Items related to Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers
Synopsis
This innovative multimedia presentation program uses interactive computer technology to teach, reinforce, test, and track students' understanding of important concepts. It's a complete classroom delivery system for use with Introduction to Computers in or out of the classroom or lab and includes page-by-page presentations. With lively graphics, animation, color, and a hands-on format, it's designed to get students actively involved in the learning process. Textnotes, a complete student workbook, helps reinforce key concepts for students. The HyperGraphics package includes a personal response pad or keyboard so that students can answer questions in real time, with every response recorded to allow instructors to monitor both individual and class progress. It also features a complete management reporting system for the classroom or lab environment. It's distance-learning ready and Internet-ready, too.
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From the Publisher
More than 800 color photos and illustrations.
3-D graphics that provide an illuminating "glass box" view of computers rather than the traditional "black box" view.
Comprehensive, in-depth coverage in 16 chapters and 592 pages, including three all-new chapters on the Internet, computer graphics, and multimedia.
Three new types of feature boxes in each chapter: Norton Notebook, which explores the social impact of technology; Techview, which examines emerging technology; and Productivity Tip, which spotlights technology as a productivity tool.
End-of-chapter visual summaries that incorporate key graphics to reinforce concepts.
Key terms in bold with page references, a key terms list, and a key term quiz at the end of each chapter.
Norton Interactive, a fully networkable CD-ROM that combines animation, compelling graphics, and audio to present instruction, simulations, and interactive student activities for each chapter.
About the Author
Peter Norton is an acclaimed computer software entrepreneur who is active in civic and philanthropic affairs. He serves on the boards of several scholastic and cultural institutions and currently devotes much of his time to philanthropy. Mr. Norton made his mark in the computer industry as a programmer and businessman. Norton Utilities (TM), Norton Antivirus (TM), and other utility programs are installed on millions of computer worldwide. He is also the best selling author of computer books. Mr. Norton sold his PC-software business to Symantec Corporation in 1990 but continues to write and speak on computers, helping millions of people better understand information technology.
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- PublisherMcGraw-Hill
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0028043456
- ISBN 13 9780028043456
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number2
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