Kategoria BISAC: Computers >> Computer Literacy

Technogenarians investigates the older person's experiences of health, illness, science, and technology. It presents a greater theoretical and empirical understanding of the biomedical aspects of aging bodies, minds, and emotions, and the rise of gerontechnology industries and professions--.

• A unique scholarly investigation into elders as technology users
• Emphasizes the need to put aging, science, and technology in the center of analyses of health and illness
• Explores the rise of gerontechnology industries and professions-

• Offers a critical study...

Educators use the Moodle web application to create effective online learning sites. Creating such learning environments that suit Design and Technology subjects requires understanding and implementation of both basic and advanced Moodle features. This book takes a detailed look at Moodle features with examples of how to fully support the Design and Technology curricula using Moodle. It will guide you to incorporate specific modules and blocks to enhance learning as well as allow detailed tracking of performance by using formative and summative assessment tools with ease. We start with setting...

This volume features a selection of papers presented at the 5th China - Europe International Symposium on Software Industry-oriented Education (CEISIE 2009). Special emphasis is given to enterprise applications in industry, integration and interoperability of enterprise applications and software, as well as enterprise application-oriented training and education.

'Information Technology and Society' weaves together the concepts and conditions of IT. The author pulls together important, often complex, issues in the relationships among information, information technologies, and societal constructs.

Imagine if you could sit with a book for three hours and learn hassle-free ways to unleash your personal productivity. These 99 Windows(R) 7 and Office 2010 tips will save you precious minutes every day, leading to a new efficient you This book will teach you ready to use tips that you can apply in your day-to-day work and be efficient from the first few tips. Not only could you save several minutes a day (depending on your PC time ), but you will also be envy of your coworkers, and will soon be the go-to person for master tips in the office and among your friends. You will be able to...

Improving Computer Science Education examines suitable theoretical frameworks for conceptualizing teaching and learning computer science. This highly useful book provides numerous examples of practical, "real world" applications of major computer science information topics, such as:

- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- Programming

Each chapter concludes with a section that summarzies recommendations for teacher professional development. Traditionally, computer science education has been skills-focused and disconnected from the reality students face after they leave...

Over the last few decades, the constant developments in the IT field have expanded into nearly every discipline and aspect of life. Interdisciplinary Advances in Information Technology Research explores multiple fields and the research done as well as how they differentiate and relate to one another. This collection provides focused discussions from unique perspectives on the latest information technology research. Researchers, practitioners, and professionals will benefit from this publication s broad perspective.

Maximize Kindle Fire's multimedia, entertainment, and Internet capabilities, use apps, and read eBooks--virtually anywhere

How to Do Everything: Kindle Fire makes it easy for you to enjoy all of the exciting multimedia content, entertainment-related apps, and personal productivity features of Amazon's Kindle Fire. Learn how to register, set up, and customize your Kindle Fire; browse, download (or stream) and experience TV shows, movies, games, music, audiobooks, and other multimedia content; use Gallery to organize and view photos; surf the web; manage your email accounts; access,...

Tap into the power of Windows 8

Maximize the versatile features of Windows 8 on all your devices with help from this hands-on guide. Discover how to customize settings, use the new Start screen and Charms bar, work with gestures on a touchscreen PC, organize and sync data in the cloud, and set up a network. How to Do Everything Windows 8 covers email, video conferencing, web access, peripheral devices, security, and troubleshooting. You'll also get tips for using the entertainment apps to enjoy music, video, photos, games, and much more.

• Customize Windows 8, group...

Improving Computer Science Education examines suitable theoretical frameworks for conceptualizing teaching and learning computer science. This highly useful book provides numerous examples of practical, "real world" applications of major computer science information topics, such as: * Spreadsheets * Databases * Programming Each chapter concludes with a section that summarzies recommendations for teacher professional development. Traditionally, computer science education has been skills-focused and disconnected from the reality students face after they leave the classroom. Improving...

Nationwide, and indeed worldwide, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of access to information. Accordingly, information technology (IT), broadly defined and its role beyond the internal workings of businesses has leapt into the social consciousness.

Diving into the Bitstream distinguishes itself by weaving together the concepts and conditions of IT. What distinguishes these trends is their focus on the impacts of IT on societies, and the responsibilities of IT s creators and users. The author pulls together important, often complex issues in the...

Electronic information about the individual is derived from what we say about ourselves, shaped by commentary from others and extended through electronic exchanges with both human and computer based intelligent agents.Digital Identity and Social Media will examine the impact of social media and distributed social spaces on our contemporary understandings of digital identity. This book will benefit researchers, practitioners, the wider educational community across all sectors, educational technologists, and individuals who are interested in how social media and emerging technologies will...

Computing for Seniors in easy steps is a leading computer guide for senior users, updated to cover today's computing-on-the-go lifestyle. This book demystifies the world of Tablet PCs, touchscreens, apps, internet, email, Skype, digital photography, online shopping and more. Written in the familiar In Easy Steps style, it will smoothly get you up and running with all the important aspects of your computer.
With larger type for easy reading, Computing for Seniors in easy steps walks you through the ABCs of different PC models, the Windows 8 interface, downloading and...

This book is packed with real word examples. Each major certification topic is covered in a separate chapter, which helps to make understanding of concepts easier. At the end of each chapter, you will find a variety of practice questions to strengthen and test your learning. If you are a beginner to intermediate level Cognos TM1 developer looking to add an important IBM certification to your resume but don t know where to start, this book is for you!

The web is now an integral part of students' lives in school and in society, and they need to be ever more web alert in order to gain the most from their education. This is a practical guide to using the web effectively in order to enhance learning and teaching in schools.

Das Buch ist aus einem Forschungsprojekt entstanden, das im Programm Mensch und Technik - Sozialvertragliche Technikgestaltung des Ministeriums fur Arbeit, Gesundheit und Soziales von Nordrhein-Westfalen gefordert wurde. Es ist iden tisch mit dem Forschungsbericht und gibt den Stand der Diskussion sowie die ver arbeitete einschlagige Literatur bis zum Fruhjahr 1988 wieder. Die Forschungen wurden im Schwerpunkt Technik und Naturwissenschafts potentiale am Hochschuldidaktischen Zentrum der Universitat Dortmund durch gefuhrt, denen weitere zum weiblichen Sachverstand und Technikkompetenz sowie...

Intended for an interdisciplinary audience involved in computer systems research, this second volume presents technical information on emerging topics in the field.

"Revised Version 2016. Passing the Project Management Institute's Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification examination won't be easy, but you'll boost your chances for success when you consult this study guide. Vivek Vaishampayan, an information technology expert who holds several certifications, including the PMI-ACP designation, introduces you to the exam process, Agile Project Management principles, and dozens of knowledge and skill areas that you must master to succeed in the field. You'll also get:
handy tips for taking the exam; sample exam questions with answers;...