Publisher's Synopsis
Today's post secondary students tend to be highly connected. They engage with a variety of technologies in a typical day, including text messaging, e-mail, and social networking. Paradigm's new, second edition of Our Digital World: Introduction to Computing combines online activities and textbook resources to create an innovative hybrid learning product that appeals to contemporary students who want to do rather than only read. Its engaging writing style captures the excitement of cutting-edge technology developments and inspires students to explore topics and related ethical and security issues through videos, online research, and hands-on activities. For instructors, this approach offers flexibility in adapting course material to student needs and to course venues, from traditional lecture to online instruction, or a combination.Connect with students through this exciting new product!Offers a student-centred, hands-on approach to learning essential computing concepts.Integrates collaborative activities, blogging, wikis, and podcasts throughout the chapters.Provides extensive instructor support, including PowerPoint presentations with audio and a robust learning management system for scheduling assignments and tracking student participation in online course structures.Core content activities, including videos and Flash movies, are available on DVD for students with limited Internet access.
