Technology In Action, Complete, Global Edition - Softcover

Evans, Alan; Martin, Kendall; Poatsy, Mary Anne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1292082356 ISBN 13: 9781292082356

Publisher: Pearson, 2015

Synopsis

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

 

Explore, discover, and experience technology with the immersive and adaptive Technology in Action—the book that uses technology to teach technology!

 

Technology in Action is a learning system that pushes the envelope of what is possible in technology, and what is helpful in teaching. It is a system that fits the way students are learning today.

 

Teaching and Learning Experience

This program presents a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. It will help:

• Motivate Learning with a Progressive Approach: Students stay engaged because the content focuses on the material they want to learn, while teaching the material they need to learn.
• Engage Students with Fun, Timely In-text Features: To engage students and help them understand how and why technology works, they need an approach that piques their curiosity.
• Bring Content Alive with Unique Companion Media: Technology in Action uses technology to teach technology with rich companion media that engages students in and out of the classroom while providing essential training on computer concepts.
• Support Students and Instructors: A comprehensive set of resources is available for students and instructors.

 

MyITLab not included. Students, if MyITLab is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MyITLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

MyITLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product designed to personalize learning and improve results. With a wide range of interactive, engaging, and assignable activities, students are encouraged to actively learn and retain tough course concepts.

 

About this title

About the Author:

Alan D. Evans, M.S., CPA

Alan Evans is currently a faculty member at Moore College of Art and Design and Montgomery County Community College teaching a variety of computer science and business courses.  He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Rider University and an M.S. in Information Systems from Drexel University, and he is a certified public accountant.  After a successful career in business, Alan finally realized his true calling was education.  He has been teaching at the college level since 2000.  Alan enjoys giving presentations at technical conferences and meets regularly with computer science faculty and administrators from other colleges to discuss curriculum development and new methods of engaging students. 

Kendall E. Martin, Ph.D.
Kendall has been teaching since 1988 at a number of institutions, including Villanova University, DeSales University, Arcadia University, Ursinus College, County College of Morris, and Montgomery County Community College, at both the undergraduate and master’s degree level. Kendall’s education includes a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rochester and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. She has industrial experience in research and development environments (AT&T Bell Laboratories) as well as experience from several start-up technology firms. At Ursinus College, Kendall developed a successful faculty training program for distance education instructors, and she makes conference presentations during the year.

Mary Anne Poatsy, MBA, CFP
Mary Anne is an adjunct faculty member at Montgomery County Community College, teaching various computer application and concepts courses in face-to-face and online environments. Mary Anne holds a B.A. in Psychology and Elementary Education from Mount Holyoke College and an MBA in Finance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Mary Anne has more than nine years of educational experience, ranging from elementary and secondary education to Montgomery County Community College, Muhlenberg College, and Bucks County Community College, as well as training in the professional environment. Prior to teaching, Mary Anne was a vice president at Shearson Lehman Hutton in the Municipal Bond Investment Banking department.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1292082356
• ISBN 13: 9781292082356
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 648