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MindTap Computing, 2 terms (12 months) Instant Access for The New Perspectives Collection Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2016, 1st Edition

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MindTap Computing, 2 terms (12 months) Instant Access for The New Perspectives Collection Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2016 1st Edition by Cengage Learning
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MindTap Computing for The New Perspectives Collection is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course\u2014to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You.\n \n\nMindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Choose from New Perspectives\u2019s comprehensive collection of content to customize the learning path to match what you teach in your introductory computing course. Powered by SAM\u2019s auto-graded trainings, exams and projects already populated in the learning path, MindTap Computing for The New Perspectives Collection propels students from memorization to mastery. The New Perspectives series takes a skill-based approach that presents tasks one at a time for clear instruction and easy reference. It has efficient coverage of skills and offers the same content as other texts but in fewer modules and pages. This instructional design is complimented by SAM trainings, exams and projects closely mapped to each module.

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  • MindTap Office 365: The New Perspectives Collection is the one and only product where you can find all of the interactive book content from the entire New Perspectives series in line directly with SAM’s powerful auto-graded trainings, exams, and projects.
  • MindTap Office 365: The New Perspectives Collection Includes all of the New Perspectives Windows 10 and Office 365 content in a clean and simple to navigate customizable learning path. You can choose only the modules you plan to teach and easily hide the ones you won’t use.
  • MindTap is an outcome-driven application that propels students from memorization to mastery. It’s the only platform that gives you complete ownership of your course. With it, you can challenge every student, build their confidence, and empower them to be unstoppable.
  • ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE. Cut down on prep with MindTap’s preloaded, organized course materials. Teach more efficiently with interactive multimedia, assignments, quizzes, and more. And give your students the power to read, listen, and study on their phones, so they can learn on their terms.
  • EMPOWER YOUR STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. Twelve distinct metrics give you actionable insights into student engagement. Identify topics troubling your entire class and instantly communicate with struggling students. And students can track their scores to stay motivated toward their goals. Together, you can accelerate progress.
  • YOUR COURSE. YOUR CONTENT. Only MindTap gives you complete control over your course. You have the flexibility to reorder textbook chapters, add your own notes, and embed a variety of content including OER. Personalize course content to your students’ needs. They can even read your notes, add their own, and highlight key text to aid their progress.
  • A DEDICATED TEAM, WHENEVER YOU NEED THEM. MindTap isn’t just a tool, it’s backed by a personalized team eager to support you. We help you set up your course and tailor it to your specific objectives, so you’ll be ready to make an impact from day one. And we’ll be standing by to help you and your students until the final day of the term.

Table of Contents

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The Learning Path includes the following Modules:
Introduction – 9 Modules
Computer Concepts – 12 Modules
Windows 10 – 10 Modules
Word – 10 Modules
Excel – 15 Modules (including appendices)
Access - 13 Modules (including appendices)
PowerPoint – 7 Modules (including appendices)
Exclusive Collection Modules – 10 Modules
Internet – 11 Modules (including appendices)
Integration – 6 Modules

Each module contains the following key resources:
•MindTap Reader: New Perspectives Series text content in eReader format with integrated study tools.
•SAM Training: In SAM trainings, students follow a natural progression of skill acquisition, where they receive an introduction, then observe, practice, and apply their skills in a simulated Office and computing environment.
•SAM Observe Videos: SAM videos from the training allow for quick reference and review of each skill.
•SAM Exams: Simulated like SAM trainings, the SAM exams task students with instructions for the skill being taught and leverage what they learned in the training to perform the higher-stakes assessment.
•SAM Projects: SAM projects provide students with the hands-on practice that is vital for their skill development. These projects are completed live in the Office application and students receive comprehensive feedback and remediation to improve their work.

In addition, the Collection includes:
•New Productivity Apps for School and Work. This module by Corinne Hoisington provides a visual introduction to Microsoft OneNote, Sway, Office Mix and Edge. This piece also includes fun, hands-on activities for active learning. Companion Sways provide videos and step-by-step instructions to help students learn to use each app.
•Student Success Guide. Describes tools and skills to bolster student success. That includes time management, planning, study skills and how to use OneNote in class or for personal use.

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Each MindTap product offers the full, mobile-ready textbook combined with superior and proven learning tools at one affordable price. Students who purchase digital access can add a print option at any time when a print option is available for their course.

This Cengage solution can be seamlessly integrated into most Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Brightspace by D2L, Canvas, Moodle, and more) but does require a different ISBN for access codes. Please work with your Cengage Learning Consultant to ensure the proper course set up and ordering information. For additional information, please visit the LMS Integration site.

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  • ISBN-10: 1337781584
  • ISBN-13: 9781337781589
  • RETAIL $129.95
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