Computer Literacy for IC3 Unit 3 Living Online
by Preston, John; Preston, Sally; Ferrett, RobertEdition: 2nd
Format: Spiral Bound
Pub. Date: 2012-12-11
Publisher(s): Pearson
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Summary
Written to provide all readers with an opportunity to learn and demonstrate computer and Internet literacy. Computer Literary for IC3was written to align with a certification called "Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3)". This certification is for users who want to demonstrate critical computer and Internet skills valued in today's academic and professional environments. The Computer Literacy for IC3 text is written to meet the certification standards and provide readers with a broad understanding of the key components of computer literacy in order to prepare for the exam. This certification has 3 units: Unit 1: Computing Fundamentals (computer concepts) Unit 2: Using Productivity Software Unit 3: Living Online (the Internet) Each of these units is available as a separate Computer Literacy for IC3 text. This text contains: Unit 1: Computing Fundamentalsand covers basic computer concepts including computer hardware, computer software, and using an operating system. The second edition of Computer Literacy for IC3has been revised to keep up with the IC3 program's evolution, which reflects the recent changes in computers and technology. Instead of publishing one large, comprehensive text, the three units are now available as separate, smaller texts.
Table of Contents
CH 1 Understanding the Internet
List of Student Files
Lesson 1 Creating Faster, More Reliable Communications
Lesson 2 Networks Of Computers
Lesson 3 Birth of the World Wide Web
Lesson 4 Connecting to the Internet
Lesson 5 Financing and Controlling the Internet
Lesson 6 Security and Ethics
Summary
Key Terms
Checking Concepts and Terms
Skill Drill
Explore and Share
In Your Life
Related Skills
Discover
CH 2 Searching for Information
List of Student Files
Lesson 1 Using a Web Browser
Lesson 2 Searching for Information
Lesson 3 Managing Information from a Website
Lesson 4 Creating and Hosting Web Pages
Lesson 5 Security, Privacy, and Ethics
Summary
Key Terms
Checking Concepts and Terms
Skill Drill
Explore and Share
In Your Life
Related Skills
Discover
CH 3 Buying, Selling, and Banking Online
List of Student Files
Lesson 1 Online Banking and Making Payments
Lesson 2 Buying from Businesses Online
Lesson 3 Businesses Buying from Businesses Online
Lesson 4 Consumers Buying and Selling to Consumers
Lesson 5 Security, Privacy, and Ethics
Summary
Key Terms
Checking Concepts and Terms
Skill Drill
Explore and Share
In Your Life
Related Skills
Discover
CH 4 Communicating Online
List of Student Files
Lesson 1 Electronic Mail
Lesson 2 Asynchronous Communications
Lesson 3 Synchronous Communications
Lesson 4 Uses of Online Communications
Lesson 5 Security, Privacy, and Ethics
Summary
Key Terms
Checking Concepts and Terms
Skill Drill
Explore and Share
In Your Life
Related Skills
Discover
CH 5 Working Online
List of Student Files
Lesson 1 Using Electronic Mail at Work
Lesson 2 Asynchronous Communications at Work
Lesson 3 Synchronous Communications
Lesson 4 Using Computers Online at Work
Lesson 5 Security, Privacy, Safety, and Health
Summary
Key Terms
Checking Concepts and Terms
Skill Drill
Explore and Share
In Your Life
Related Skills
Discover
CH 6 The Future of Living Online
List of Student Files
Lesson 1 Becoming More Digital
Lesson 2 Becoming More Mobile
Lesson 3 Convergence of Computing and Mobile Communication Technologies
Lesson 4 Prudent and Responsible Practices
Summary
Key Terms
Checking Concepts and Terms
Skill Drill
Explore and Share
In Your Life
Related Skills
Discover
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