Technology in Action: Complete 8th Edition by Alan Evans (PDF)

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In today’s technological age, computer literacy is important for everyone, and now learning the basics is easier than ever. A Computer Concepts Text Focused on Today’s Student,Technology in Action engages students by combining a unique teaching approach with rich companion media. The eighth edition has been updated to reflect the latest developments in computer technology. New interactive learning tools have also been added to enhance student engagement. Student CD is included with every text, containing: · Sound Bytes: Multimedia lessons that demystify computer concepts with audio and video presentations. · Sound Byte Podcasts: The Sound Bytes are now also available as podcasts. · Active Helpdesk Calls: Highly interactive, engaging, almost game-like media that places the student in the r

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Editorial Reviews: About the Author Three professors from Montgomery County Community College traveled with the Prentice Hall Information Technology team for over two years to uncover what students and professors today wanted and needed in an Intro to Computer Concepts text. After meeting with more than 1,000 students and instructors they developed Technology in Action. Due to overwhelming success, they recently published Technology in Action 8/e!Alan D. Evans, M.S., CPAAlan Evans 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 B.S. in Accounting from Rider University and an M.S. in Information Systems from Drexel University, and he is a certified public accountant. After a successful career in business, Alan finally realized his true calling was education. He has been teaching at the college level since 2000. Alan enjoys giving presentations at technical conferences and meets regularly with computer science faculty and administrators from other colleges to discuss curriculum development and new methods of engaging students. Kendall E. Martin, Ph.D.Kendall has been teaching since 1988 at a number of institutions, including Villanova University, DeSales University, Arcadia University, Ursinus College, County College of Morris, and Montgomery County Community College, at both the undergraduate and master’s degree level. Kendall’s education includes a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rochester and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. She has industrial experience in research and development environments (AT&T Bell Laboratories) as well as experience from several start-up technology firms. At Ursinus College, Kendall developed a successful faculty training program for distance education instructors, and she makes conference presentations during the year.Mary Anne Poatsy, MBA, CFPMary Anne is an adjunct faculty member at Montgomery County Community College, teaching various computer application and concepts courses in face-to-face and online environments. Mary Anne holds a B.A. in Psychology and Elementary Education from Mount Holyoke College and an MBA in Finance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Mary Anne has more than nine years of educational experience, ranging from elementary and secondary education to Montgomery County Community College, Muhlenberg College, and Bucks County Community College, as well as training in the professional environment. Prior to teaching, Mary Anne was a vice president at Shearson Lehman Hutton in the Muncipal Bond Investment Banking department.

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐This book was required text for an introductory IT course. It’s a great textbook. I’ve decided to keep it as a reference for future classes. The book is very thorough yet concise. The concepts are easy to follow and are explained in a way that relates everything to current(at the time) tech products and services. It’s a great overview and reference.

⭐Buyer and Sellers Beware of which version of this book you are buying and selling. There is an INTRODUCTORY version and a COMPLETE version of this same 8th edition. It is obviously confusing to unaware people like me until after the mistake. I bought the INTRODUCTORY version used only to find out it ended at chapter 9 and I had to read chapter 13 for the next week. So I came on here and bought the COMPLETE version from a used seller and they sent me the INTRODUCTORY version. There are two separate listings on Amazon for each of these two books; they have different ISBN numbers; but the titles are “almost” the same–INTRODUCTORY vs COMPLETE!!!!! Amazon should point this out to people. Look at the top of your book before selling to see if it says INTRODUCTORY or COMPLETE and list it in the right listing. If you are buying like me contact the seller before hand to make sure he/she has the version of the book you need (and to see if CD or CDs is/are included). I have two INTRODUCTORY versions now and an assignment due tomorrow in chapter 13. I have to go buy a digital ebook chapter now for about $10 or get a 0 (F). See this book: [ASIN:0131391585 Technology In Action, Introductory (8th Edition)] and compare it to the ad for this one–look at the very top of the pictures for the very small visual difference.

⭐This text was required for my basic computer class. Its a decent book, but the author couldn’t decide what level audience he was writing to. The most basic things would be painstakingly explained, only using more complex terms that hadn’t been covered yet.Almost the entire book was in Question and Answer format, like one giant FAQ. This (sometimes) made it easier to find a tidbit or factoid, but didn’t help readibility of the text as a whole.All in all, the book has has lots of facts, but doesn’t do a great job of helping the student put it all together.

⭐This was a very fun and also borning class to take for any nursing student. The book was great and very helpful exspecially to any one who takes it online like I did. This book will be your right hand man so to speak.

⭐This book literally a know-it-all guideline to tech. It really is a dictionary if you think about it. My class questions were super easy as it came directly out of the book.

⭐Ok

⭐I love this book. Used in my school work for school. Very informative. Alot of information in this book to us.

⭐bought this book for school, it is very useful for my class. came in great condition and on time. 🙂

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