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Essential Computing Skills
By Russel Stolins,
Newly Updated Version available: 2nd Edition of Essential Computing Skills.
This version is no longer available. View the new 2nd edition product page.
Essential Computing Skills combines streamlined content, visually
appealing interactive tools, and tiered end-of-lesson exercises
to quicken the pace of skill development for every learner.
In today's digital world, knowing how to use computers effectively is critical. Our goal is to teach new users how to take advantage of computer technology and use
it to be successful in school and at work. We begin with brief concept discussions
and quickly move to hands-on activities focused on skills development. Learners are
led through exercises using visually appealing, interactive tools and then they are
challenged to complete exercises on their own.
Topics cover computer concepts, Windows, email, using the internet, and cloud computing.
This first edition covers content for both Windows 7 and Windows 8
Features:
- Highly visual design
- Videos clarify and reinforce concepts
- Interactive tutorials engage and guide students
- Skill-building exercises progress from guided, step-by-step actions to
independent projects
- Online concept quizzes reinforce learning
- Real-world focus helps students develop practical skills they can apply immediately
- Video Tutorials: Many topics in this book are associated with a free, supplemental
video tutorial that reinforces the concepts covered in this textbook. Topics are clearly marked with a unique video number, which will help you locate the correct video online.
- Guide Me Tutorials: All Develop Your Skills exercises in this textbook (and some
other exercises) feature a free, interactive Guide Me tutorial to reinforce learning.
Exercises are clearly identified, which will help you locate the correct tutorial on the
Student Resource Center.
- Optional eLab course for online training and assessment
This text is also available bundled with Building a Foundation with Microsoft Office 2013
Following are descriptions of the optional items available with this title. Purchase pre-bundled versions to get the greatest value, or order options individually.
eLab Assessment & Learning Management System - Build Your Own Course eLab is a secure, web-based solution that offers automated assessment, gradebook management, and extended online training, all through an easy-to-use web interface. Create your tests, assignments and other content using eLab’s easy to use interfaces. You have complete flexibility. NOTE TO STUDENTS: THIS OPTION IS ONLY INTENDED FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSES THAT ARE USING ELAB ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING AS PART OF THE COURSE CURRICULUM.
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