Skills for Success teaches students the way they prefer to learn software—instead of reading big blocks of text, they'd rather see and do. Using the hallmark visual layout, students complete an entire skill in just two pages. Step-by-step instructions are aligned with full size screens image to guide students as they progress through each new skill. No matter what device they are using—desktop or tablet—or their current skill level, students will learn what they need to get started quickly.
About the Book
- Extensive coverage of key skills students need for professional and personal success.
- NEW! More Skills are now included in the book instead of online to ensure that you and your students benefit from the coverage. These projects go beyond the main skills covered to provide additional training covering more advanced topics and some MOS skills. A New MyITLab grader project covers the core objectives from all 4 More Skills.
- NEW! Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Objective integration ensures students learn the MOS objectives and are easily found for exam awareness and preparation.
- NEW! Collaborating with Google projects require students to apply their knowledge with another tool, replicating what happens in the today’s work environment.
- Clearly defined, measurable learning outcomes and objectives
- NEW! Learning Outcomes and Objectives have been clarified and expanded at the beginning of each chapter to define what students will learn, and are tied to the chapter assessments for clear measurement and efficacy.
- Learning Tools and Resources
- NEW! Project Summary Chart details the end-of-chapter projects from review, and problem-solving, to critical thinking, and demonstration of proficiency.
- NEW! Skills Summary Chart lists all the Skills and Procedures and shortcut keys covered in the chapter, making remembering what was covered easier!
- NEW! MOS Skills Chart and Objective quiz provide a list of the MOS skills covered in the chapter and a short quiz to assess understanding.
- NEW! Watch Skill Videos (formerly Student Training videos) are author-created training videos for each Skill in the chapter to Make learning and remediation easier. These are directly linked in MyITLab eText.
- NEW! Biz Skills videos help teach students critical life and work skills, such as Interviewing, and Email Etiquette. These are directly linked in MyITLab eText.
- NEW! Wide screen images with clear callouts provide better viewing and usability.
- NEW! Application Introductions provide a brief overview of the application and put the chapters in context for students.
Also available with MyITLab
MyITLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed for Information Technology (IT) courses, to engage students and improve results. HTML5 Simulation exercises and Live-in-Application Grader projects come with the convenience of auto-grading and instant feedback, helping students learn more quickly and effectively. MyITLab builds the critical skills needed for college and career success. Digital badges lets students showcase their Microsoft Office or Computer Concepts competencies, keeping them motivated and focused on their future careers.
Catherine Hain is an instructor at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She teaches computer applications classes in the Business and Information Technology School, both in the classroom and through the distance learning office. Catherine holds a bachelor’s degree in Management and Marketing and a master’s degree in Business Administration.