Product Description
For introductory courses in computer concepts or computer literacy often including instruction in Microsoft Office. A Computer Concepts Text Focused on Todays Student! Technology in Action engages students by combining a unique teaching approach with rich companion media.
Rate Points :3.5
Binding :Paperback
Label :Prentice Hall
Manufacturer :Prentice Hall
ProductGroup :Book
Studio :Prentice Hall
Publisher :Prentice Hall
EAN :9780131878860
Price :$112.67USD
Lowest Price :$2.80USD
Customer ReviewsMy choice for an "Introduction to Computers" text
Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :2
There are many books that could be used in the introduction to computers level of classes. They tend to be very similar, in topics, order and structure. While this book is more of the same, there is one feature that stands out, the coverage of ethics in the context of computing. Ethics and the proper usage of computers is a significant aspect of the computing culture for all of us, but it is more significant for the college student. The advent of the Internet has made it much easier to obtain information and harder to filter it for accuracy. It is now much easier to plagiarize all you have to do is copy and paste. Fortunately, it is also easier for instructors to identify an act of plagiarism there are websites that will do it for you. The digitization of music makes it easy to download and play music on MP3 players. This list could continue for some time.
There are several places in the book where ethical principles are related to the topic. It is to the credit of the authors that this coverage is not just a spouting of facts the questions are designed to have the students think about the situation and reach their own ethical conclusions.
This book is superior to the companion introductory volume with the same name. It contains more material than the introductory volume and all other things being equal I prefer to skip rather to supplement.
It is most unlikely that I will ever teach an introductory course in computing again. However, if I was to do so, I would take a hard look at this book, it is suitable for the course and I would most certainly adopt it.
Technology In Action review
Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :0
Too technical I was expecting a manual to lead me "by the hand" through basic nd often elementary computer programs such as "Word." Ecellent for Geeks" but not fo beginners. Disappointed
At times this text reads like marketing materials
Rating Point :1 Helpful Point :0
At times this book reads like Microsoft marketing materials. Occasionally it borders on the ridiculous when the topics covered are the names of the latest Microsoft products and software packages (competitors are rarely mentioned). Quite alot of ink is expended pushing Microsoft, repeating the names of Microsoft products, and mentioning how great Microsoft products are. Nothing against Microsoft, but save it for the sales brochures. This book is not an academic textbook and has many errors. The accompanying online exercises and quizzes have many, many errors our teacher finally gave up on them. The interesting topics are not covered in any depth. The book is really at the high school level, but I would not recommend it.
Fantastic Introduction to Computers
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :2
Technology in Action is a great book for college-level computer concepts classes. I have taught with Technology in Action at a community college for 4 years now. The book is written to engage todays students with a very useful question and answer format. I find my students are reading again since using Technology in Action!
My students also love the multimedia that comes on the CD (packaged with the text) which they describe as entertaining, informative and fun! Wow, students who think learning is fun...what a concept!
I highly recommend this text for freshman and sophomore computer concepts classes. This is a book your students will read and enjoy!
Didnt even crack it open.
Rating Point :2 Helpful Point :0
Dont you hate it when teachers have you buy these expensive books and then dont use them at all in class?? That happened to me with this book. Just following his notes got me a B in the class. Guess I didnt need it anyway.
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