Now live! SUMMER 2020 DIGITAL UPDATE for digital content Microsoft Office 365 updates are reflected in the eText and associated MyLab for this title. To learn more, contact your Pearson representative. A how/why approach, with an outcomes focus White Pages/Yellow Pages clearly distinguish the theory (white pages) from the skills covered in the Hands-On Exercises (yellow pages) so students always know what they are supposed to be doing and why. Objective mapping provides a path for each chapter - from the objectives list at the chapter opener, to Step Icons linking content and Hands-On Exercises, to Quick Concepts Check questions and Chapter Objectives Review. Expanded - The Running Case has been expanded to all applications. One exercise per chapter focuses on the New Castle County Technical Services case, offering a real-world project for reference throughout the semester. Updated to Microsoft® Office 365® and Mac specifications Revised - This edition of Exploring is written to Microsoft Office 365, which is constantly evolving. Revised - Regular content updates keep you and your students current with Office 365.

An Office 365 content updates document is available as an instructor resource. New - Now compatible with Mac, this edition includes Mac Tips, On a Mac boxes, and a Mac Student Reference Card to ensure Mac users can use Exploring as easily as a PC user. New - A Mac Troubleshooting feature helps Mac users overcome obstacles while working in Office applications. Varied assessment options and resources Expanded - Additional valuable assignments and resources appear in the new edition. Many of the projects are matched one-to-one with projects in MyLab IT. Mid-Level Exercises include a Creative Case (for PowerPoint(tm) and Word(tm)), an Analysis Case (for Excel(tm) and Access(tm)), and Discover Steps encouraging students to use Help or to problem-solve to accomplish a task. Application Capstone Exercises test students on the entire contents of a single application. MOS Certification Guide directs readers to sections of the text containing content required for the MOS exam.

Also available with MyLab IT MyLab(tm) is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab IT 2019 delivers trusted content and resources through an expansive course materials library, including new easy-to-use Prebuilt Learning Modules that promote student success. Through an authentic learning experience, students become sharp critical thinkers and proficient in Microsoft Office, developing essential skills employers seek. Learn more about MyLab IT. Reach every student with MyLab 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. New - New Prebuilt Learning Modules make course setup a snap, offering a customizable learning path with preassigned activities that students must complete in a specific order.

Learners must master an activity before moving on to the next one. New - Autograded critical thinking modules include an Application Capstone that can lead to an Office application badge, as well as a critical thinking quiz that can lead to a critical thinking badge. Updated - Book-specific 1:1 simulations, updated in this edition, let students practice in a realistic Office 365 environment using hi-fidelity HTML5 simulations that match the content in the Hands-On Exercises. Updated - Book-specific 1:1 Grader projects, updated in this edition, let students complete end-of-chapter Capstone Exercises live in Office 365 and receive immediate feedback on their performance through various reports. A new Grader in each chapter mirrors the Hands-On Exercise in each chapter. 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. New - All Grader projects are built for PC and Mac users, excluding Access.

Only projects that have features not supported on the Mac are not 100% compatible. Badges let students showcase high-demand skills to potential employers, such as digital literacy, critical thinking, and competence in Microsoft Office. Students can share their badges through social media and online portfolios. New - Auto-graded critical thinking quizzes are new to this edition. They require students to analyze and interpret the projects they''ve worked on. Deliver trusted content: You deserve teaching materials that meet your own high standards for your course. That''s why we partner with highly respected authors to develop interactive content and course-specific resources that you can trust - and that keep your students engaged. New - Regular content updates in the eText keep you and your students current with Office 365.

Hands-On Exercise videos review the steps and concepts covered in the Hands-On Exercises. Audio PowerPoint(tm) slides provide a lecture review of the chapter content, and include narration. New - Student Action Visualization allows for an immediate playback of a student action within the simulation when there''s a question about why an action has been marked incorrect. Improve student results: When you teach with MyLab, student performance often improves. That''s why instructors have chosen MyLab for over 15 years, touching the lives of over 50 million students. Check out the preface for a complete list of features and what''s new in this edition.