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MindTap MIS, 1 term (6 months) Instant Access for Stair/Reynolds’ Principles of Information Systems, 13th Edition

Ralph Stair, George Reynolds

  • Copyright 2018
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MindTap MIS, 1 term (6 months) Instant Access for Stair/Reynolds’ Principles of Information Systems 13th Edition by Ralph Stair/George Reynolds
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Overview

MindTap MIS for Stair/Reynolds\u2019 Principles of Information Systems, 13th Edition is the digital learning solution that helps instructors engage and transform today's students into critical thinkers. Through paths of dynamic assignments and applications that you can personalize, real-time course analytics, and an accessible reader, MindTap helps \nyou turn cookie-cutter into cutting-edge, apathy into engagement, and memorizers into higher-level thinkers. \n\nAs an instructor using MindTap, you have at your fingertips the right content and unique set of tools curated specifically for your course, all in an interface designed to improve workflow and save time when planning lessons and course structure. The control to build and personalize your course is all yours, focusing on the most relevant material while also lowering costs for your students. Stay connected and informed in your course through real-time student tracking that provides the opportunity to adjust the course as needed based on analytics of interactivity in the course.\n\nMindTap MIS for Stair/Reynolds, Principles of Information Systems, 13th Edition is an online learning solution designed to help students master the skills they need in today\u2019s workforce. Research shows employers need critical thinkers, troubleshooters and creative problem-solvers to stay relevant in our fast paced technology-driven world. MindTap helps you achieve this with assignments and activities that are tied to learning objectives and provide real-life relevance.

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Meet the Authors

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Ralph Stair

Ralph Stair has taught information systems at many universities throughout his academic career, including Florida State University, the University of New Orleans, the University of Washington and the University of Oregon. He earned a B.S. in chemical engineering from Purdue University, an M.B.A. from Tulane University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. A well-respected author, esteemed researcher and leading educator, he has published numerous articles and popular textbooks, including Succeeding with Technology, Programming in Basic, and more.

George Reynolds

George Reynolds taught information systems at the University of Cincinnati, Xavier University (Ohio), Miami University (Ohio), the College of Mount St. Joseph, and Strayer University. Professor Reynolds authored more than two dozen popular textbooks addressing various aspects of today’s information technology and business.

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  • MindTap helps streamline your workflow with carefully curated content and a unique set of tools saving you valuable time in your course preparations. In addition, automatically grades assignments and quizzes while also providing students with instant feedback on their work.
  • Provide students with organizational and study tools designed to better manage their limited time, allowing them to complete assignments whenever and wherever they are ready to learn.
  • Save students money in their course materials with a single destination that reflects exactly what’s important to you, the instructor.
  • Track students in real time with the Progress app adjust the course as needed based analytics of interactivity in the course.
  • With the MindTap Mobile App, you can keep your students informed of assignments, course due dates, or any changes to your course while also arming them with on-the-go study tools like flashcards and quizzing.
  • Build and personalize your course by integrating your own content into the MindTap Reader using your own documents or pull from sources like RSS feeds, YouTube videos, websites, Google Docs and more. Control what content students see and when they see it with a learning path that can be used as-is or matched to your syllabus exactly.
  • Empower students with the information to know where they stand at all times--both individually and compared to the highest performers in class within the student view of the Progress App.
  • Engage students with course material specially customized for them by you streamlined in one proven, easy-to-use interface.
  • StudyHub is one-stop-studying tool that allows you to deliver important information and empowers your students to personalize their experience. Share content from the MindTap Reader and create notes and study guides to help students focus and succeed.
  • The Message Center app helps you to quickly and easily contact students directly from the MindTap platform. Any message posted in the Message Center is communicated directly to each student enrolled in the course via the communication medium designated by the student.

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LEARNING PATH

Welcome to Your Course. This brief text provides a brief overview of the MindTap course.

Getting Started with MindTap Video. Students can watch this video to get an overview of how to use MindTap.

Pre-Course Assessment. This brief quiz will gauge student knowledge prior to the start of the course.

Unit Learning Objectives. These Learning Objectives are linked to the key points of the unit to keep students focused on the important takeaways.

eBook for Principles of Information Systems, 13th Edition. The acclaimed MindTap Reader boasts a multimedia rich experience with embedded videos, tagged note-taking, highlighting, and bookmarking for easy study guide creation.

RSS Feed Activities put students in touch with current trends in information systems

Animations throughout the learning path illustrate and illuminate especially challenging topics.

The Study folder provides crosswords, PowerPoint slides, and flashcards, all with the goal of providing comprehensive review opportunities for students.

SAM Study Center provides students with highly visual study tools designed specifically for review and test prep of key computer concepts.

The Apply section contains Think Critically Questions, Discussion Questions, Problem-Solving Exercises, Team Activities, Case Studies and more opportunities to apply understanding to a wide-range of IS-related topics for each unit.

Unit Quiz. Students will know with certainty their level of competency for every unit which will improve course outcomes.

Post-Course Assessment. This short quiz provides a snapshot of a student’s content knowledge after completing the full course.

Adaptive Test Prep. This application allows students to take sample tests designed to help students prepare for the exam.

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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: 130597185X
  • ISBN-13: 9781305971851
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  • ISBN-13: 9781305971875
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Cengage provides a range of supplements that are updated in coordination with the main title selection. For more information about these supplements, contact your Learning Consultant.

FOR INSTRUCTORS

MindTap MIS, 2 terms (12 months) Instant Access for Stair/Reynolds’ Principles of Information Systems

ISBN: 9781305971875
MindTap MIS for Stair/Reynolds\u2019 Principles of Information Systems, 13th Edition is the digital learning solution that helps instructors engage and transform today's students into critical thinkers. Through paths of dynamic assignments and applications that you can personalize, real-time course analytics, and an accessible reader, MindTap helps \nyou turn cookie-cutter into cutting-edge, apathy into engagement, and memorizers into higher-level thinkers. \n\nAs an instructor using MindTap, you have at your fingertips the right content and unique set of tools curated specifically for your course, all in an interface designed to improve workflow and save time when planning lessons and course structure. The control to build and personalize your course is all yours, focusing on the most relevant material while also lowering costs for your students. Stay connected and informed in your course through real-time student tracking that provides the opportunity to adjust the course as needed based on analytics of interactivity in the course.\n\nMindTap MIS for Stair/Reynolds, Principles of Information Systems, 13th Edition is an online learning solution designed to help students master the skills they need in today\u2019s workforce. Research shows employers need critical thinkers, troubleshooters and creative problem-solvers to stay relevant in our fast paced technology-driven world. MindTap helps you achieve this with assignments and activities that are tied to learning objectives and provide real-life relevance.

FOR STUDENTS

MindTap MIS, 2 terms (12 months) Instant Access for Stair/Reynolds’ Principles of Information Systems

ISBN: 9781305971875
MindTap MIS for Stair/Reynolds\u2019 Principles of Information Systems, 13th Edition is the digital learning solution that helps instructors engage and transform today's students into critical thinkers. Through paths of dynamic assignments and applications that you can personalize, real-time course analytics, and an accessible reader, MindTap helps \nyou turn cookie-cutter into cutting-edge, apathy into engagement, and memorizers into higher-level thinkers. \n\nAs an instructor using MindTap, you have at your fingertips the right content and unique set of tools curated specifically for your course, all in an interface designed to improve workflow and save time when planning lessons and course structure. The control to build and personalize your course is all yours, focusing on the most relevant material while also lowering costs for your students. Stay connected and informed in your course through real-time student tracking that provides the opportunity to adjust the course as needed based on analytics of interactivity in the course.\n\nMindTap MIS for Stair/Reynolds, Principles of Information Systems, 13th Edition is an online learning solution designed to help students master the skills they need in today\u2019s workforce. Research shows employers need critical thinkers, troubleshooters and creative problem-solvers to stay relevant in our fast paced technology-driven world. MindTap helps you achieve this with assignments and activities that are tied to learning objectives and provide real-life relevance.