College Technology Survival Kit

Erscheinungsjahr 2018
ISBN: 978-1-5165-9174-9
Verlag: Cognella Academic Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 520 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 203 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 1103 g

College Technology Survival Kit provides students with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in their academic careers through the use of basic computer skills and other technology. The information shared in the book helps to prevent the technology-related frustrations students can encounter when asked to write papers, create presentations, or navigate a school’s learning management system.

The book features information on computer programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as commonly used learning management systems Blackboard and Canvas. The text offers students lessons in file management, Google web applications, email programs, and developing presentations in Prezi. It provides complete, step-by-step instructions to help students navigate common computer-based programs and systems and develop technological competency.

College Technology Survival Kit is a cross-disciplinary, supplementary text designed to support all higher education students, regardless of their field of study. It is ideal for foundational courses in computer sciences or other classes where basic computer skills are needed.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Daugharthy, Marianne

Duley, Alanna

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Professionelle Anwendung
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik EDV & Informatik Allgemein
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Digital Lifestyle
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Universitäten, Hochschulen

Über Autor(innen)

Marianne Daugharthy received her B.S. in business administration and M.S. in computer information systems from The University of Phoenix. She is an adjunct professor of adult computer literacy at the College of Western Idaho. Her background includes 20 years in the U.S. Navy and her interests include analyzing, managing, and designing database information.

Alanna Duley earned her B.A. in business education from The College of the Ozarks, her M.B.A. from Northwest Nazarene University, and her Ph.D. in management information systems technology/management at the University of Phoenix. She is an adjunct professor of computer education systems at the College of Western Idaho, Treasure Valley Community College, and the College of Idaho. Her research interests include computer problem-solving, computer forensics, cybersecurity, and programming.