NP2011: Get Synched!
PREFACE
Synchronicity. It’s all about students and instructors tuning in to each other.
And technology makes it possible. In a world of networks, e-mail, webinars, and
social networking sites, technology can certainly strengthen the link between
instructors and students.
New Perspectives 2011 is the only computer concepts product with a fully
integrated and truly interactive teaching and learning environment. The printed
book, companion Web site, BookOnCD interactive digital textbook, and
WebTrack assessment help instructors and students work synchronously to
understand and apply technology in their personal and professional lives. It’s an
engaging, multi-layered technology platform that supports diverse teaching and
learning styles in today’s classrooms.
Getting “Synched” means that students and instructors can communicate
more often, more easily, and more effectively than before. They can exchange
information with a simple mouse click. They can sync up through NP2011’s live
syllabus and annotations, pre-assessments, QuickChecks, practice tests, Chirps,
and more. Instructors can monitor progress and check comprehension; students
can hone in on expectations and make sure they master objectives.
New for this edition. In NP2011, you’ll find information on cutting-edge
hardware technology such as NETBOOKS, SOLID STATE DISKS, and
OLED DISPLAYS
. There’s coverage of TWITTER,
ANDROID, BING, and
other new software. This edition has current statistics on SOFTWARE PIRACY
and the effect of computers on the
ENVIRONMENT, as well as a breakdown
of the latest technical jargon you need when shopping for computer gear. Make
sure you try our new
CHIRPS feature to send questions to your instructor.
NP2011 covers multiple operating system platforms. Whether you use a PC
running
WINDOWS 7, VISTA, OR XP or a Mac running MAC OS X, all
the TRY IT! instructions in the Orientation and at the beginning of every chapter
are designed to work on your computer. Mac users can even download the
MACPAC to convert the BookOnCD into Mac format.
Be sure to check out the
ORIENTATION with tips for ONLINE RESEARCH
and guidelines to help you
STAY SAFE ONLINE. Don’t forget about all the
NP2011 study and learning tools! The BOOKONCD digital textbook contains
videos, software tours, and lots of ways to discover if you’re ready for the next
test. You’ll find games, CourseCasts, and other review activities at the
NP2011
WEB SITE, as well as an extensive collection of INFOWEBLINKS.
INSTRUCTORS! New Perspectives
on Computer Concepts 2010 and
2011 are the successors to New
Perspectives on Computer Concepts,
11th Edition. As you can see, we’ve
changed the way we name this text.
We’ve moved away from identifying
editions by their number in favor of
naming editions by their copyright
year. This change has been made
to reflect the currency and timeli-
ness of the technology coverage
within the text. Rest assured, it’s the
same New Perspectives on Computer
Concepts that you’ve grown to love!