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You're not a dummy but maybe you don't know that much about computers. This book is essential reading for a computer novice. It is presented in an easy incremental manner, there are lots of Windows tips for a beginner and intermediate computer user alike, and it is chock full of illustrations. Another virtue of this book is that it is intended to teach a person to use a computer that knows absolutely nothing about one. The average intermediate user will learn some things if they read the book as well. Therefore, it will appeal to a very wide audience from ages 9 to 90. ... Read more

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The CLAIT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology) scheme offered by the RSA Examinations Board gives students a practical, flexible and up-to-date introduction to the use of computers in business and industry. This edition has been totally revised, and this "Student's Book" and the accompanying "Tutor's Resource Pack" have been written specifically for the new syllabus. This book contains chapters on each of the 14 applications in the new CLAIT scheme. ... Read more

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Combining the power of SAM 2003 and SAM Computer Concepts, SAM Computer Literacy is a powerful and easy-to-use assessment and training software that simulates Microsoft Office 2003 applications, and computer concepts, such as input/output/peripheral devices, audio and video, hardware and software, computer privacy, virus protection, and much more, allowing you to practice and demonstrate your knowledge in a hands-on environment. ... Read more

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Explains how various programs can be used to create graphics with the Commodore 64 computer. ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Informatics in Secondary Schools - Evolution and Perspectives, ISSEP 2005, held in Klagenfurt, Austria in March/April 2005.

The 21 revised full papers presented together with an introduction were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in the book. A broad variety of topics related to teaching informatics in secondary schools is addressed ranging from national experience reports to paedagogical and methodological issues.

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Introduces the language of BASIC and how to use it in programming a microcomputer. Includes programming projects. ... Read more

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This book details a funded study of the mental models of six United States and four Australian teacher-librarians. It analyzes and compares their espoused (before), in-action (during), and reflective (after) models while they were teaching two students_in one-on-one sessions_how to use a computer information database resource. ... Read more

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This book was designed to bring the language and ideas of computers to those unfamiliar with this important part of today's world.It is not a "how to" book, or a study guide.It is meant to be read and enjoyed, to provide an overview of the industry, to allow everyone to understand what people are talking about when the subject of computers invades the news, fiction, diner time discussions, TV, radio talk shows, and magazines.Even those who use computers will find helpful information, presented in an easy to follow style, complete with cartoons. ... Read more