Visualizing Technology, Complete

Debra Geoghan is currently an associate professor of computer and information science at Bucks County Community College, teaching computer classes ranging from basic computer literacy to cybercrime, computer forensics, and networking. She has earned certifications from Microsoft, CompTIA, Apple, and others. Deb has taught at the college level since 1996 and also spent 11 years in the high school classroom. She holds a B.S. in Secondary Science Education from Temple University and an M.A. in Computer Science Education from Arcadia University. Throughout her teaching career, Deb has worked with other educators to integrate technology across the curriculum. At BCCC, she serves on many technology committees, presents technology workshops for BCCC faculty, and runs a summer workshop for K-12 teachers interested in using technology in their classrooms. Deb is an avid user of technology which has earned her the nickname "gadget lady".

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

A Brief History of Computers

Objective 2: Describe the evolution of computer hardware, and explain the importance of Moores Law

History of Computers

Moores Law

How To: Use QR Codes

Bits and Bytes

Objective 3: Describe how computers present data using binary code

Binary Code

Measuring Data

Lets Get Personal

Objective 4: List the various types and characteristics of personal computers

Desktop Computers

Portable Computers

Notebooks, netbooks, tablet PCs

Mac or PC?

Beyond the Desktop

Objective 5: Give examples of other personal computing devices

Handheld and Mobile Devices

Smartphones and Tablets

Video Game Systems

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 the terms ubiquitous computing and convergence

Embedded Computers

Convergence

Objectives Recap

Key Terms

Summary

End of Chapter Exercises

Application Project

Chapter 2. Application Software

Making Business Work

Objective 1: Identify types and uses of business productivity software

Office Suites

Database Software

Other Types of Business Software

Making It Personal

Objective 2: Identify types and uses of personal software

Office Applications

Finance and Tax Preparation Software

Entertainment and Multimedia Software

Educational and Reference Software

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

Your Head in the Cloud

Objective 5: Discuss the importance of cloud computing

Cloud Computing

How To: Edit Photos with Photoshop Express Editor Online

Key Terms

Summary

Application Project

End of Chapter Exercises

Chapter 3.File Management

A Place for Everything

Objective 1: Cre...