Illustrated Computer Concepts and Microsoft®Office 365 & Office 2016,
1st Edition

June Jamrich Parsons, David W. Beskeen, Carol M. Cram, Jennifer Duffy, Lisa Friedrichsen, Elizabeth Eisner Reding

ISBN-13: 9781305879041
Copyright 2017 | Published
816 pages | List Price: USD $233.95

Present the computer concepts and Microsoft® Office 2016 skills perfect for your Introduction to Computing course with ILLUSTRATED COMPUTER CONCEPTS AND MICROSOFT® OFFICE 365 & OFFICE 2016. This all-in-one book makes the computer concepts and skills your students need to know easily accessible. The user-friendly two-page spread found throughout this and other popular Illustrated Microsoft® Office 2016 books clearly demonstrates key application skills. Today’s most up-to-date technology developments and concepts are clarified using the distinctive step-by-step approach and the latest content from COMPUTER CONCEPTS ILLUSTRATED BRIEF. This edition highlights new Office features with a new module covering Productivity Apps. You’ll find a wealth of instructional support and resources, including MindTap customized learning paths to reinforce the important skills and theories found in ILLUSTRATED COMPUTER CONCEPTS AND MICROSOFT® OFFICE 365 & OFFICE 2016.

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Productivity Apps for School and Work.
CONCEPTS:
Module 1: Computer and Internet Basics.
Module 2: Computer Hardware.
Module 3: Computer Software.
Module 4: File Management and Digital Electronics.
WINDOWS 10:
Unit A: Getting Started with Windows 10.
Unit B: Understanding File Management.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2016:
Module 1: Getting Started with Microsoft® Office 2016.
MICROSOFT WORD 2016:
Module 1: Creating Documents with Word 2016.
Module 2: Editing Documents.
Module 3: Formatting Text and Paragraphs.
Module 4: Formatting Documents.
MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016:
Module 1: Getting Started with Excel 2016.
Module 2: Working with Formulas and Function.
Module 3: Formatting a Worksheet.
Module 4: Working with Charts.
INTEGRATION:
Module 1: Integrating Word and Excel.
MICROSOFT ACCESS 2016:
Module 1: Getting Started with Access 2016.
Module 2: Building and Using Queries.
Module 3 Using Forms.
Module 4: Using Reports.
INTEGRATION:
Module 2: Integrating Word, Excel and Access.
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2016:
Module 1: Creating a Presentation in PowerPoint 2016.
Module 2: Modifying a Presentation.
Module 3: Inserting Objects into a Presentation.
Module 4: Finishing a Presentation.
INTEGRATION:
Module 3: Integrating Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 2016:
Module 1: Getting Started with Email.
Module 2: Managing Information Using Outlook.

  • June Jamrich Parsons

    June Jamrich Parsons is an educator, digital book pioneer, co-author of Texty and McGuffey award-winning textbooks and a TAA fellow. She co-developed the first commercially successful multimedia, interactive digital textbook that established the standard for platforms now being developed by numerous educational publishers. In addition to authoring textbooks for Course Technology and Cengage, Dr. Parsons' career includes extensive classroom teaching and product design for eCourseware. She also served as a creative strategist for MediaTechnics Corp. and director of content for Veative Virtual Reality Labs. A member of the Association for Computing Machinery, she holds a Ph.D. in instructional technology and Certified Computing Professional certification.

  • David W. Beskeen

    David W. Beskeen has authored or co-authored over 65 successful computer books since 1992, including more than 40 educational titles for Course Technology and Cengage. He has guided readers in mastering PowerPoint®, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Windows®, LiveMotion and other leading proprietary software packages. An expert in applied technology, Beskeen has extensive teaching and consulting experience in today's computer technology.

  • Carol M. Cram

    Carol M. Cram is the author of more than 35 textbooks on computer applications, business communications and Internet-related subjects. Ms. Cram was also a long-time faculty member at Capilano College in North Vancouver, where she served as the Convenor of the Executive Support Program and the Program Consultant for Business and Computers in Continuing Education as well as instructor of business and computer-related courses.

  • Jennifer Duffy

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  • Lisa Friedrichsen

    Lisa Friedrichsen is a professor at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas, where she teaches database and web development classes. She also has written several prominent Access, Office and web-related textbooks. Friedrichsen spent a decade at IBM Corp. before becoming a consultant, author and college professor. Combining her extensive industry experience with her passion for teaching, she creates clear, practical presentations. She earned a B.S. in engineering from Iowa State University and an MBA from Drake University.

  • Elizabeth Eisner Reding

    Ms. Elizabeth Eisner Reding has authored numerous books for Delmar and Course Technology on a variety of software programs, including Adobe® Photoshop, Microsoft® Office, and Microsoft® Publisher. Living in New Mexico with her husband, Ms. Reding spends her free time grilling, water gardening, road and mountain biking, and collecting Southwestern art.

  • NEW PRODUCTIVITY APPS FOR WORK AND SCHOOL MODULE PROVIDE A VISUAL INTRODUCTION. These helpful, easy-to-use apps by well-known technology author Corinne Hoisington visually guide students through using Microsoft® OneNote, Sway, Office Mix and Edge. Companion Sways provide videos and step-by-step instructions to help students learn to master each app.

  • UPDATED CASE STUDY EMPHASIZES APPLICATIONS OF OFFICE SKILLS. The contemporary Case Study woven throughout this edition introduces Microsoft® Office 2016 topics and advantages to learners using memorable real world examples.

  • UPDATED COMPUTER CONCEPTS MODULES HIGHLIGHT THE LATEST NEW TECHNOLOGIES. This edition introduces the most relevant and essential information about computers and technology in today’s digital world.

  • NEW PRODUCTIVITY APPS VISUALLY INTRODUCE NEW MICROSOFT® TOOLS. These easy-to-use, helpful productivity apps for the book’s Work and School module provide a visual introduction to Microsoft® OneNote, Sway, Office Mix and Edge. Companion Sways provide videos and step-by-step instructions to help you learn to master each app.

  • UPDATED CASE STUDY EMPHASIZES APPLICATIONS OF SKILLS. The contemporary Case Study woven throughout this edition introduces Microsoft® Office 2016 advantages using memorable real world examples.

  • UPDATED COMPUTER CONCEPTS MODULES HIGHLIGHT THE LATEST NEW TECHNOLOGIES. This edition introduces the most relevant and essential information about computers and technology in today’s digital world.

  • UNIQUE ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION TEACHES BOTH MICROSOFT® OFFICE 2016 SKILLS AND IMPORTANT COMPUTER CONCEPTS. This book uses the proven Illustrated Series approach to emphasize both the latest Microsoft® Office 2016 skills as well as today’s most important computer concepts. Enhanced technology resources correspond with this edition to help you reinforce students’ abilities.

  • DETAILED LESSONS HIGHLIGHT TODAY’S MOST IMPORTANT COMPUTER CONCEPTS AND THE NEWEST TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGY AND TODAY’S DIGITAL WORLD. Your students learn skills that reflect today’s most progressive computer developments while gaining a thorough introduction to Microsoft® Office 2016.

  • EASY-TO-FOLLOW AND EASY-TO-ABSORB TWO-PAGE LESSONS APPEAL TO A WIDE VARIETY OF LEARNING STYLES. This proven, focused visual approach offers a single lesson on two adjoining pages, making an entire task visible in a single view. The intriguing, concise presentation keeps learners of all levels engaged and actively learning important Microsoft® Office skills.

  • EXTENSIVE END-OF-MODULE ACTIVITIES PROVIDE HANDS-ON PRACTICE. Proven, practical exercises help learners become adept in their new Microsoft® Office 2016 skills while reinforcing the conceptual material from each chapter.

  • UNIQUE ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION TEACHES BOTH MICROSOFT® OFFICE 2016 SKILLS AND IMPORTANT COMPUTER CONCEPTS. This book uses the proven approach from the popular Illustrated Series to emphasize both the latest Microsoft® Office 2016 skills and today’s most important computer concepts. Enhanced technology resources correspond with this edition to help you reinforce your abilities in Microsoft® Office.

  • DETAILED LESSONS HIGHLIGHT TODAY’S MOST IMPORTANT COMPUTER CONCEPTS AND THE NEWEST TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGY AND TODAY’S DIGITAL WORLD. You learn the skills that reflect today’s most progressive computer technology as you gain a thorough introduction to Microsoft® Office 2016 application skills.

  • EASY-TO-FOLLOW AND EASY-TO-ABSORB TWO-PAGE LESSONS CLARIFY CONCEPTS NO MATTER WHAT YOUR LEARNING STYLE. This book’s focused visual approach offers a single lesson on two adjoining pages, making an entire task visible in a single view. The intriguing, concise presentation keeps you focused and actively learning important Microsoft® Office skills.

  • EXTENSIVE END-OF-MODULE ACTIVITIES PROVIDE HANDS-ON PRACTICE. Proven, practical exercises help you become adept in utilizing your new Microsoft® Office 2016 skills while reinforcing the key conceptual material from each chapter.

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