Cengage Learning Century 21® Computer Skills and Applications, Lessons 1-90

Provide your students with the best in keyboarding education from the proven keyboarding leader--now stronger than ever! This latest edition of CENTURY 21 COMPUTER SKILLS AND APPLICATIONS helps students prepare for a lifetime of keyboarding and computer success with innovative solutions updated to reflect today's business challenges. Students tap into the latest keyboarding technology, learn to master computer applications using Microsoft Office 2010/2013, and increase communication skills with relevant activities throughout this best-selling text. Trust the leader who has taught more than 85 million people to type--bringing 100 years of publishing experience and a century of innovations together in a complete line of keyboarding solutions. Review "I absolutely love the colors throughout the entire section. They are very appealing to the eye and have a wonderful contrast for each section to shift focus to the section heading and key terms. I like the reference to MicroType, As an educator that has both this textbook and MicroType it is nice to see the integration between the two. There are books that I have loved the material, but did not choose the book because the colors and/or page setup was not easy to read. This text would be one that I would purchase and I know my students would like."-Diane Harrington, Sault Area High School and Career Center "Among the book's strengths are simplified information; (the book is) chock full of exactly what students need to know. Many of the items that were included are not always found in other textbooks. I always end up adding these things. Examples are relevant to what will get students attention (iPods, MP3s, games, etc.) Activities are engaging to what students would know and be concerned about at this age. The questioning technique used to get them to reflect is a good way to get them to think about what they have read. The Content is excellent."-Karen May, Blinn College "I really like that presentations, worksheets and databases are included. That would be excellent for my students. I think the topics are great. I like the computer concepts that are included. Sometimes we assume that students know all of this, but basic information is needed."-Susan Munk, Rockland School District 382 "The new formatting is attractive and interesting and I believe that it will be appealing to the students. The outcomes (objectives) of each lesson are well written and easy to understand. The amount of text is not overwhelming to students who are "non-readers" and I like the fact that the paragraphs are small, and much of the information is bulleted. The graphics are eye-catching and add to the manuscript... I love the reference to Google maps, as this is a free resource with the Internet. I like the references to the Office Features...The emphasis of the "21st Century Skills" is a wonderful feature! There is significant interest in this area. Likewise the information on organizations is a nice feature, and addresses our state standards. I also like the activities to help prepare for competitions (BPA and FBLA) events. One of our state standards is knowledge of student organizations and this would help to meet that standard. It would also be very valuable in actual preparation for a competition." -Beverly L. Nix, Carver Junior High School About the Author Dr. Jack P. Hoggatt is Department Chair of the Department of Business Communications at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He has taught courses in Business Writing, Advanced Business Communications, and the communication component of the university's Master in Business Administration (MBA) program. Dr. Hoggatt has held offices in professional organizations and has received the Outstanding Post-Secondary Business Educator Award in Wisconsin. He has served as an advisor to local and state business organizations. Dr Hoggatt is involved with his community and the school activities of his children.