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Using technology to teach technology
Best-selling Technology in Action uses practical content and hands-on projects to engage you in computing tasks and skills you can apply at work, in class, or at home. Designed for today's technically savvy students, the text introduces difficult concepts at a basic level early on, then expands upon these skills as you build mastery. The 17th edition includes all-new coverage of Ransomware as a Service, CPUs that fight back against malware, and bandwidth throttling, as well as new Dig Deeper articles, such as “Building Your Own Gaming Computer.”
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Alan Evans, MS, CPA, 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 BS in accounting from Rider University and an MS in Information Systems from Drexel University, and he is a certified public accountant. After a successful career in business, Alan finally realized that his true calling is education. He has been teaching at the college level since 2000. He enjoys attending technical conferences and exploring new methods of engaging students.
Kendall Martin, PhD, is a full professor of Computer Science at Montgomery County Community College with teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at a number of institutions, including Villanova University, DeSales University, Ursinus College, and Arcadia University. Her education includes a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Rochester and an MS and a PhD in engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Kendall has industrial experience in research and development environments (AT&T Bell Laboratories) as well as experience with several start-up technology firms.
Mary Anne Poatsy, MBA, is a senior faculty member at Montgomery County Community College, teaching various computer application and concepts courses in face-to-face and online environments. She enjoys speaking at various professional conferences about innovative classroom strategies. Mary Anne holds a BA in psychology and education from Mount Holyoke College and an MBA in finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management. She has been in teaching since 1997, ranging from elementary and secondary education to Montgomery County Community College, Gwynedd- Mercy College, Muhlenberg College, and Bucks County Community College, as well as training in the professional environment. Before teaching, Mary Anne was a vice president at Shearson Lehman Hutton in the Municipal Bond Investment Banking Department.
CHAPTER I: The Impact of Technology in a Changing World
Technology in Society
Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Computing
CHAPTER II: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts
Understanding Digital Components
Processing, Storage, and Connectivity
CHAPTER III: Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web's Resources
Collaborating and Working on the Web
Using the Web Effectively
CHAPTER IV: Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play
Accessing, Using, and Managing Software
Application Software
CHAPTER V: System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management
Understanding System Software
Using System Software
CHAPTER VI: Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System
Evaluating Key Subsystems
Evaluating Other Subsystems and Making a Decision
CHAPTER VII: Networking: Connecting Computing Devices
How Networks Function
Your Home Network
CHAPTER VIII: Managing Your Digital Lifestyle: Challenges and Ethics
The Impact of Digital Information
Ethical Issues of Living in the Digital Age
CHAPTER IX: Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices Threats to Your Digital Assets
Protecting Your Digital Property
CHAPTER X: Behind the Scenes: Software Programming
Understanding Programming
Programming Languages
CHAPTER XI: Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems
Database Fundamentals
How Businesses Use Databases
CHAPTER XII: Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World
Client/Server Networks and Topologies
Setting Up Business Networks
CHAPTER XIII: Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works
Inner Workings of the Internet
Coding and Communicating on the Internet
Appendix A: The History of the Personal Computer
Appendix B: Careers in IT
Glossary
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