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Visualizing Technology, 9th edition

Published by Pearson (January 14, 2021) © 2022

  • Debra Geoghan Bucks County Community College

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For introductory courses in computer concepts, digital or computer literacy, often including Microsoft® Office.

Always current and innovative

Visualizing Technology provides a hands-on, visual approach to computer concepts. As students learn skills, they'll either apply them to a project or simulation or dive deeper with a Viz Clip video. Magazine-style chapters provide consistent instruction and active practice with Digital Literacy, Essential Job Skills projects, 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, machine and deep learning.

Hallmark features of this title

Visual and hands-on

  • Magazine-style chapters present content in small, visually appealing sections.
  • Each chapter offers a How-To Digital Literacy project to apply skills and demonstrate understanding.
  • A How-To Essential Job Skills  project in each chapter provides practice with digital tools and applications students will use in their careers.
  • Ethics boxes and  Ethical Dilemmas ask students to ponder the legality or ethics of a modern, IT-related scenario.

Inspires critical thinking

  • Coverage of the Deep and Dark Web and two-factor authentication guides students to evaluate web security concerns.
  • Discussion of blockchain, AI, and machine and deep learning encourages students to think critically about the technological advancements shaping work environments.

New and updated features of this title

In step with today's technology

  • UPDATED: Trends in the field are reflected in content changes throughout the text.
  • NEW: Immersive Technology coverage has been added. Topics include virtual, augmented and mixed reality, and explore virtual environments at work, in school or at home.
  • NEW: Coverage of quantum computing has been expanded as it relates to the way computers represent data using binary code.
  • EXPANDED: New and expanded topics include eSports, high-performance computing, bubbles and eco chambers, and IoT hacks.

Updated with students in mind

  • NEW: All images have been updated to better engage students and illustrate chapter concepts.
  • REVISED: New and updated quizzes throughout the text allow students to self-check and review when needed.

Features of MyLab IT for the 9th Edition

  • REVISED: IT simulations allow students to actively work through detailed scenarios that cover core chapter topics, then take a quiz. Using “presentation-mode” instructors can walk through the simulation with individual students or a whole class.
  • UPDATED: A  Technology in the News widget keeps course content current by providing monthly updates at the beginning of each chapter.
  • UPDATED:  Think About IT  videos, Viz Clip videos, and chapter overview videos have been added or revised to provide fresh, engaging content that illuminates challenging topics.
  • UPDATED: With Digital Competency badges, students can showcase their mastery of the most current core digital literacy skills (such as living online and computer fundamentals) to potential employers.

NOTE: For courses that cover both Computer Concepts and Office Applications, Visualizing Technology is available in a combined MyLab IT with content from our market-leading applications titles GO! or Exploring.

  1. What Is a Computer?
  2. Application Software
  3. File Management
  4. Hardware
  5. System Software
  6. Digital Devices, Multimedia, and Immersive Technology
  7. The Internet
  8. Communicating and Sharing: The Social Web
  9. Networks and Communication
  10. Security and Privacy
  11. Databases
  12. Program Development

Appendices

  1. Microsoft® 365 Applications Chapter Guide Visualizing Technology, Ninth Edition
  2. Mind Maps

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."

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