Created by, Ronald Mummaw, AVC

FLUENCY WITH INFORMATION TECNOLOGYSkills, Concepts, and

Capabilities

Created by, Ronald Mummaw, AVC

Becoming Skilled At Information Technology

PART 1

Created by, Ronald Mummaw, AVC

Fluency with Information Technology

Fourth Edition

by Lawrence Snyder

Chapter 1:Becoming Skilled at Information

Technology

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WHY KNOW JUST THE RIGHT WORD IN IT

• le mot juste

• 2 reasons• Learn the right words we learn the ideas

and concepts• icing

• communication

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WHERE’S THE START BUTTON?

> Two Basic Organizations: Monolithic or Component• iMac PC

> The Monitor• bit mapped - pixels• CRT• LCD

> Colors: RGB

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WHERE IS THE COMPUTER?

> Motherboard

> Microprocessor

> Memory

> Hard Disk

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HOW SOFT IS SOFTWARE?

> Software

> Algorithms and Programs

> Execute

> Boot

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Software> 1-2-3 Vegetable Chili

A delicious, satisfying recipe that the whole family will enjoy. Prep Time: approx. 10 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 15 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 25 Minutes. Makes 8 servings.

1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained1 (16 ounce) jar TACO BELL HOME ORIGINALS Thick 'N Chunky Salsa1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained1 (10 ounce) package frozen whole kernel corn1 cup halved zucchini slices1 teaspoon chili powder1 (8 ounce) package KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese

Directions1 Mix tomatoes, salsa, beans, corn, zucchini and chili powder in saucepan. Bring to boil on medium-high heat.2 Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes.3 Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese onto bottom of each serving bowl; top with chili. Sprinkle each

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THE WORDS FOR IDEAS

> “Abstract”

> “Generalize”

> “Operationally Attuned”

> “Mnemonic”—1800COLLECT

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ANALYTICAL THINKING

> Mile Runs

> Comparing to 20-year-olds

> Factor of Improvement

> Super Computers

> Benefits of Analytical Thinking

> The Story Behind WYSIWYG