Technology in Action Yujun Guo Aug
Introduction Computer in everyday life Better use of computer What computer can do for you What skills may be applied Better understanding of computer How computer works
Overview of the content Why it’s important to become computer fluent, and how computers impact our society (Ch.1) Components of the computer (Ch.2) Input/Output devices Connecting to the internet (Ch.3) Exploring software (Ch. 4)
Overview (cont.) Operating system (Ch. 5) Personalize the computer Evaluating and upgrading the PC (Ch. 6) Exploring home network (Ch. 7) Network security Mobile computing (Ch. 8)
Overview (cont.) Behind the scenes (Ch. 9-13) Go beyond the basics How elements of the system units work Programming Data mining Network security Internet
Textbook Text Bits and Bytes Trends in IT Dig Deeper Technology in Focus Latest trends in information technology
Multimedia materials SoundBytes HELPDESK simulation TechTV video clips
In the Class Lecture Summary of the chapter Key terms/organizing Buzz words Team Time/Discussion Lab