Hands-on projects · Updated - Try This projects help students build proficiency in professional skills. For example, the new project "What Does Facebook Know About You?" gives students a pathway for exploring the detailed information Facebook has collected about them. · Solve This projects -- available as Grader projects in MyLab IT -- reinforce chapter concepts by prompting students to apply their Microsoft® Office skills to real-world problems. · Make This projects teach mobile app development by helping students create their own mobile apps for Android or iOS environments. Emerging technologies and related challenges · New - Technology in the News (formerly TechBytes Weekly) keeps your class current with weekly technology news, providing new or updated content, discussion points, and weekly activities. · New - In Chapter 8, students explore the challenges of managing a digital lifestyle such as the Dark Web, keeping data private, and using cryptocurrency. · Coverage of new artificial intelligence and emerging technologies includes discussions of watchOS and tvOS, smart home devices, web security, password managers, and biometric options for access control. Preparation for the workplace · Expanded - Ethical issues are covered in end-of-chapter activities, the Point/Counterpoint Ethical Debate feature, Ethics in IT activities, and a Sound Byte in MyLab on how to discuss and debate ethical issues.
· Updated - The section on technology and careers has been updated with current trends, with an emphasis on the impact of artificial intelligence. · Revised - Chapter learning objectives, learning outcomes, and images have been revised or enhanced throughout the text to better reflect the professional competencies students need for today's workforce. MyLab(tm) IT is not included. Students, if MyLab IT is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN. MyLab IT should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. · Teach your course your way: Your course is unique. So whether you'd like to build your own assignments, teach multiple sections, or set prerequisites, MyLab gives you the flexibility to easily create your course to fit your needs.
o Sequential Learning Modules let you set up content in the order you want so that students must complete the activities in a specific order. Learners must master an activity before moving on to the next one. o With Check Your Understanding quizzes, Chapter quizzes, and customizable, autograded test bank exams , you can easily gauge students' mastery of learning objectives as they go. · Empower each learner: Each student learns at a different pace. Personalized learning pinpoints the precise areas where each student needs practice, giving all students the support they need - when and where they need it - to be successful. o IT simulations, Sound Byte audio lessons, and Helpdesk interactive lessons give students practice working through realistic scenarios and provide an engaging forum for exploring timely issues in IT. o Students can earn a Digital Competency badge to show potential employers their mastery of the most current core digi.