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MindTap for Parsons' New Perspectives Concepts Comprehensive, 2 terms Instant Access, 21st Edition

June Jamrich Parsons

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MindTap for Parsons' New Perspectives Concepts Comprehensive, 2 terms Instant Access 21st Edition by June Jamrich Parsons
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MindTap for Parsons' New Perspectives Concepts Comprehensive, 19th Edition, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course -- to 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\nMindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics and add your own material or notes in the eBook.

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June Jamrich Parsons

June Jamrich Parsons is an educator, digital book pioneer, co-author of Texty and McGuffey award-winning textbooks and a TAA fellow. She co-developed the first commercially successful multimedia, interactive digital textbook that established the standard for platforms now being developed by numerous educational publishers. In addition to authoring textbooks for Course Technology and Cengage, Dr. Parsons' career includes extensive classroom teaching and product design for eCourseware. She also served as a creative strategist for MediaTechnics Corp. and director of content for Veative Virtual Reality Labs. A member of the Association for Computing Machinery, she holds a Ph.D. in instructional technology and Certified Computing Professional certification.

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  • ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE. Cut down on prep with preloaded, organized course materials in MindTap. 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.
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Table of Contents

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INTRODUCTION: THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION.
1. DIGITAL CONTENT.
Digital Basics. Digital Sound. Bitmap Graphics. Vector Graphics. Digital Video. Lab: The Digital World with Eyes Shut.
2. DIGITAL DEVICES.
Device Basics. Device Options. Processors and Memory. Storage. Input and Output. Lab: What's Going on in There?
3. NETWORKS.
Network Basics. The Internet. Internet Access. Local Area Networks. File Sharing. Lab: Hack Your Net.
4. THE WEB.
Web Basics. Browsers. HTML. HTTP. 270. Search Engines. Lab: Design Your Home Page.
5. SOCIAL MEDIA.
Social Networking. Content Communities. Blogs and More. Online Communication. Social Media Values. Lab: Social Network Analysis.
6. SOFTWARE.
Software Basics. Operating Systems. Apps and Applications. Productivity Software. File Management Utilities. Lab: Organize Your Files Today!
7. DIGITAL SECURITY.
Basic Security. Malware. Online Intrusions. Interception. Social Engineering. Lab: Chrome Lockdown.
8. THE ICT INDUSTRY.
ICT Industry Basics. The Computer Industry. The Telecom Industry. Tech Careers. ICT Laws and Ethics. Lab: Perfect Your Profile.
9. INFORMATION SYSTEMS.
Information System Basics. Enterprise Applications. Systems Analysis. Design and Implementation. System Security. Lab: Decisions. Decisions. Decisions.
10. DATABASES.
Database Basics. Database Tools. Database Design. SQL. Big Data. Lab: SQL.
11. PROGRAMMING.
Program Development. Programming Tools. Procedural Programming. Object-Oriented Programs. Declarative Programming. Lab: Tunnels and Dragons.
E. TRY IT! PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON™.
Hello World Python™ Style. Wacky Word Game. Build Your Own Calculator. Ask the Computer. Race Game.
Glossary.
Index.
Answers.

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MindTap for Parsons' New Perspectives Concepts Comprehensive, 1 term Instant Access

ISBN: 9780357674697
MindTap for Parsons' New Perspectives Concepts Comprehensive, 19th Edition, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course -- to 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\nCUSTOMIZE THIS CONTENT SO YOUR MT DESCRIPTION IS NOT EXACTLY THE SAME AS ALL OTHERS -- Paragraph 2 below: Discipline teams NEED TO weave in content for their specific title. The goal is to adhere to benefits and learning solutions framework but reveal HOW your title addresses this.\n\nMindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics and add your own material or notes in the ebook.