skills in a visual way.

Also available with MyITLab

MyITLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed for Information Technology (IT) courses, to engage students and improve results. HTML5 Simulation exercises and Live-in-Application Grader projects come with the convenience of auto-grading and instant feedback, helping students learn more quickly and effectively. MyITLab builds the critical skills needed for college and career success. Digital badges lets students showcase their Microsoft Office or Computer Concepts competencies, keeping them motivated and focused on their future careers.

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