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This text is designed for an introductory computer applications course taught in Grades 6 through 8. It is the perfect companion for navigation of computer basics, file management, the Internet, keyboarding, word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. Step-by-step guidance, with engaging activities. Units are divided into easy-to-manage chapters and projects will help students learn the features of Microsoft Office 2013 and 365.
List of contents
Unit I: DIGITAL COMMUNICATION TOOLS.
1. Computer Hardware/Software and Information Management (L1-6).
2. Connecting to the World’s Information (L7-10).
Unit II: KEYBOARDING.
3. Letter Keys (L11-30).
4. Number and Symbol Keys and Skill Building (L31-46).
Unit III: WORD PROCESSING, DESKTOP PUBLISHING, AND DOCUMENT FORMATTING.
5. Reports (L47-50).
6. E-Mails and Letters (L51-54).
Assessment I.
7. Tables (L55-58).
8. Desktop Publishing (L59-62).
Assessment II.
9. Templates (L63-65).
Unit IV: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS .
10. Presentations (L66-71).
Assessment III.
11. Worksheets (L72-77).
12. Database (L78-82).
Assessment IV.
Capstone (L83-85.
Reference Guide.
Glossary.
Index.
About the author
Dr. Jack P. Hoggatt is Department Chair for the Department of Business Communications at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He has taught courses in Business Writing, Advanced Business Communications, and the communication component of the university’s Master in Business Administration (MBA) program. Dr. Hoggatt has held offices in professional organizations and has been received the Outstanding Post-Secondary Business Educator Award in Wisconsin. He has served as an advisor to local and state business organizations.Dr. Jon A. Shank is a Professor of Education, Emeritus, from Robert Morris University in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. His contributions to the text include units on advanced correspondence, report formatting, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, business plans, communication skills, and emerging technologies.Dr. James R. Smith is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Counselor Education. He has held the positions of a secondary business and marketing teacher, North Carolina State Consultant for Business and Information Technology, and a local school system Career and Technical Education Administrator. Currently, he is the undergraduate and graduate program coordinator for the Business and Marketing Education teacher education program at NC State University.
Summary
Just getting started in the computer world? This introductory text, CENTURY 21™, JR. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS WITH KEYBOARDING, 3E is the perfect companion for navigation of computer basics, file management, the Internet, keyboarding, word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. CENTURY 21, JR. provides step-by-step guidance, with engaging activities. Units are divided into easy-to-manage chapters and projects will help students learn the features of Microsoft Office 2013 and 365.
