Technology in action / Alan Evans, Kendall Martin and Mary Anne Poatsy.

Includes index.

Chapter 1: Using technology to change the world -- Chapter 2: Looking at computers: understanding the parts -- Chapter 3: Using the Internet: Making the most of the Web's resources -- Technology in focus: The history of the personal computer -- Chapter 4: Application software: programs that let you work and play -- Chapter 5: System software: the operating system, utility programs, and file management -- T Technology in focus: Information technology ethics -- Chapter 6: Understanding and assessing hardware: evaluating your system -- Chapter 7: Networking: Connecting computing devices -- Technology in focus: Under the hood -- Chapter 8: Digital devices and media: managing a digital lifestyle -- Chapter 9: Securing your system: protecting your digital data and devices -- Technology in focus: Careers in IT -- Chapter 10: Behind the scenes: software programming -- Chapter 11: Behind the scenes: databases and information systems -- Chapter 12: Behind the scenes: networking and security in the business world -- Chapter 13: Behind the scenes: how the Internet works.

For introductory courses in computer concepts, digital literacy, or computer literacy, often including instruction in Microsoft Office. Explore, discover, and experience technology with the interactive and adaptive Technology in Action―the book that uses technology to teach technology! This book offers a learning system that pushes the envelope of what is possible in technology, and what is helpful in teaching. Although students are more comfortable with the digital environment than ever, their knowledge of the devices they use every day is still limited. The authors focus on tasks that students can accomplish with their devices, and skills they can apply immediately in the workplace, the classroom, and at home. This book fits the way students are learning today.