Visualizing Technology, Complete

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Hallmark features of this title

Multimedia content that evolves with technology

• Magazine-style chapters present content in small sections, rather than lengthy paragraphs, accommodating the way today’s students consume content.

Hands-on projects and critical thinking opportunities

• A How-To Digital Literacy project in each chapter prompts students to apply fundamental digital skills to demonstrate understanding.
• A How-To Essential Job Skills project in each chapter challenges students to demonstrate skills in technology applications and tools they will use in their careers.
• Ethics boxes and Ethical Dilemmas ask students to ponder the legality or ethics of a modern situation, while presenting rich discussion opportunities.

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

Always current, always innovative
Visualizing Technology provides a hands-on, highly visual approach to computer concepts whereby students learn a skill and then either apply it to a project or simulation or watch a Viz Clip video to dive deeper. Each magazine-style chapter has a consistent approach of instruction, active practice with Digital Literacy and Essential Job Skills projects, and videos and IT simulations. The 8th edition covers a vast range of technology trends affecting modern work environments, such as immersive technologies, Deep and Dark Web, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine and deep learning.

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New and updated features of this title

Multimedia content that evolves with technology

• UPDATED: Trends in the field are reflected in content changes throughout the text.
• UPDATED: All images have been updated to better engage students and illustrate chapter concepts.

Hands-on projects and critical thinking opportunities

• REVISED: New and updated quizzes throughout the text let students check their comprehension as they go.

Text-wide content revisions

• EXPANDED: Coverage of customer relations management (CRM) systems and wireless mesh networks builds knowledge of software and hardware students might encounter in professional pursuits.
• EXPANDED: Content on immersive technologies and VoIP in gaming addresses the impact of virtual environments on the uses of technology at work, in school, or at home.
• EXPANDED: Blockchain, AI, and machine and deep learning coverage encourages critical-thinking about technological advancements shaping work environments; while coverage of the Deep and Dark Web and two-factor authentication guides students to evaluate web security concerns.

About our author

Debra Geoghan is a 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 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 educators to integrate technology across the curriculum. At Bucks she serves on many technology committees, presents technology workshops for Bucks faculty, and serves as the STEM Department coordinator. Deb is an avid user of technology, which has earned her the nickname “gadget lady.”

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

Always current, always innovative
Visualizing Technology provides a hands-on, highly visual approach to computer concepts whereby students learn a skill and then either apply it to a project or simulation or watch a  Viz Clip video to dive deeper. Each magazine-style chapter has a consistent approach of instruction, active practice with  Digital Literacy and  Essential Job Skills projects, and videos and IT simulations. The  8th edition covers a vast range of technology trends affecting modern work environments, such as immersive technologies, Deep and Dark Web, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine and deep learning.

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By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab IT personalizes the learning experience and helps students absorb and retain key course concepts while developing skills that employers seek.

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