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New Perspectives Computer Concepts Introductory 21st Edition, 21st Edition

June Jamrich Parsons

  • Copyright 2023
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New Perspectives Computer Concepts Introductory 21st Edition 21st Edition by June Jamrich Parsons
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Cengage's NEW PERSPECTIVES COMPUTER CONCEPTS INTRODUCTORY 21st Edition equips students with a solid understanding of today's digital world. Leading technology author June Parsons combines the latest updates on emerging technology with engaging learning features, informative visuals and hands-on activities proven to increase learning effectiveness. An insightful overview highlights the evolution of digital technology, including virtual assistants, the Internet of Things and social networking. Extensive coverage of social media and online security examines concepts behind current trends. Throughout, students explore the underlying principles supporting current digital devices with a focus on connectivity. In addition, a fully updated programming module helps students with no prior coding experience learn programming with immediate success using Python™.

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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.

What's New

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  • UPDATED SCREEN IMAGES REFLECT TODAY'S OPERATING SYSTEMS, APPLICATIONS and BROWSERS. New visuals incorporate the latest features of Microsoft® Windows 11, Office 365, macOS 12, Android, iOS, Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari.
  • MODULE 3 EXPANDS INTERNET ACCESS COVERAGE. New information reflects current access technologies, including low Earth orbit satellite systems, current mobile access and 5G.
  • MODULE 4 COMPARES THE DEEP WEB AND THE DARK WEB. Updated coverage explains what they are and how they differ.
  • NEW BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY COVERAGE: Module 10 includes all-new discussions of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.
  • LINKEDIN TIPS: Module 8's updated "Perfect Your Profile" lab gives students detailed guidance for creating an effective LinkedIn profile.
  • ALL-NEW PANDEMIC AND TECHNOLOGY CONTENT: Thoroughly updated, modules include new coverage of videoconferencing trends, the pandemic's impact on jobs in the tech sector, how the work-at-home and remote learning are aided by technology and more.

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  • QUICKQUIZZES TARGET KEY CONCEPTS. Found at the end of each section, QuickQuizzes help students recognize and recall the book's most important concepts.
  • END-OF-MODULE READINGS HIGHLIGHT CURRENT SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN THE TECH INDUSTRY. Providing students with real-world insight, Issues and Computer in Context provide material for thought-provoking classroom discussions.
  • PROVEN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES REINFORCE CONCEPTS WITH MEANINGFUL PRACTICE. Interactive Summary Questions, Interactive Situation Questions and Lab Projects enable students to practice the specific skills covered in each module.
  • STUDENTS PRACTICE INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS USING ONLINE TOOLS. A section in each module guides students as they sharpen their skills in searching, selecting, organizing, evaluating and citing source material.
  • TRY IT! PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON™ OFFERS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE. This unique module provides a practical, firsthand introduction to programming. By following step-by-step instructions, students quickly learn to program successfully.
  • END-OF-MODULE READINGS HIGHLIGHT CURRENT SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN THE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY TODAY. Issues and Computer in Context provide material for thought-provoking classroom discussions. Accompanying Try It! and What Do You Think? activities encour
  • PROVEN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES REINFORCE CONCEPTS WITH MEANINGFUL PRACTICE. Interactive Summary Questions, Interactive Situation Questions, and Lab Projects enable students to practice the specific skills covered in each module with practical, hands-on applic
  • STUDENTS PRACTICE INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS USING ONLINE TOOLS. A section in each module guides students in refining their skills in searching, selecting, organizing, evaluating, and citing source material. You can add Search Expert to your course to fu
  • MODULES OFFER FLIPPED CLASSROOM PROJECTS. To engage today's students, many instructors like you have now turned to active learning based on collaborative research and problem solving. Each module includes a set of flipped classroom activities that encompa
  • TRY IT! PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON™ OFFERS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE TO USERS. This unique module provides a hands-on introduction to programming. By following step-by-step instructions, your student learn to program successfully and immediately -- even if they ha

Table of Contents

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Module 1: Digital Content

Module 2: Digital Devices

Module 3: Networks

Module 4: The Web

Module 5: Social Media

Module 6: Software

Module 7: Digital Security

Module PY: Coding With Python

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