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Technology in Action Yujun Guo Aug. 30 2005
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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
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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)
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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)
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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
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Textbook Text Bits and Bytes Trends in IT Dig Deeper Technology in Focus Latest trends in information technology http://www.prenhall.com/techinaction
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Multimedia materials SoundBytes HELPDESK simulation TechTV video clips
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In the Class Lecture Summary of the chapter Key terms/organizing Buzz words Team Time/Discussion Lab
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