Technology for Success and The Shelly Cashman Series® Microsoft® 365® & Office® 2021,
1st Edition

Sandra Cable, Jennifer T. Campbell, Mark Ciampa, Barbara Clemens, Steven M. Freund, Ralph Hooper, Ellen Monk, Susan L. Sebok, Lisa Ruffolo, Joy L. Starks, Misty E. Vermaat, Corinne Hoisington

ISBN-13: 9780357676929
Copyright 2023 | Published
992 pages | List Price: USD $225.95

Helping you quickly get up to speed, TECHNOLOGY FOR SUCCESS AND THE SHELLY CASHMAN SERIES® MICROSOFT® 365® & OFFICE® 2021, 1st edition, includes the latest on Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 features along with enhanced support for Mac users. Its trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen, project-based approach enables you to expand your understanding of Office applications through hands-on experimentation and critical thinking. Module Learning Objectives are mapped to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification objectives, reinforcing the critical skills needed for college and career success. Other Ways boxes reveal alternate click paths to achieve a step, while BTW call-outs offer helpful hints as you work through your projects so you can make the most of Microsoft Office tools. In addition, MindTap and SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) online resources help maximize your study time -- and results.

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Concepts 1: Impact of Technology.
Concepts 2: Web Browsing and Information Literacy.
Concepts 3: Computer Hardware.
Concepts 4: Operating Systems and File Management.
Concepts 5: Application Software.
Concepts 6: Safety and Security.
Word 1: Creating and Modifying a Flyer.
Word 2: Creating a Research Paper.
Word 3: Creating a Business Letter.
PPT 1: Creating and Editing Presentations with Pictures.
PPT 2: Enhancing Presentations with Shapes and SmartArt.
PPT 3: Inserting WordArt, Charts, and Tables.
Excel 1: Creating a Worksheet and a Chart.
Excel 2: Formulas, Functions, and Formatting.
Excel 3: Working with Large Worksheets, Charting, and What-If Analysis.
Access 1: Databases and Database Objects: An Intro.
Access 2: Querying a Database.
Access 3: Maintaining a Database.
Outlook 1: Managing Email Messages with Outlook.
Outlook 2: Managing Calendars with Outlook.
Index.

  • Sandra Cable

    Sandra Cable is the author and co-author of numerous books with Course Technology, including both introductory and advanced levels of Microsoft Excel and Access. In addition to working full time for an international corporation in Dallas, she volunteers to teach at seminars and in classrooms, sharing her simple, proven approaches for mastering today's computer applications. She holds a Ph.D. in education from Texas A&M University-Commerce.

  • Jennifer T. Campbell

    Jennifer T. Campbell has written and co-authored several other leading technology texts, including TECHNOLOGY FOR SUCCESS, DISCOVERING THE INTERNET, WEB DESIGN: INTRODUCTORY, MICROSOFT EXPRESSION WEB INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES, COMPUTER LITERACY BASICS: MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007 COMPANION and MICROSOFT OFFICE QUICK REFERENCE POCKET GUIDE. For over 25 years, she has served integral roles in computer educational publishing as an editor, author and marketing manager. She holds a B.A. in English from The College of William and Mary.

  • Mark Ciampa

    Dr. Mark Ciampa is a professor of information systems in the Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Prior to this current role, he served as an associate professor and the director of academic computing at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, Tennessee, for 20 years. Dr. Ciampa has worked in the IT industry as a computer consultant for businesses, government agencies and educational institutions. He has published more than 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has written more than 25 technology textbooks, including COMPTIA CYSA+ GUIDE TO CYBERSECURITY ANALYST; SECURITY+ GUIDE TO NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS; SECURITY AWARENESS: APPLYING PRACTICAL SECURITY IN YOUR WORLD; CWNA GUIDE TO WIRELESS LANS and GUIDE TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS. Dr. Ciampa holds a Ph.D. in technology management with a specialization in digital communication systems from Indiana State University and has certifications in security and healthcare.

  • Barbara Clemens

    Barbara Clemens has been a writer, editor, software product manager and instructor for more than 30 years. She has worked with Addison-Wesley Publishing, Course Technology and Cengage Learning. Ms. Clemens has edited and written numerous leading Microsoft® Office and Microsoft® Windows textbooks and has created instructional videos and online courses for MS Office.

  • Steven M. Freund

    Steven M. Freund serves as a lead instructor of various Microsoft® Office, computer concepts, programming and internet technology courses throughout Central Florida. An integral author for the successful Shelly Cashman Series® since 2001, he has presented at the annual customer conference, the Shelly Cashman Series Institute and other customer events. Freund has co-authored multiple editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, Mozilla Firefox, Windows® Internet Explorer, Windows® Office and Dreamweaver books. In addition, he has written numerous successful instructor supplements. He attended the University of Central Florida.

  • Ralph Hooper

    Ralph Hooper has more than 30 years of teaching experience in mathematics and computer science at the university level. His professional interests include data science, machine learning, and computational thinking.

  • Ellen Monk

    Ellen F. Monk is an Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems in the Lerner College of Business and Economics at the University of Delaware. Her areas of interest encompass enterprise resource planning systems and undergraduate MIS education, including databases, advanced spreadsheets and data analytics. Dr. Monk holds a B.S. in chemical engineering, an M.B.A., and a Ph.D. in MIS.

  • Susan L. Sebok

    Susan L. Sebok is a retired professor at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois. She also is a licensed attorney. Working with the leading Shelly Cashman Series® since 1993, she has co-authored several successful textbooks, including multiple versions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS and Microsoft® PowerPoint® books. She holds both Master of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees.

  • Lisa Ruffolo

    Lisa Ruffolo has served as a technical writer and editor for more than 30 years. She is pursuing an emphasis in operating systems and digital literacy. She has edited top-selling books in the fields of introduction to computing, Microsoft Office, PC repair and computer programming.

  • Joy L. Starks

    Joy Starks has taught at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis for 20 years. She has written chapters in several of the best-selling Shelly Cashman Series Office books and has authored the Photoshop, Java Programming, and Microsoft® Publisher series of books. She speaks and presents at various conferences, seminars and forums across the U.S.

  • Misty E. Vermaat

    Misty E. Vermaat has more than 25 years of experience in the field of computer and information technology. In addition to consulting in the field, she was an Associate Professor at Purdue University Calumet, teaching or developing Microsoft® Office, computer concepts, database management, systems analysis and design, and programming courses. Since 1990, Ms. Vermaat has led the development of the Shelly Cashman Series and has written or co-authored numerous Series textbooks, including many editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, DISCOVERING COMPUTERS FUNDAMENTALS and Microsoft® Word books.

  • Corinne Hoisington

    Corinne Hoisington is a full-time professor of information systems technology at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 25 years of teaching experience. She travels over 200,000 miles a year delivering keynote addresses to college and university professors and K-12 educators in over 70 cities worldwide for customers such as Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Canada Camp 21 International Events, Cengage, ByteSpeed, Capital One International Bank, Executive LIVE in London and Johannesburg, and the international South by Southwest (SXSW) event in Austin, Texas. Professor Hoisington is the recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award in Computer Programming. In addition, she has authored over 30 textbooks with Cengage and National Geographic on topics such as Outlook 365, Office 365, Microsoft Windows, Android Boot Camp Java, Technology Now and Visual Basic.

  • Introductory Textbook Projects have been redesigned to ensure successful completion by Mac users.

  • The Shelly Cashman Series' trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen, project-based approach encourages students to expand their understanding of Microsoft Office through hands-on experimentation and critical thinking.

  • Part of the Shelly Cashman Microsoft Office 365 Collection, this title provides access to a complete digital library of content spanning computer concepts, operating systems (for Windows and Mac) and the Microsoft Office Suite -- all for one price including low-cost rental options. Learn more about Cengage Unlimited at cengage.com/unlimited.

  • Helping learners maximize their study time, Module Learning Objectives are mapped to the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam. Users of MindTap Collections and SAM also have access to exam preparation materials and the option to purchase a discounted MOS exam voucher.

  • By carefully examining the context for their projects, students understand the "why" behind each step in the process, which increases their motivation to learn.

  • Other Ways boxes help users see alternate click paths to achieve a step -- expanding their options and expertise.

  • BTW call-outs provide helpful hints to readers as they work through their projects, giving them additional insight that enables them to make the most of Microsoft Office tools.

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