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Microsoft Windows Vista: Complete Concepts & Techniques
Introduce your students to the new generation of Microsoft Office with the new generation of Shelly Cashman Series books! For the past three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series has effectively introduced computer skills to millions of students. With Windows Vista, we're continuing our history of innovation by enhancing our proven pedagogy to reflect
the learning styles of today's students. In Microsoft Windows Vista: Complete Concepts and Techniques you'll find features that are specifically designed to engage students, improve retention, and prepare them for future success. Our trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach now encourages students to expand their understanding of the Windows Vista operating system through experimentation, exploration, and planning ahead. Brand new end of chapter exercises prepare students to become more capable users by requiring them to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Features
* Gives students a complete introduction to the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, including new features of the software, using the highly-successful Shelly Cashman Series pedagogy.
* Offers a new Plan Ahead feature which prepares students to create successful projects by encouraging them to think about what they are trying to accomplish before they begin.
* Gives students the information they need to know, when they need to know it through enhancements to the step-by-step instructions, a new Q&A feature, and improved call-outs on screenshots.
* Engages students with new Experimental steps, which encourage them to go beyond step-by-step instructions to take advantage of the new features in Microsoft Windows Vista.
* Increases students retention with brand new end-of-chapter exercises, including Extend Your Knowledge and Make It Personal, which emphasize problem-solving and experimentation.
CONTENTS:
1. Fundamentals of Using Microsoft Windows Vista
2. Working on the Windows Vista Desktop
3. File and Folder Management
4. Personal Information Management and Communication
5. Personalize Your Work Environment
6. Customizing Your Computer Using the Control Panel
Appendices
A: Comparison of the New Features of Windows Vista Editions
B: Windows Vista Security
C: Introduction to Networking
D: Maintaining Your Computer
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