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Visualizing Technology covers all of the traditional topics taught in a Computer Concepts, Digital Literacy, or Computer Literacy course, but in a non-traditional way that is more appealing to visual and kinesthetic learners. With an innovative and easy to read writing style, Visualizing Technology teaches readers the basics of using a computer, from File Management to Hardware and Software and the Internet.
Visualizing Technology is unlike any textbook you’ve seen before. You won’t find pages full of long paragraphs. Instead, you’ll find a highly visual, magazine-style layout with images used creatively to represent concepts, making them easy to remember; chapters organized as articles with catchy headlines; and all the details needed but in bite-size chunks of text written the way students are hardwired to think. You’ll also find coverage of ethics, green computing, and careers in every chapter, and the content is modular, so you can use this book the way you teach your course.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 What Is a Computer?
WHAT DOES A COMPUTER DO?
Objective 1. Explain the Functions of a Computer
· Necessity Is the Mother of Invention
· The Information Processing Cycle
· How To Use QR Codes (Android and iOS)
A BRIEF HISTORY OF COMPUTERS
Objective 2. Describe the Evolution of Computer Hardware
| · | Histor | y of Computers |
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| o | First-generation computers |
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| o | Second-generation computers |
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| o | Third-generation computers |
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· | o Moore | Fourth-generation computers ’s Law |
BITS AND BYTES
Objective 3. Describe How Computers Represent Data Using Binary Codes
· Binary Code
· Measuring data
LET’S GET PERSONAL
Objective 4. List the Various Types and Characteristics of Personal Computers
· Desktop Computers
· Notebook Computers
· MAC OR PC?
· Ergonomics
BEYOND THE DESKTOP
Objective 5. Give Examples of Other Personal Computing Devices
· Mobile Devices
o Smartphones and tablets
o Gps and wearables
· Video Game Systems
· How to Capture a Screenshot of Your Desktop
MULTIUSER COMPUTERS
Objective 6. List the Various Types and Characteristics of Multiuser Computers
· Servers
· Supercomputers
· Distributed and Grid Computing
COMPUTERS ARE EVERYWHERE – UBIQUITOUS COMPUTING
Objective 7. Explain Ubiquitous Computing and Convergence
· Embedded Computers
· Convergence
G REEN COMPUTING: Smart Homes
C AREER SPOTLIGHT: Bioinformatics
M i ndMap , Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects
Chapter 2 Application Software
MAKING BUSINESS WORK
Objective 1. Identify Types and Uses of Business Productivity Software
· Office Suites
o Word processing
o Spreadsheet software o Presentation software o Database software
o Personal information manager
· Other Types Of Business Software
o Financial
o Document management
o Project management
MAKING IT PERSONAL
Objective 2. Identify Types and Uses of Personal Software
· Office Applications
· Finance and Tax Preparation Software
· Entertainment and Multimedia Software
o Media management
o Video and photo editing
o Games
· Educational and Reference Software
o Trip planning
o Genealogy
o Home and landscape design
· Portable Apps
· How To Create a Document Using WordPad or TextEdit
WILL IT RUN?
Objective 3. Assess a Computer System for Software Compatibility
· Your System Specs
· System Requirements
WHERE TO GET IT
Objective 4. Compare Various Ways of Obtaining Software
· Licensing
· Free or Fee
· Sources of Software
o Retail brick-and-mortar stores
o Retail websites
o Publisher websites
o Software download websites
YOUR HEAD IN THE CLOUD
Objective 5. Discuss the Importance of Cloud Computing
· Cloud Computing
o Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
o Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)
o Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
· How To Edit Photos with Photoshop Express Editor Online
MANAGING SOFTWARE ON YOUR SYSTEM
Objective 6. Install, Uninstall, and Update Software
· Installing Software
· Updating and Uninstalling Software
G REEN COMPUTING: Online and Downloaded Programs vs. Store-Bought Software
C AREER SPOTLIGHT: Software Trainers
M i ndMap , Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects
Chapter 3 File Management
A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING
Objective 1. Create Folders to Organize Files
· Navigating Your Computer
o File Explorer
o The Windows user folder
o Windows libraries
o Apple OS X Finder and folders
o Mobile devices and file storage
· Creating and Using Folders
· How To Organize Your Files
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Objective 2. Explain the Importance of File Extensions
· File Names and Extensions
· File Properties
BACK IT UP
Objective 3. Explain the Importance of Backing Up Files
· Windows Backup
· OS X Time Machine
· Other Backup Software
· Backup to the Cloud
· Cloud Storage
SHRINK IT
Objective 4. Demonstrate How To Compress Files
· Types of File Compression
· Working with File Compression
· How To Create a Compressed (Zipped) Folder
IT’S ALWAYS IN THE LAST PLACE YOU LOOK
Objective 5. Use Advanced Search Options to Locate Files
· Using Windows to Search For Files
· Searching In OS X
· Using Boolean Logic to Refine Searches
THAT’S NOT THE PROGRAM I WANT TO OPEN THIS FILE TYPE
Objective 6. Change the Default Program Associated With a File Type
· Setting Program Defaults
· Managing File Type Associations
G REEN COMPUTING: The Paperless Office
C AREER SPOTLIGHT: Certification of Federal Records Management
M i ndMap , Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects
Chapter 4 Hardware
THE CPU: THE BRAINS OF THE OPERATION
· Instruction Cycle
· CPU Performance
o Parallel processing
o Pipelining
· Cooling System: Air Conditioning for the Processor
Objective 1. Explain the Function of a CPU
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SYSTEM UNIT AND MOTHERBOARD
Ob j e c t iv e 2. Identify the Parts of a System Unit and Motherboard
· The Motherboard
o Expansion cards
o Data buses
o Ports and connectors
o BIOS
· Memory
o Random access memory
o Cache memory
A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING
Objective 3. Compare Storage Devices
· Optical Discs
o CDs
o DVDs
o Blu-ray
· Solid-State Storage
o Flash drives, SSDs
o Memory cards
· Hard Drives
· How To Assess Your Computer Hardware
WHAT GOES IN…
Objective 4. List and Describe Common Input Devices
· Keyboards
· The Mouse and Other Pointing Devices
o Mouse
o Touchpad
o Touch input
· Digital Cameras and Webcams
· Scanners
o Optical scanners
o RFID scanners, magnetic strip readers, and near field communication
o Biometric scanners
· Microphones and Game Controllers
…MUST COME OUT
Objective 5. List and Describe Essential Video and Audio Output Devices
· Video Output Devices
o Monitors
o Projectors
o Video cards
· Audio Output Devices
o Speakers
o Headphones
o Sound cards
PICK A PRINTER
Objective 6. Compare Various Types of Printers
· Inkjet Printers
· Photo Printers
· Dye-Sublimation Printers
· Thermal Printers
· Laser Printers
· Multifunction Devices
· Plotters and 3d Printers
· How To Manage Printing on Your Computer
ADAPTATION: MAKING TECHNOLOGY WORK FOR YOU
Objective 7. Explain and Provide Examples of Adaptive Technology
· Adaptive Input Devices
· Adaptive Output Devices
COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE
Objective 8. Discuss Important Communication Devices
· Network Adapters
· Modems
· Fax Devices
G REEN COMPUTING: Shop Smart
C AREER SPOTLIGHT: Computer Sales
M i ndMap , Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects
Chapter 5 System Software
Objective
WHO’S THE BOSS?
Objective 1. Explain What an Operating System Does
· Provides User Interface
· Manages Resources
· Manages and Controls Hardware
· Interacts With Software
· How To Examine and Update Your Printer Driver
RUNNING THE SHOW ON PERSONAL COMPUTERS
Objective 2. Compare Desktop Operating Systems
· Windows
· Mac
· Linux
MAKE YOUR OS WORK FOR YOU
Objective 3. Configure a Desktop Operating System
· Configuring Your OS
· How To Keep Your Desktop OS Up To Date
SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOU
Objective 4. Compare Specialized Operating Systems
· Embedded Operating Systems
THE NOS KNOWS
Objective 5. Compare the Most Common Network Operating Systems
· Comparing Modern Network Operating Systems
UTILITIES YOU SHOULD USE
Objective 6. List and Explain Important Disk Utility Software
· Why Use Utilities?
· Utilities for Disk Health
o Disk Checking
o Optimize Drives
o Disk Cleanup
G REEN COMPUTING: Power Management
C AREER SPOTLIGHT: Help Desk
M i ndMap , Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects
Chapter 6 Digital Devices and Multimedia
DIGITAL CAMERA BASICS
Objective 1. Explain the Features of Digital Cameras
· Key Features
o Resolution
o Storage
o Lenses
· Types of Digital Cameras
o Point-and-shoot
o Compact system cameras
o Digital single lens reflex (DSLR)
BRIDGING THE GAP: TRANSFERRING PHOTOS
Objective 2. Compare Methods for Transferring Images from a Digital Camera
· Memory Cards
· USB or FireWire Cable
· Wireless Transfer
· Transferring To the Cloud
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS: EDITING, PRINTING, AND SHARING PHOTOS
Objective 3. Identify Several Ways to Edit and Print Photos
· Editing Photos
o Editing software
o Online editing
· Printing and Sharing Photos
o Image file formats
o Pictbridge
o Kiosks
o Online printing and sharing
· How To Edit a Photo
MAKING SENSE OF SOUND
Objective 4. Recognize Important Audio File Types
· Audio File Types
· Media Software
· Speech Recognition
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
Objective 5. Describe Several Ways to Create Videos
· Screen Capture
· Webcams and Video Conferencing
· Webcasting and Streaming Video
· Video Cameras
· Sharing Video
o Video editing
o YouTube
· How To Edit Videos Using the YouTube Video Editor
ON THE MOVE WITH TECHNOLOGY
Objective 6. Compare Portable Media Players, Tablets, and Smartphones
· Portable Media Players
· Smartphones
· Tablets
o E-readers GREEN COMPUTING: E-Waste CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Health Care
M i ndMap , Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects
Chapter 7 The Internet
INTERNET TIMELINE
Objective 1. Recognize the Importance of the Internet
· How It All Got Started
· World Wide Web
· Internet2
GET CONNECTED
Objective 2. Compare Types of Internet Connections
· How Do You Get Connected?
o Dial-up
o Broadband
o Wireless
· Connecting Without a Computer?
SURF’S UP
Objective 3. Compare Popular Web Browsers
· Browsers
o Internet Explorer
o Firefox
o Chrome
o Safari
o Mobile browsers
· Configuring Your Web Browser
o Setting the home page
o Setting the search providers
· Add-Ons, Plug-Ins, and Toolbars
· How To Manage Browser Home page, Favorites, and Search
NAVIGATING THE NET
Objective 4. Demonstrate How to Navigate the Web
o Web Addresses
o Smart Searching
o How To Use Google Drive
WOULD I LIE TO YOU?
Objective 5. Discuss How to Evaluate the Credibility of Information Found On the Web
o Who Wrote It?
o What About the Design?
G REEN COMPUTING: Telecommuting To Save
C AREER SPOTLIGHT: Web Designer
M i ndMap , Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects
Chapter 8 Communicating and Sharing: The Social Web
TALK TO ME
Objectives 1. Compare Different Forms of Synchronous Online Communication
· Chat and IM
· VoIP
LEAVE A MESSAGE
Objectives 2. Compare Different Forms of Asynchronous Online Communication
· How Do You Read and Send Email?
· Text and Multimedia Messaging
· Forums and Discussion Boards
THERE’S A PLACE FOR EVERYONE . . .
Objectives 3. Discuss the Impact of Social Media in Society
· Social Network Sites
o Facebook
o Business social networks
o Virtual worlds
· Social Video, Image, and Music Sites
· How To Create a LinkedIn Profile
GET YOUR WORD OUT
· Objectives 4. Locate User-Generated Content in the Form of a Blog or Podcast
· Blogs
· Podcasts
· RSS
· How To Create a Blog with Blogger
THE WISDOM OF THE CROWD
Objectives 5. Discuss How Wikis and Other Social Media Sites Rely on the Wisdom of the Crowd
· Wikis
· Social Review Sites
· Social Bookmarking and News Sites
E-COMMERCE
Objectives 6. Explain the Influence of Social Media on E-Commerce
· Types of E-Commerce
· How Safe Is My Credit Card?
G REEN COMPUTING: Raising Social Awareness
C AREER SPOTLIGHT: Blogger
M i ndMap , Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects
Chapter 9 Networks and Communication
FROM SNEAKERNET TO HOTSPOTS
Objective 1. Discuss the Importance of Computer Networks
· Peer-To-Peer Networks
· Client-Server Networks
· How To Share Files and Printers Using a Windows Homegroup
LANS AND WANS
Objective 2. Compare Different Types of LANS and WANS
· Small Networks
· LAN topologies
· Large Networks
HARDWARE
Objective 3. List and Describe the Hardware Used In both Wired and Wireless Networks
· Network Adapters
· Network Hardware
SOFTWARE AND PROTOCOLS
Objective 4. List and Describe Network Software and Protocols
· Peer-To-Peer Network Software
· Client-Server Network Software
· Network Protocols
· How To Examine Network and Sharing Settings
PROTECTING YOUR NETWORK
· Objective 5. Explain How to Protect a Network
· Layer 1: The Fence
· Layer 2: Door Locks
· Layer 3: Alarm Systems
· Layer 4: Guard Dogs
G REEN COMPUTING: Server Virtualization
C AREER SPOTLIGHT: Network Administrator
M i ndMap , Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects
Chapter 10 Security and Privacy
CYBERCRIME: THEY ARE OUT TO GET YOU
· Objective 1. Recognize Different Types of Cybercrime
· Personal Cybercrime
o Harassment
o Phishing and pharming o Social network attacks o Fraud
o Identity theft
· Cybercrime Against Organizations
· How To Configure Secure Browser Settings
MALWARE: PICK YOUR POISON
Objective 2. Differentiate Between Various Types of Malware
· Spam and Cookies
· Adware and Spyware
· Viruses, Worms, Trojans, and Rootkits
SHIELDS UP!
Objective 3. Explain How to Secure a Computer
· Software
· Hardware
· Operating System
AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE
Objective 4. Practice Safe Computing
· User Accounts
· Securing Accounts
· Encryption
· Updating and Uninstalling Software
· Acceptable Use Policies
· How To Secure a Microsoft Word Document
THE LAW IS ON YOUR SIDE
Objective 5. Discuss Laws Related To Computer Security and Privacy
· The Enforcers
· Current Laws
G REEN COMPUTING: Botnets
C AREER SPOTLIGHT: IT Security
M i ndMap , Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects
Chapter 11 Databases
DATABASE BASICS
Objective 1. Identify the Parts of a Database
· Tables, Fields, and Records
· Forms, Queries, and Reports
A DATABASE FOR EVERY PURPOSE
Objective 2. Compare the Four Types of Databases
· Flat Databases
· Relational Databases
· Object-Oriented Databases
· Multidimensional Databases
· How To Create a Form Using Google Docs
THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Objective 3. Explain Database Management Systems
· Creating a Database
· Data Validation
· SQL
· Output
· How To Create a Home Inventory
DATA IN… INFORMATION OUT
Objective 4. Discuss Important Types of Information Systems
· Office Support Systems
· Transaction Processing
· Management Information Systems
· Decision Support Systems
· Business Intelligence and Big Data
· Expert Systems and Artificial Intelligence
REAL WORLD DATABASES
Objective 5. List Examples of Databases Used In Law Enforcement and Research
· Law Enforcement
o Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)
o Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS)
· Science
o Human Genome Project
o Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
G REEN COMPUTING: Green Data Centers
C AREER SPOTLIGHT: Database Administrator (DBA)
M i ndMap , Summary, EOC Exercises and Application Projects
Chapter 12 Program Development
GETTING FROM IDEA TO PRODUCT
Objective 1. Describe the System Development Life Cycle
| · | Syste | m Development Life Cycle (SDLC) |
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| o | Planning phase |
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· Other Development Models
o Joint application development (JAD)
o Rapid application development (RAD)
CODING THE SYSTEM
Objective 2. Describe the Program Development Cycle
· Program Development Cycle o Defining the problem o Designing the solution o Coding
o Debugging
o Testing and documentation
· How To Create a Flowchart
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Objective 3. Compare Various Programming Languages
· Programming Languages
o Low level
o High level
· Programming Tools
· Web Programming o Server side o Client side
· Mobile App Development
· How To Automate a Task Using a Macro in Word
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Objective 4. Explain the Term Artificial Intelligence
· Applications
· Expert Systems
• Neural Networks
GREEN COMPUTING: Programming Efficiency
CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Computer Software Design and Development
MindMap,Summary,EOC Exercises and Application Project
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