New Perspectives [On] Computer Concepts 2011: Comprehensive

by June Jamrich Parsons

Get Synched Learning happens when students and instructors effectively connect and communicate. NEW PERSPECTIVES ON COMPUTER CONCEPTS 2011 makes it possible. Creating a fully integrated and interactive teaching and learning environment, NEW PERSPECTIVES ON COMPUTER CONCEPTS 2011 consists of a printed book, companion Web site, media rich BookOnCD, and WebTrack assessment. Students and Instructors work in sync to explore, understand, and apply computer technology in everyday life.

Genres: Nonfiction

43 pages, Paperback

First published January 13, 2010

About the author

June Parsons purchased her first computer, an Apple II+, in 1981 and quickly became fluent in BASIC, dBASE II, Lotus 123, WordStar, and a variety of accounting programs. The next year, they opened a successful small computer retail store that also offered software instruction to children and adults.
June taught at the university level for more than 20 years, has a doctorate in Educational Technology, and was certified by the ICCP in 1995. June began writing and creating educational software with her husband, Dan Oja, for Course Technology in 1992. They contributed to the Windows for Business and Illustrated Series and developed the New Perspectives, e-Course, and Practical series. They work via the Internet with a team of highly skilled media specialists and desktop publishers located in various states and provinces.

Reviews

[Erin Nickless]

I was surprised that this was easy to read. Many textbooks, especially ones related to technology and science, plod along with stale prose. This book simplified computer basics and was easy to follow. It was straightforward and simple. It is a great introduction to Computer Information Science.

[Jason]

Overly complex for very simple concepts.

[Goat Girl]

This book was fairly informative. Most of the material was pretty basic, but the last two chapters were very interesting.

[A M H]

Decent book. Has quite a bit of information.