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Synchronicity. It’s all about students and instructors tuning in to each other.
And technology makes it possible. In a world of networks, e-mail, webinars, and
social networking sites, technology can certainly strengthen the link between
instructors and students.
New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2012 is the only computer concepts
product with a fully integrated and truly interactive teaching and learning
environment. The printed book, CourseMate Web site, BookOnCD interactive
digital textbook, and WebTrack assessment help instructors and students
work synchronously to understand and apply technology in their personal and
professional lives. It’s an engaging, multi-layered technology platform that
supports diverse teaching and learning styles in today’s classrooms.
Getting “Synched” means that students and instructors can communicate
more often, more easily, and more effectively than before. They can exchange
information with a simple mouse click. They can sync up through NP2012’s live
syllabus and annotations, pre-assessments, QuickChecks, practice tests, Chirps,
and more. Instructors can monitor progress and check comprehension; students
can hone in on expectations and make sure they master objectives.
New for this edition. In NP2012, you’ll find information on cuttingedge
hardware technologies such as LED SCREENS, ALL-IN-ONE
COMPUTERS, GESTURE TOUCHPADS, and the LATEST MOBILE
DEVICES. There’s coverage of HTML5, WEBM, MIFI, MOTION
CAPTURE, WINDOWS 7 LIBRARIES, and HOMEGROUPS. This edition
has current statistics on SOFTWARE PIRACY and the effect of computers on
the ENVIRONMENT, as well as a breakdown of the latest technical jargon you
need when shopping for computer gear.
NP2012 covers multiple operating system platforms. Whether you use a PC
running WINDOWS 7, VISTA, OR XP or a Mac running MAC OS X, all
the TRY IT! instructions in the Orientation and at the beginning of every chapter
are designed to work on your computer. Mac users can even download the
MACPAC to convert the BookOnCD into Mac format.
Be sure to check out the ORIENTATION with tips for ONLINE RESEARCH
and guidelines to help you STAY SAFE ONLINE. Don’t forget about all the
NP2012 study and learning tools! The BOOKONCD digital textbook contains
videos, software tours, and lots of ways to discover if you’re ready for the next
test. When you purchase access to the the new NP2012 COURSEMATE WEB
SITE, you’ll get a complete EBOOK, online games, CourseCasts, and other
review activities. |
