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Overview
Introduce students to important new features in the latest version of Microsoft® Office and equip them with skills to further their academic, professional and personal lives with TECHNOLOGY FOR SUCCESS AND SHELLY CASHMAN SERIES MICROSOFT® OFFICE 365® & OFFICE 2019. Part of the acclaimed Shelly Cashman Series that has introduced computer skills to millions of students, this edition's enhanced presentation appeals to a variety of learning styles. This edition makes computer concepts relevant and manageable by addressing the “what, why and how” as the award-winning authors emphasize a deep understanding and real-life applications. Updated activities, case scenarios and learning features engage readers, improve retention and prepare students for success with Microsoft® Office 2019. MindTap online resources and the latest version of SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) further ensure mastery.
- UPDATED END-OF-MODULE CONTENT REINFORCES KEY SKILLS IN MICROSOFT OFFICE 2019. All practice activities in this edition, including Apply Your Knowledge, Extend Your Knowledge, Expand Your Knowledge and In the Lab, are now revised and updated to reflect the latest MS Office enhancements. Students gain the critical practice they need to strengthen their MS Office 2019 skills.
- UPDATED ONLINE SAM RESOURCES REINFORCE THE LATEST OFFICE 2019 FEATURES. This edition's SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) provides new training, updated exams and expanded online projects with more opportunities to practice the latest updates in MS Office 2019. SAM now offers Textbook Projects for introductory, intermediate and advanced modules with icons in the printed book that indicate when to work with these projects. SAM also provides additional end-of-module projects, which are auto-graded versions of the case problems found at the end of each module in the printed book.
- NEW CRITICAL-THINKING CHALLENGES ENGAGE STUDENTS AND REFINE DECISION MAKING SKILLS. In captivating, realistic scenarios where they serve as decision makers, students learn to navigate real challenges they are likely to encounter when using technology in their person, academic or professional lives.
- THIS EDITION INTEGRATES NEW RSS FEEDS TO ENSURE STUDENTS REVIEW THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS. New RSS feeds provide the latest technology news to connect the content of your course to daily life Students clearly see the impact of today's technology on their personal lives, the economy and society.
- STRONGER EMPHASIS ON EMPLOYABILITY HIGHLIGHTS NEW CASE SCENARIOS DEMONSTRATING MS OFFICE SKILLS IN THE WORKPLACE. This new edition clearly demonstrates the relevance and importance of MS Office skills for those in today's workforce. The book demonstrates how these skills enhance professionalism and can open additional career opportunities. All-new case scenarios reflect the most prominent industries hiring professionals with Microsoft Office-specific, application-based skills.
- MINDTAP DIGITAL LEARNING SOLUTION PROPELS STUDENTS FROM MEMORIZATION TO MASTERY. You have the flexibility to control and re-orient learning as MindTap's engaging content challenges students with detailed readings and SAM training, exams and projects. MindTap powers your students to move from mere memorization to mastery, while giving you the option to customize material.
- PROVEN LEARNING APPROACH ENCOURAGES PERSONALIZATION AND APPLICATION. This edition's unique approach asks students to incorporate personal detail into their solutions for every module project and assignment. This ensures that each student’s solution will be distinctive. This approach further emphasizes the relevance of the material students are learning.
- UNIQUE EMPHASIS HIGHLIGHTS THE RATIONALE BEHIND EACH MS OFFICE PROCESS. Your students' learning extends well beyond simply following the instructions to accomplish each task. Students carefully examine the context for their projects, which guides them in learning the “why” behind each step in the process.
- HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES EMPHASIZE CRITICAL-THINKING SKILLS. The authors provide numerous opportunities for students to refine important critical-thinking skills throughout this edition. “Consider This” sections, thought-provoking questions and problem-solving activities challenge student thinking. In addition, end-of-module activities engage students in critical-thinking and problem-solving skills as they learn to create their own solutions.
- CALLOUTS HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT PARTS OF EVERY SCREENSHOT TO ENSURE UNDERSTANDING. Explanatory callouts summarize what is happening on each screen image throughout this edition, while navigational callouts show students where to click when working in MS Office 2019. These additional explanations ensure students focus on the most critical aspects of the screen.
- COVERAGE OF THE LATEST AND MOST IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS ENSURES RELEVANCY. This edition includes extremely relevant content with expanded coverage of security, cloud computing and digital privacy.
- BRIEF, MANAGEABLE LESSONS INVITE STUDENTS TO LEARN AND SUCCEED. This unique “Learn a little, do a little” design and approach to learning divides concepts into smaller segments of reading. This reading is supported by online activities that encourage hands-on, interactive learning.
- EMPHASIS ON REAL-WORLD APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS THE RELEVANCE OF WHAT STUDENTS ARE LEARNING. The authors skillfully thread a real-world approach throughout this edition's narrative, the videos and hands-on training activities. All content addresses the “what, why, and how” behind today's technology.
Concepts 2: The Web.
Concepts 3: Computer Hardware.
Concepts 4: Operating Systems and File Management.
Concepts 5: Software and Apps.
Concepts 6: Security and Safety.
Word 1: Creating and Modifying a Flyer.
Word 2: Creating a Research Paper.
Word 3: Creating a Business Letter.
PPT 1: Creating and Editing Presentations with Pictures.
PPT 2: Enhancing Presentations with Shapes and SmartArt.
PPT 3: Inserting WordArt, Charts, and Tables.
Excel 1: Creating a Worksheet and a Chart.
Excel 2: Formulas, Functions, and Formatting.
Excel 3: Working with Large Worksheets, Charting, and What-If Analysis.
Access 1: Databases and Database Objects: An Intro.
Access 2: Querying a Database.
Access 3: Maintaining a Database.
Index.
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 STUDENTS
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ISBN: 9780357026229
MindTap for Cable/Freund/Monk/Sebok/Starks/Vermaat's The Shelly Cashman Series Collection, 1st Edition, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery and gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. With access to content through the advanced level, your course has the ability to flex to the changing needs of the Intro Computing course. From simulation based learning and testing to expanded, in-application auto-graded projects through the advanced level, no objective is left untouched.