Interactive eBook CD-ROM for Parsons/Oja's New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2014: Comprehensive, 2nd

Parsons, June Jamrich; Oja, Dan

ISBN 10: 1285098684 ISBN 13: 9781285098685

Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc, 2013

Synopsis

The interactive eBook CD, formerly the BookOnCD, includes the entire contents of the printed book and brings concepts to life with animations, videos, Try IT! activities, and guided software tours. Students are introduced to the eBook CD technology in the Orientation chapter. Icons throughout the text indicate media elements and activities that reinforce material in the printed text. You can track students' progress with WebTrack, an easy-to-use course management system that collects student scores from QuickChecks, Interactive Summaries, Situation Questions, Practice Tests, and Concept Maps. Scores are automatically consolidated into reports, which can be output to the spreadsheet or database of your choice.

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About the Author

June Parsons purchased her first computer, an Apple II+, in 1981 and quickly became fluent in BASIC, dBASE II, Lotus 123, WordStar, and a variety of accounting programs. The next year she opened a successful small computer retail store with Dan Oja that also offered software instruction to children and adults. Dr. Parsons taught at the university level for more than 20 years. She holds a doctorate in Educational Technology and was certified by the ICCP in 1995. Dr. Parsons began writing and creating educational software for Course Technology in 1992. She contributed to the Windows for Business and Illustrated Series and developed the New Perspectives, e-Course, and Practical series. She works via the Internet with a team of highly skilled media specialists and desktop publishers located in various states and provinces. An esteemed professional and respected author, Dan Oja, along with June Parsons, purchased an Apple II+ in 1981 and quickly became fluent in BASIC, dBASE II, Lotus 123, WordStar, and a variety of accounting programs. The next year, he and Dr. Parsons opened a successful small computer retail store that offered software instruction to children and adults. With Dr. Parsons, Mr. Oja began writing and creating educational software for Course Technology in 1992. Together, they contributed to the leading success of the Windows for Business and Illustrated Series. They also developed the New Perspectives, e-Course, and Practical series. Today, Mr. Oja's and Dr. Parson's team of highly skilled media specialists and desktop publishers located in various states and provinces work together via the Internet to deliver exceptional texts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1285098684
• ISBN 13: 9781285098685
• Binding: CD-ROM
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2