How to Use this Book
Preface
Photo Credits
LESSON 1 WHAT IS A COMPUTER?
What Is a Computer?
Why Are Computers So Popular?
The History of the Computer
How Computers Are Used
Types of Computers
What Is a Computer System?
Data Communications
Computers in Our Future
Summary
Lesson 1 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project
LESSON 2 HOW DOES ACOMPUTER PROCESS DATA?
Computer System Components
System Components
Data Representation
Summary
Lesson 2 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Proect
Team Project
LESSON 3 HOW DO I INPUT DATA AND OUTPUT AND STORE INFORMATION?
Input Devices
Output Devices
Connecting Input/Output Devices to the
Computer
Storage Devices
Caring for Removable Storage Media
Summmp
Lesson 3 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Project
Team Proect
LESSON 4 WHAT IS SOFTWARE?
Hardware vs. Software
Types of Software
Microcomputer Operating Systems
Interfaces
Microcomputer Operating Systems
Summary
Lesson 4 Review Questions
Cross-Cwrricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project
LESSON 5 HOW DO I KEYBOARD?
First Thigs First
Developing Beginning Keyboard Skills
Additional Concepts
Using Your New Keyboarding Skill
Summary
Lesson 5 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project
LESSON 6 WHAT BASIC SKILLS DO I NEED TO USE THE COMPUTER?
Overview of Graphical User Interface
Starting and Shutting Down the GUI
Opening a Window
Closing a Window
Formatting a Disk
Files and Folders
Starting a Program
Managing Files
Getting Help
Summary
Lesson 6 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project100
LESSON 7 HOW DO I USE WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE?
What Is Word Processing Software?
The Word Processing Screen
Other Features of Word Processing
Software
Preparing a Letter
Summare
Lesson 7 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project
LESSON 8 HOW DO I USE SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE?
What Is the Purpose of Spreadsheets?
The Anatomy of a Spreadsheet
Moving Around in a Spreadsheet
Entering Data into a Spreadsheet
Additional Features
Using a Spreadsheet
Summary
Lesson 8 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project
LESSON 9 HOW DO I USE DATABASE SOFTWARE?
What Is Database Software?
Creating a Database
Entering Data into a Table
Querying a Database
Modifying the Table Structure
Updating a Database
Printing a Database
Creating and Using Forms
Creating and Using a Report
Summary
Lesson 9 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project
LESSON 10 HOW DO I USE PRESENTATION GRAPHICS SOFTWARE?
Using Visuals in a Presentation
Creating a Presentation
Working in Different Views
Adding a Chart to your Presentation
Adding WordArt to a Presentation
Adding Design to a Presentation
Printing Your Presentation
Preparing an Effective Presentation
Delivering a Presentation
Summary
Lesson 10 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project
LESSON 11 HOW DO I USE DESKTOP PUBLISHING SOFTWARE?
What Is Desktop Publishing?
Stages in the Desktop Publishing Process
Layout and Design
Using Graphics
Using Color
Using Lines
Using Other Elements
Desktop Publishing Tips
Summary
Lesson 11 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project
LESSON 12 WHAT IS A NETWORK?
Introducing Networks
Communications Media
Network Hardware
Types of Networks
Network Topologies
Communications Protocols
Network Operating Systems Software
Summary
Lesson 12 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project
LESSON 13 WHAT IS THE INTERNET?
Evolution of the Internet
Accessing the INTERNET——Dial in or
Direct Connection
How does the Internet Work?
Major Features of the Internet
Summary
Lesson 13 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project
LESSON 14 WHAT BASIC SKILLS DO I NEED TO USE THE INTERNET?
What Is a Browser?
Browser Terminology
Browser Basics
Copy and Save Text, Web Pages, and
Images
E-Mail
Summary
Lesson 14 Review Questions
Cross-Cutrricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project
LESSON 15 HOW DO I DO RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET?
The Key to a Successful Search
Why Search the Internet?
Introducing Search Engines
Specialty Search Engines
Subject Directory Searching
Tools and Techniques for Searching the Web
Summary
Lesson 15 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project
LESSON 16 HOW DO I EVALUATE ELECTRONIC INFORMATION?
Evaluating Information Found on the
Internet
Viewing a Page
Criteria for Evaluating Electronic
Information
Types of Internet Resources
Citing Internet Resoures
Internet Detective
Evaluation Survey
Summary
Lesson 16 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project
LESSON 17 HOW DO I CREATE A WEB PACE?
How a Web Page Works
Plan a Document
A Basic Page
Page Formatting
Text Formatting
Hyperlinks
Images
Backgrounds
Publishing Your Web page
Summary
Lesson 17 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project
LESSON 18 HOW CAN I USE TECHNOLOGY TO SOLVE A PROBLEM?
How Does Technology Solve Problems for You?
What Is Problem Solving?
Problem-Solving Steps
Problem Solving with Computers in
Action
Using Technology Tools to Solve
Problems
Other Technologies
summary
Lesson 18 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Wed Project
Team Project
LESSON 19 WHAT ARE SOME TECHNOLOGICAL ISSUES?
Types of Computer Crimes
Privacy
Security
Software Piracy
Protection for Technology Injuries
Summary
Lesson 19 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project
LESSON 20 HOW IS TECHNOLOGY CHANGING THE WORKPLACE AND SOCIETY?
Education
Scientific Discovery and Technological
Innovations
Work and Play
Summary
Lesson 20 Review Questions
Cross-Curricular Projects
Web Project
Team Project
Glossary
術語表
Index