Jump Right In:Essential Computer Skills Using Microsoft Office 2010 - Softcover

A computer literacy approach completely reinvented for the needs of today's 21st century student Best-selling author and expert teacher Jean Andrews? reinvented the basic approach to teaching computer literacy for today's students. Andrews focuses on how computers are really used in personal life, academics, and technical careers. She teaches the #1 competency students need most: the ability to keep learning new skills on their own. Every feature in this book is designed to make learning quick and easy. The book covers core computer skills using real-world projects that help students learn how to use these tools to perform the most common personal and business tasks: Using and managing Windows 7 computers Using the Internet to access and share information, and to do business Using the Web for academic research Capturing and organizing information with OneNote 2010 Using Word 2010 to communicate information and apply for a job Using PowerPoint 2010 to persuade an audience, present a compelling story, or deliver important information Using Excel 2010 to organize data, solve problems, make decisions, and transform data into knowledge Making informed computer buying decisions Keeping computers reliable, fast, and safe

Jean Andrews is a well-known, best-selling author whose books include A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining your PC (Cengage). Andrews has 30+ years of experience in the computer industry, including more than 13 years teaching in college classrooms and three years teaching in public schools. She has worked in a wide variety of businesses and corporations designing, writing, and supporting applications software; managing a PC repair help desk; and troubleshooting networks.