Technology in Action

About our authors Alan Evans, MS, CPA, is currently a faculty member at Moore College of Art and Design teaching a variety of computer science and business courses. He holds a BS in accounting from Rider University and an MS in Information Systems from Drexel University, and he is a certified public accountant. After a successful career in business, Alan finally realized that his true calling is education. He has been teaching at the college level since 2000. He enjoys attending technical conferences and exploring new methods of engaging students.Kendall Martin, PhD, is a full professor of Computer Science at Montgomery County Community College with teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at a number of institutions, including Villanova University, DeSales University, Ursinus College, and Arcadia University. Her education includes a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Rochester and an MS and a PhD in engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Kendall has industrial experience in research and development environments (AT&T Bell Laboratories) as well as experience with several start-up technology firms.Mary Anne Poatsy, MBA, is a senior faculty member at Montgomery County Community College, teaching various computer application and concepts courses in face-to-face and online environments. She enjoys speaking at various professional conferences about innovative classroom strategies. Mary Anne holds a BA in psychology and education from Mount Holyoke College and an MBA in finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management. She has been in teaching since 1997, ranging from elementary and secondary education to Montgomery County Community College, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Muhlenberg College, and Bucks County Community College, as well as training in the professional environment. Before teaching, Mary Anne was a vice president at Shearson Lehman Hutton in the Municipal Bond Investment Banking Department.

• The Impact of Technology in a Changing WorldLooking at Computers: Understanding the PartsUsing the Internet: Making the Most of the Web's ResourcesApplication Software: Programs That Let You Work and PlaySystem Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File ManagementUnderstanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your SystemNetworking: Connecting Computing DevicesManaging Your Digital Lifestyle: Challenges and EthicsSecuring Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and DevicesBehind the Scenes: Software ProgrammingBehind the Scenes: Databases and Information SystemsBehind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business WorldBehind the Scenes: How the Internet WorksAPPENDICES The History of the Personal ComputerCareers in ITGlossary Index