Study Tools

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Study Tools
Resources for Students
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Study Tools

• Today, understanding and using technology has
  become a survival skill, and computer literacy
  must include knowing the role and uses of the
  Internet and the connection of technology to
  nearly every aspect of daily activities at home
  and in the workplace.

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Study Tools

• In this course, students will build their
  knowledge of key computer concepts, including the
  functions of the Internet and Web, computer
  systems and applications, and the range of
  ethical issues that continue to emerge in our
  global, technology-driven society.

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Study Tools

• Take advantage of the study tool resources
  developed to help you be successful in this
  course!
• Textbook
• Encore CD
• Internet Resource Center

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Textbook Study Tools
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Textbook Study Tools

• Learning Objectives
• Helps you identify the main outcomes of the
  chapter content, helping you focus your study.

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Textbook Study Tools

• Cyber Scenario
• Cutting-edge developments related to the chapter
  topic illustrate how technology may affect your
  life now and in the near future. These help you
  connect with the concepts that will be covered in
  more depth in the chapter.

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Textbook Study Tools

• Chapter Summary
• Read this before you begin reading the chapter!

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Textbook Study Tools

• Chapter Summary
• Why? Reading this summary first will give you an
  overview of the chapter content and will help you
  understand the chapter better.

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Textbook Study Tools

• Chapter Summary
• Questions directly relate to the main concepts
  presented in the chapter.

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Textbook Study Tools

• Chapter Summary
• Questions directly relate to the main concepts
  presented in the chapter.
• Bolded terms highlight important terminology.

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Textbook Study Tools

• Chapter Summary
• Questions directly relate to the main concepts
  presented in the chapter.
• Bolded terms highlight important terminology.
• An interactive version is available on the
  Internet Resource Center, in both English and
  Spanish.

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Textbook Study Tools

• Key Terms
• Important terms are bolded and contextually
  defined when they first appear to help you learn
  the terminology.

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Textbook Study Tools

• Key Terms
• Terms are listed at the end of the chapter,
  grouped by the main chapter headings.
• Each term is listed with the page number where it
  is bolded and contextually defined in the chapter.

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Textbook Study Tools

• Key Terms
• Definitions are also available
• in the end-of-book glossary
• on the Encore CD
• on the Internet Resource Center

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Textbook Study Tools

• Illustrations
• Photos and figures support the text and
  illustrate the important concepts. Read the
  captions to better understand the main concepts
  in the chapter!

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Textbook Study Tools

• Margin Notes
• Margin notes indicate when a corresponding Encore
  CD Tech Demo or Internet Resource Center article
  is available to expand the text discussion.

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Textbook Study Tools

• Topic Boxes
• High-interest applications of the chapters topic
  expand the text discussion.

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Textbook Study Tools

• Hot Spot
• Focuses on wireless technology and the
  interesting twists, perspectives, or uses of
  wireless technology and related communications
  and community-building issues.

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Textbook Study Tools

• Tech Visionary
• Honors the current drivers and prominent pioneers
  in IT.

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Textbook Study Tools

• Cutting Edge
• Showcases hot new technologies.

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Textbook Study Tools

• Globe Trotting
• Features innovative IT applications worldwide.

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Textbook Study Tools

• e-THICS
• Highlights ethical issues and situations in IT.

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Textbook Study Tools

• On the Horizon
• Each chapter ends with a brief overview of some
  exciting new developments to watch.

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Textbook Study Tools

• Chapter Exercises
• Chapter exercises maintain your interest, foster
  creative and critical thinking, and address
  different learning styles.
• Exercises are available on the Internet Resource
  Center.

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Encore CD Study Tools
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Encore CD Study Tools
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Encore CD Study Tools
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Encore CD Study Tools

• Glossary
• Key terms and definitions, with audio support.
• Related illustrations from the text.
• En Español!

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Encore CD Study Tools

• Flash Cards
• A fun way to learn terminology!
• Key Terms
• Acronyms

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Encore CD Study Tools

• Quizzes
• Check your memory!
• Practice and Reported Modes
• Chapter-Level and Book-Level Quizzing

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Encore CD Study Tools

• Practice Mode Quiz
• Immediate feedback on each item.
• Questions are randomly selected to allow for
  multiple, unique practice sessions.

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Encore CD Study Tools

• Reported Mode Quiz
• No immediate feedback.
• Results are e-mailed to you and your instructor.

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Encore CD Study Tools

• Tech Demos
• Animated segments bring key topics to life.
• An icon appears in the text margin next to a
  related chapter discussion.

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Encore CD Study Tools

• Quick Link to the Internet Resource Center!

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Internet Resource Center
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Internet Resource Center

• Expands the content of the text and provides
  additional resources.
• Lecture Hall
• Student Center
• Computer Lab
• Library
• Testing Center

Click here to visit.
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Internet Resource Center

• Lecture Hall
• Chapter Summaries
• Spanish Chapter Summaries
• Expanding Your Knowledge gt Articles and
  Activities
• PowerPoint Presentations
• Lecture and Study Notes
• Key Terms
• Flash Cards

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Internet Resource Center

• Chapter Summaries
• Hotlinked with corresponding key terms and
  definitions

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Internet Resource Center

• Chapter Summaries
• Hotlinked with corresponding key terms and
  definitions
• Supported with audio

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Internet Resource Center

• Spanish Chapter Summaries
• Hotlinked with corresponding key terms and
  definitions (English following Spanish)

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Internet Resource Center

• Spanish Chapter Summaries
• Hotlinked with corresponding key terms and
  definitions
• Supported with audio of English term and
  definition

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Internet Resource Center

• Expanding Your Knowledge gt Articles and
  Activities
• Quick access to all of the articles and
  activities that expand on chapter content
• Read the article and complete the activity

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Internet Resource Center

• Lecture and Study Notes
• Download and adapt to meet your needs
• Highlights chapter terminology
• Study questions to engage your reading

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Internet Resource Center

• Key Terms
• Alphabetized listing of chapter terms and
  definitions
• Spanish translations
• Audio support

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Internet Resource Center

• Flash Cards
• Chapter terms and acronyms
• Complete glossary and acronyms listing available
  in the Library

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Internet Resource Center

• Student Center
• Crossword Puzzles
• Using the Encore CD
• Tips for Communicating Online
• Tips for Course Success

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Internet Resource Center

• Computer Lab Chapter Exercises
• All end-of-chapter exercises online!
• Another way to access Expanding Your Knowledge gt
  Articles and Activities for each chapter
• Includes online access to the Windows and
  Internet tutorials

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Internet Resource Center

• Library
• Acronyms
• Glossary
• Spanish Glossary
• Tech Insight Special Features
• Technology Web Links
• Successful Web Searching
• Troubleshooting Your PC

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Internet Resource Center

• Testing Center
• Tips for Taking Online Tests
• Online Assessments
• Practice and Reported Modes
• Randomly Generated, so Different Every Time
• Chapter-Level and Book-Level Tests

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Internet Resource Center

• General Resources
• Practical Tips for Computer Users
• Tips for Studying Smarter
• Do You Know? Articles of Interest

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Discussion

• Which of these resources are you going to find
  the most useful as you study the content of this
  course?