For introductory courses in computer concepts, digital literacy, or computer literacy, often including instruction in Microsoft Office.
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Visualizing Technology provides a hands-on, highly visual approach to computer concepts whereby you learn a skill and then either apply it to a project or simulation or watch a Viz Clip video to dive deeper. Each magazine-style chapter has a consistent approach of instruction, active practice with Digital Literacy and Essential Job Skills projects, and videos and IT simulations. The 9th edition covers a vast range of technology trends affecting modern work environments, such as immersive technologies, Deep and Dark Web, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine and deep learning.
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About the Author: About our author Debra Geoghan is a 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 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 educators to integrate technology across the curriculum. At Bucks she serves on many technology committees, presents technology workshops for Bucks faculty, and serves as the STEM Department coordinator. Deb is an avid user of technology, which has earned her the nickname gadget lady.
