GO! with Windows 10 Introductory

Description

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.

 

 

Engage Students with a Project-Based Approach

GO!’s project-based approach clusters the learning objectives around the projects, rather than around software features. Overall, this approach teaches students to solve real problems as they practice and learn the features.

 

Texts are organized by student learning outcomes and numbered objectives with two instructional projects per chapter, along with a wide variety of end-of-chapter projects where students apply what they have learned in outcome-based assessments, problem-solving, and critical thinking projects, most of which require students to create the project from scratch.

 

Students learn important concepts when they need to:  the teachable moment approach, where, explanations are woven into the steps of the project.

 

Each Project Opening Page clearly outlines Project Activities (what the student will do in this project), Project Files (what starting files are needed, and what they will be saved as), and Project Results (what their finished project will look like).

 

Motivate Students with an Easy-to-Use Design

• Clear instructions are written following Microsoft® Procedural Syntax, directing students first on where to go, then what to do when performing tasks.
• The clean design of the pages of the GO! series are uncluttered, with lots of screenshots for visual learners.
• Sequential numbered pagination in the GO! series are numbered sequentially, like every other textbook the student is using, instead of using letters or abbreviations.
• Objectives are indicated with page references so that students instantly know where each objective is covered.
• Another Way boxed features provide students with alternative methods of completing tasks. These boxes are presented in the margin instead of right in line with the steps of the project to avoid confusion.
• Color-Coded Steps guide students through the projects.
• End-of-Project Icons give students a clearly identifiable end point for each project, and are useful in self-paced or online environments.
• NEW! Windows 10 Videos keep students up-to-date with the most recent changes in Windows.
• NEW! Design completely updated and revised to reflect the look of Windows 10 and Office 2013 while it enhances readability.
• NEW! Enhanced Chapter Openers include a more detailed introduction to the A&B instructional projects, and clearer chapter objectives and outcomes.
• NEW! GO! Learn it Online Section at the end of the chapter directs students to more learning opportunities like multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank activities.
• NEW! Updated and new styles for in-text boxed content–including Another Way, Notes, More Knowledge, Alerts, and new By Touch instructions–give students a clear view of additional resources and tips.
• NEW! Clearly indicated Built from Scratch projects–GO! has always had Built from Scratch projects, but for 2013, we added an icon to really call them out!
• NEW! Visual Summary focuses on the four key concepts to remember from each chapter.
• NEW! Review and Assessment Guide summarizes the end-of-chapter assessments for a quick overview of the different types/levels of assignments for each chapter.
• NEW! Skills and Procedures Summary chart for each chapter is provided online, featuring handy shortcut key tips.
• NEW! End-of-chapter Key Term Glossary with definitions for each chapter, plus a comprehensive end-of-book glossary.

 

Teach the Course You Want in Less Time

The GO! series’ one-of-a-kind instructional system provides you with everything you need to prepare for class, teach the material, and assess your students.

 

Prepare

• Office 2010 to 2013 Transition Guide
• Syllabus Template — Course calendar planner for 8-, 12-, and 16-week formats
• List of Chapter Outcomes and Objectives
• Assignment Sheet — All possible assignments are listed per chapter
• Assignment Planning Guide — Description of the GO! assignments with recommendations based on class size, delivery method, and student needs
• Student Data Files — Examples of homework submissions to serve as samples for students
• Online Study Guide for Students — Interactive objective-style questions based on chapter content 

Teach

• Scripted Lectures are provided to the instructor, which mirror the A & B projects in each chapter and can be used for in-class instruction.
• PowerPoint slides feature key points of each chapter.
• Student Videos accompany each A and B project to provide students with a visual walkthrough of the project by the author.

Assess

• Assignment Tags are scoring checklists for each assignment, including the GO! Think projects.
• Prepared Exams are cumulative exams for each project, chapter, and application that are easy to score using the provided checklist and scorecards with point suggestions for each task.
• Solution Files are available in the application and in PDF format.
• Rubrics and Scorecards provide guidelines for grading open-ended projects.
• Annotated Solution Files are designed to help instructors very quickly and easily grade assignments.
• The Test Bank test-generating program allows instructors to add, edit, or delete questions from the test bank; analyze test results; and organize a database of exams and student results.

 

Student Resources

The Companion Web Site www.pearsonhighered.com/go
includes all student data files referenced in the book, Glossary, an interactive study guide, supporting videos and simulations.

• Interactive Simulations: For each Concept chapter, an interactive simulation of a key computer concept is included, allowing students to learn by doing
• Online Study Guide: Interactive quizzes let students practice and get immediate answers and feedback

 

Teach the Windows 10 content YOU want in LESS TIME!

This book provides a solid introduction to Windows 10.

The primary goal of the GO! Series, aside from teaching computer applications, is ease of implementation, with an approach that is based on clearly defined projects for students and a one-of-a-kind supplements package. The GO! series is the right solution for you and your students in today’s fast-moving, mobile environment. GO! focuses on today’s mobile worker wherever, whenever, and from whatever device. It covers Office Online, Office 365 collaboration, and touch devices, so students are prepared to work in any environment.

Windows 10 is a new approach to operating systems for the more mobile world we live in. With Windows 10, apps, services, and content move across devices seamlessly, and updates will be delivered regularly. There are a variety of enhancements from Windows 10, and there are significant changes from Windows 7. To guide both new and experienced users of earlier versions, the GO! series takes project-based approach, which allows students to explore the core functionality of Windows 10, while learning how to use it effectively.

Motivate Students with an Easy-to-Use Design

• New Windows 10 Videos keep students up-to-date with the most recent changes in Windows.
• Design completely updated and revised to reflect the look of Windows 10 and Office 2013 while it enhances readability.
• Enhanced Chapter Openers include a more detailed introduction to the A&B instructional projects, and clearer chapter objectives and outcomes.
• GO! Learn it Online Section at the end of the chapter directs students to more learning opportunities like multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank activities.
• Updated and new styles for in-text boxed content—including Another Way, Notes, More Knowledge, Alerts, and new By Touch instructions—give students a clear view of additional resources and tips.
• Clearly indicated Built from Scratch projects—GO! has always had Built from Scratch projects, but for 2013, we added an icon to really call them out!
• Visual Summary focuses on the four key concepts to remember from each chapter.
• Review and Assessment Guide summarizes the end-of-chapter assessments for a quick overview of the different types/levels of assignments for each chapter.
• Skills and Procedures Summary chart for each chapter is provided online, featuring handy shortcut key tips.
• End-of-chapter Key Term Glossary with definitions for each chapter, plus a comprehensive end-of-book glossary.

• Annotated Solution Files are designed to help instructors very quickly and easily grade assignments.
• The Test Bank test-generating program allows instructors to add, edit, or delete questions from the test bank; analyze test results; and organize a database of exams and student results.

 

Teach the Windows 10 content YOU want in LESS TIME!

This book provides a solid introduction to Windows 10.

 

The primary goal of the GO! Series, aside from teaching computer applications, is ease of implementation, with an approach that is based on clearly defined projects for students and a one-of-a-kind supplements package. The GO! series is the right solution for you and your students in today’s fast-moving, mobile environment. GO! focuses on today’s mobile worker wherever, whenever, and from whatever device. It covers Office Online, Office 365 collaboration, and touch devices, so students are prepared to work in any environment.

 

Windows 10 is a new approach to operating systems for the more mobile world we live in. With Windows 10, apps, services, and content move across devices seamlessly, and updates will be delivered regularly. There are a variety of enhancements from Windows 10, and there are significant changes from Windows 7. To guide both new and experienced users of earlier versions, the GO! series takes project-based approach, which allows students to explore the core functionality of Windows 10, while learning how to use it effectively.

 

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.

 

CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED WITH WINDOWS 10

Project 1A Getting to Know Windows 10

Objective 1 Explore the Windows 10 Environment

Activity 1.01 Identifying Apps and Platforms

Activity 1.02 Recognizing User Accounts in Windows 10

Activity 1.03 Turning On Your Computer, Signing In, and Exploring the Windows 10 Environment

Activity 1.04 OPTIONAL Changing Your Desktop Background and Lock Screen Image

Activity 1.05 OPTIONAL Creating a PIN to Use in Place of Passwords

Objective 2 Use File Explorer and Desktop Apps to Create a New Folder and Save a File

Activity 1.06 Pinning a Program and Adding a Toolbar to the Taskbar

Activity 1.07 Creating a New Folder to Store a File

Activity 1.08 Creating and Saving a File

Objective 3 Identify the Functions of the Windows 10 Operating System

Activity 1.09 Identifying Operating System Functions and Windows App Functions

Objective 4 Discover Windows 10 Features

Activity 1.10 Using Windows Apps

Activity 1.11 Using Task View, Snap Assist, and Virtual Desktops

Activity 1.12 Organizing Your Start Menu and Getting Apps from the Windows Store

Activity 1.13 Using the Windows 10 Action Center

Activity 1.14 Using Cortana and Searching For Help

Activity 1.15 Using the Microsoft Edge Browser

Objective 5 Sign Out of Windows 10, Turn Off Your Computer, and Manage User Accounts

Activity 1.16 Locking, Signing Out of, and Shutting Down Your Computer

Activity 1.17 Customizing and Managing User Accounts

Objective 6 Manage Your Windows 10 System

Activity 1.18 Managing Windows Updates, Notifications, and Backup

Activity 1.19 Managing Windows Defender and Windows Firewall

Project 1B Managing Programs, Files, and Folders

Objective 7 Download and Extract Files and Folders

Activity 1.20 Downloading Files From a Website

Objective 8 Use File Explorer to Display Locations, Folders, and Files

Activity 1.21 Navigating with File Explorer

Activity 1.22 Using File Explorer to Display Locations, Folders, and Files

Objective 9 Start Programs and Open Data Files

Activity 1.23 Starting Programs

Activity 1.24 Opening Data Files

Activity 1.25 Searching, Pinning, Sorting, and Filtering in File Explorer

Objective 10 Create, Rename, and Copy Files and Folders

Activity 1.26 Copying Files from a Removable Storage Device to the Documents Folder on the Hard Disk Drive

Activity 1.27 Creating Folders, Renaming Folders, and Renaming Files

Activity 1.28 Copying Files

Activity 1.29 Moving Files

Activity 1.30 Copying and Moving Files by Snapping Two Windows

Activity 1.31 Deleting Files and Using the Recycle Bin

Objective 11 Use OneDrive as Cloud Storage

Activity 1.32 Using OneDrive as Cloud Storage

CHAPTER 2: MANAGING FILES, FOLDERS, AND USING SEARCH
Project 2A Managing Files and Folders

Objective 1 Copy Files from a Removable Storage Device to the Hard Disk Drive

Activity 2.01 Copying Files from a Removable Storage Device to the Documents Library on the Hard Disk Drive

Objective 2 Navigate by Using File Explorer

Activity 2.02 Pinning a Location to a Jump List

Objective 3 Create, Name, and Save Files

Activity 2.03 Pinning a Program to the Taskbar

Activity 2.04 Naming and Saving Files in Word and Excel

Objective 4 Create Folders and Rename Folders and Files

Activity 2.05 Creating Folders and Renaming Folders and Files

Objective 5 Select, Copy, and Move Files and Folders

Activity 2.06 Selecting Groups of Files or Folders in the File List

Activity 2.07 Copying Files

Activity 2.08 Moving Files

Activity 2.09 Copying and Moving Files by Using Two Windows

Activity 2.10 Copying and Moving Files Among Different Drives

Activity 2.11 Copying Files and Folders to a Compressed Folder

Activity 2.12 Copying Files and Folders to a CD/DVD

Objective 6 Delete Files and Folders and Use the Recycle Bin

Activity 2.13 Deleting Files and Folders Using the Recycle Bin

Project 2B Searching Your Computer

Objective 7 Search From Cortana

Activity 2.14 Searching from Cortana

Objective 8 Search From a Folder Window

Activity 2.15 Searching From a Folder Window and Applying a Filter to Search Results

Objective 9 Save, Reuse, and Delete a Search

Activity 2.16 Saving, Reusing, and Deleting a Search

Objective 10 Search Settings

Activity 2.17 Searching for Settings

Objective 11 Add Tags to Improve a Search

Activity 2.18 Adding and Searching for a Tag

CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FILE MANAGEMENT AND ADVANCED SEARCHING

Project 3A Using Advanced File Management Techniques

Objective 1 Navigate by Using the Address Bar

Activity 3.01 Navigating by Using the Address Bar

Objective 2 Create and Navigate Quick Access

Activity 3.02 Creating and Navigating Favorites Quick Access (Favorites is now Quick access area)

Objective 3 Personalize the Display of Folders and Files

Activity 3.03 Locating and Identifying Subfolders in the Personal Folders

Activity 3.04 Using the Folder Options Dialog Box to Change How Folders Function and Display

Activity 3.05 Personalizing Views and Using the Arrange By Feature (Group by is similar to Arrange By BUT does NOT include all of the Arrange By functionality and quirky — may want to remove this)

Activity 3.06 Sorting Files by Properties

Objective 4 Recognize File Types and Associate Files with Programs

Activity 3.07 Recognizing File Types and Associating Files with Programs

Project 3B Using Advanced Search Techniques

Objective 5 Filter Searches in the Search Box

Activity 3.08 Creating and Adding Tags

Activity 3.09 Filtering a Search by Using Properties

Activity 3.10 Filtering a Search by Using Boolean Operators and Quotes, and Natural Language (Natural Language is NOT an option with Windows 10)

Objective 6 Search by Using the Search Folder

Activity 3.11 Searching with a Filter

Activity 3.12 Using Custom Search

Objective 7 Save a Search, Manage Search Behavior, and Manage the Index

Activity 3.13 Saving a Search, Managing Search Behavior, and Managing the Index

CHAPTER 4: SEARCHING THE WEB

Project 4A Searching the Web Using the Define, Contains, Filetype, Domain, and Site Operators

Objective 1 Search the Web Using the Define Operator

Activity 4.01 Searching the Web Using the Define Operator

Objective 2 Search the Web Using the Contains Operator

Activity 4.02 Searching the Web Using the Contains Operator

Objective 3 Search the Web Using the Filetype Operator

Activity 4.03 Searching the Web Using the Filetype Operator

Objective 4 Search the Web Using the Domain Operator

Activity 4.04 Searching the Web Using the Domain Operator

Objective 5 Search the Web Using the Phrase Operator

Activity 4.05 Searching the Web Using the Phrase Operator

Objective 6 Search the Web Using the Site Operator

Activity 4.06 Searching the Web Using the Site Operator

Project 4B Searching Websites in a Specific Language and by Using Boolean Operators

Objective 7 Search Websites in a Specific Language

Activity 4.07 Searching Websites in a Specific Language

Objective 8 Search Websites Using the AND Boolean Operator

Activity 4.08 Searching Websites Using the AND Boolean Operator

Objective 9 Search Websites Using the OR Boolean Operator

Activity 4.09 Searching Websites Using the OR Boolean Operator

Objective 10 Search the Web Using Multiple Operators

Activity 4.10 Searching the Web Using Multiple Operators

CHAPTER 5: MANAGING AND MONITORING YOUR COMPUTER

Project 5A Manage Your Computer’s Settings

Objective 1 Manage System Settings

Activity 5.01 Managing System Settings

Objective 2 Manage Devices

Activity 5.02 Managing Devices

Objective 3 Manage Your Network and Internet Connections

Activity 5.03 Managing Your Network and Internet Connections

Objective 5 Personalize Your System

Activity 5.04 Personalizing Your System

Objective 5 Manage User Accounts and Family Safety

Activity 5.05 Managing User Accounts and Family Safety

Objective 6 Manage Time, Language, and Ease of Access

Activity 5.06 Managing Time, Language, and Ease of Access

Objective 7 Manage Privacy and Security Settings

Activity 5.07 Managing Privacy and Security Settings

Objective 8 Back Up and Restore Your Files

Activity 5.08 Backing Up and Restoring Your Files

Project 5B Optimize and Monitor System Performance

Objective 9 Locate System Information

Activity 5.09 Locating System Information

Objective 10 Install and Uninstall Programs

Activity 5.10 Installing and Uninstalling Programs

Objective 11 Use Task Manager

Activity 5.11 Using Task Manager

Objective 12 Track System Performance

Activity 5.12 Tracking System Performance

Shelley Gaskin, Series Editor for the GO! Series, is a professor of business and computer technology at Pasadena City College in Pasadena, California. She holds a master’s degree in business education from Northern Illinois University and a doctorate in adult and community education from Ball State University. Dr. Gaskin has 15 years of experience in the computer industry with several Fortune 500 companies and has developed and written training materials for custom systems applications in both the public and private sector. She is also the author of books on Microsoft Outlook and word processing.

Nancy Graviett is a professor in the Business and Computer Science department at St. Charles Community College in Cottleville, Missouri, where she is the program coordinator for the Business Administrative Systems program and teaches within the program. Nancy is also very active with distance learning and teaches in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. She holds a master’s degree from University of Missouri. Nancy holds Microsoft® Certified Application Specialist certification in multiple applications and provides training both on and off campus. In her free time, Nancy enjoys quilting and spending time with family and friends.

Debra Geoghan is currently an associate professor of computer and information science at Bucks County Community College, teaching computer classes ranging from basic computer literacy to cybercrime, computer forensics, and networking. She has earned certifications from Microsoft, CompTIA, Apple, and others. Deb has taught at the college level since 1996 and also spent 11 years in the high school classroom. She holds a B.S. in Secondary Science Education from Temple University and an M.A. in Computer Science Education from Arcadia University. Throughout her teaching career, Deb has worked with other educators to integrate technology across the curriculum. At BCCC, she serves on many technology committees, presents technology workshops for BCCC faculty, and runs a summer workshop for K-12 teachers interested in using technology in their classrooms. Deb is an avid user of technology which has earned her the nickname “gadget lady”.

Additional information

Dimensions	0.70 × 8.90 × 10.60 in
Series	GO! for Office 2016 Series
Imprint	Pearson
Format	gen
ISBN-13	09780133839821
ISBN-10	0133839826
Author	Shelley Gaskin, Heddy Pritchard, AUthor Supplements Author
Subjects	higher education, information technology, business and economics, IT / MIS, Computer Applications