This title adopts a "how and why", practical approach to learning applications.
Chapter Opening Case: will open each chapter with a unique case related to students performing and learning the skills in the chapter ahead.
MOUS Certification: for the Intro and Complete books. Brief will follow MOUS objectives as well, but not be certified.
Steps indicate to the student it is time for them to practice the tasks and skills recently introduced..
TIPS contains a shortcut or something for the student to avoid. Tips are embedded within the numbered steps so that right as a student goes to do something, they find extra assistance.
TIPS contains a shortcut or something for the student to avoid. Tips are embedded within the numbered steps so that right as a student goes to do something, they find an extra TIP or 'trap'.
Another Word On offers students some additional insights/details on the task or skill they are learning.
Task Reference Table will introduce a series of steps and act as a general roadmap for the important tasks the student is about to learn.
Making the Grade: This element comprises 2-5 questions for each major section in a chapter and offers students an opportunity to test their knowledge as it reinforces learning.
End of Chapter Material: The end of chapter material will contain the following summary and three levels:
o Summary: Will be the final paragraph of each chapter leading to the end of chapter materials that will provide students an overview of what they have learned (not included in New Perspectives).
o Level 1-Review of Terminology: Key terms will appear in either a crossword puzzle or scrambler to reinforce learning.
o Level 2-Review of Concepts: These will include fill in the blanks and other question formats that will reinforce the WHY to students.
o Level 3-Hands On Projects: This is our most important feature in the end of chapter materials and will consist of five practical project categories: Practice, Challenge, e-Business, On the Web and Around the World. These exercises may include URL's to direct students to the web for more information. A running case ends the chapter, providing a continuous example for students as they build their knowledge.Professors can customize this book to meet their exact needs and mix and match with other items on Primis Online allowing them maximum choice and flexibility. Instructors can choose between two delivery formats: custom printed books (in black and white) or custom eBooks (in color).
