INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Principles of Information TechnologyTexas Student Edition (Print) with Digital eText ©2017, Weixel

Prepares students to develop computer literacy skills and meets the key national standards for IC3 Digital Literacy certificationWith Principles of Information Technology students build a concrete understanding of how computers work and how various types of computing devices and accessories are used in school, work, and at home. Basic software skills are taught through a project-based approach that promotes critical thinking and problem solving. Help students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the information technology environment.

Teaches essential computer technology, employability, and 21st Century skills• How computers work (hardware, software, storage & operating systems).

• Application basics (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, multimedia).

• Communications and networks (including smartphones, email and messaging systems, and essential skills for finding information on the Internet).

• 21st Century Skills and Career Skills chapters.

• Connections features help students explore how technology can be used in other areas, including the arts, science, social studies, language arts, and mathematics.

• Career Corner features help students explore technology-related careers.

Real-world connections with hands-on applications• Technology@Home, Technology@School, and Technology@Work include relevant

information on how students can use the technology they are learning about.

• Did You Know features engage today’s readers with interesting facts about technology.

• Real-World Tech features introduce a technology concept relating to the current topic.

• Spotlight On… features highlight a company or person who has made a difference in the technology that we use today.

Program Resources• Student Edition (print)

• Student Edition eText and Digital Student Resources. The Digital Student Resources include Data Files, Data Record Sheets, IC3 GS5 review chapters, and Student Workbook (PDF).

• Student Workbook (print)

• Teacher’s Edition (print)

• Teacher’s Edition eText and Digital Teacher Resources. Digital Teacher Resources include:

— PowerPoints

— Test Bank with TestGen®

— Data Files

— Data Record Sheets

— IC3 GS5 review chapters

— Solution Files, Sample Solution Files, and Grading Rubrics

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• Hands-on Application Activities give students the opportunity to use the operating system, create documents, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, Web pages, and e-mail messages.

• Online Content, including data files and data record sheets to be used in some of the application activities and the IC3 GS5 review chapters are available for use with the text.

Streamline course set-up, class prep, and instruction with a Digital eText. • 24/7 access to Digital eTexts of the Teacher and Student

editions, as well as accompanying Test Bank and PowerPoint files.

• One-click navigation to TEKS aligned content. Use theDigital eText, Student and Teacher Editions, to quickly jump from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards (TEKS) directly to the content in the eText

that fulfills that standard.

• Compatible with Thin Common Cartridge to facilitate single sign-on integration and rostering.

The Teacher’s Wraparound Edition ensures seamless instruction • Customized instruction for more advanced, less advanced,

special needs, at-risk, and ESOL students.

• Planning, Lecture, and Assessment Support, including Discussion Topics; Teaching Tips; Questions for Discussion; sample answers to Technology@ home, school, and work, and Real World Tech features; Integrate Content Areas activities; Assessment Activities, and Activity Support, including pointers and troubleshooting tips for hands-on activities.

• Online resources, including IC3 Review Chapters 37, 38, and 39; Solution Files, Sample Solution Files, and Grading Rubrics; Student Workbook Answer Keys; Test Banks; Procedure Reference; Crossword Puzzles and Word Searches with Answer Keys; Cross-Curricular Projects; TEKS Correlations; Sample as You Read Charts.

Table of ContentsPART 1: Computing FundamentalsUnit 1: Exploring Computers1. Computer Basics2. Understanding ComputersUnit 2: Exploring Input and Output3. Input/Output Basics4. Understanding Specialized Input/OutputUnit 3: Analyzing Storage5. Storage Basics6. Understanding How Data Storage Works7. System Software Basics8. Understanding System SoftwareOperating System Activities

PART 2: ApplicationsUnit 1: Analyzing Applications9. Application Basics10. Understanding ApplicationsUnit 2: Word Processing11. Word-Processing Basics12. Using a Word-Processing ApplicationWord-Processing ActivitiesUnit 3: Spreadsheets13. Spreadsheet Basics14. Understanding SpreadsheetsSpreadsheet ActivitiesUnit 4: Databases15. Database Basics16. Understanding DatabasesDatabase ActivitiesUnit 5: Graphics17. Graphics Basics18. Understanding GraphicsGraphics ActivitiesUnit 6: Presentation Programs19. Presentation Basics20. Enhancing PresentationsPresentation ActivitiesUnit 7: Multimedia21. Multimedia Basics22. Understanding MultimediaMultimedia Activities

PART 3: Communications and NetworksUnit 1: Communications23. Communications Basics24. Understanding CommunicationsUnit 2: Networks25. Networking Basics26. Using NetworksUnit 3: The Internet27. Internet Basics28. Using the InternetUnit 4: The World Wide Web29. World Wide Web Basics30. Using the WebWeb ActivitiesUnit 5: E-Mail and other Messaging Systems31. Personal Communications Basics32. Understanding Personal CommunicationsE-mail ActivitiesUnit 6: Online Safety33. Issues for Computer Users34. Using Computers ResponsiblyUnit 7: Employability Skills35. 21st Century Skills36. Career SkillsAppendix A: Microsoft Office 2013 Key Activity Procedures Appendix B: Keyboarding Essentials and Activities Appendix C: Web Page Development and Computer Programming