WHAT IS A COMPUTER? 2
What Is a Computer? 2
Why Are Computers So Popular? 3
The History of the Computer 3
How to Use this Book 4
How Computers Are Used 4
Preface 6
Types of Computer 6
Photo Credits 8
What Is a Computer System? 8
Data Communications 9
Computers in Our Future 13
Summary 13
Lesson 1 Review Questions 14
Cross-Curricular Projects 15
Web Project 16
Team Project 16
HOW DOES A COMPUTER PROCESS DATA? 17
Computer System Components 17
System Components 19
Data Representation 25
Summary 26
Lesson 2 Review Questions 26
Cross-Curricular Projects 28
Web Project 28
Team Project 29
HOW DO I INPUT DATA AND OUTPUT AND STORE INFORMATION? 31
Input Devices 31
Output Devices 37
Storage Devices 41
Connecting Input/Output Devices to the Computer 41
Summary 44
Caring for Removable Storage Media 44
Lesson 3 Review Questions 45
Cross-Curricular Projects 46
Web Project 47
Team Project 47
WHAT IS SOFTWARE? 48
Hardware vs. Software 48
Types of Software 49
Microcomputer Operating Systems Interfaces 52
Microcomputer Operating Systems 53
Summary 59
Lesson 4 Review Questions 60
Cross-Curricular Projects 61
Team Project 62
Web Project 62
HOW DO I KEYBOARD? 64
First Thigs First 64
Developing Beginning Keyboard Skills 67
Additional Concepts 69
Using Your New Keyboarding Skill 72
Summary 74
Lesson 5 Review Questions 75
Cross-Curricular Projects 76
Web Project 77
Team Project 77
WHAT BASIC SKILLS DO I NEED TO USE THE COMPUTER? 78
Overview of Graphical User Interface 78
starting and Shutting Down the GUI 79
Opening a Window 80
Closing a Window 81
Formatting a Disk 82
Files and Folders 85
Starting a Program 86
Managing Files 91
Getting Help 97
Summary 97
Lesson 6 Review Questions 98
Cross-Curricular Projects 100
Web Project 100
Team Project 100 100
HOW DO I USE WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE? 101
What Is Word Processing Software? 101
The Word Processing Screen 103
Other Features of Word Processing Software 113
Preparing a Letter 114
Summary 115
Lesson 7 Review Questions 116
Cross-Curricular Projects 117
Web Project 118
Team Project 118
HOW DO I USE SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE? 119
What Is the Purpose of Spreadsheets? 119
The Anatomy of a Spreadsheet 120
Moving Around in a Spreadsheet 122
Entering Data into a Spreadsheet 123
Additional Features 127
Using a Spreadsheet 129
Summary 130
Lesson 8 Review Questions 131
Cross-Curricular Projects 133
Web Project 134
Team Project 134
HOW DO I USE DATABASE SOFTWARE? 135
What Is Database Software? 135
Creating a Database 136
Entering Data into a Table 138
Querying a Database 140
Modifying the Table Structure 140
Updating a Database 142
Printing a Database 142
Creating and Using Forms 142
Creating and Using a Report 142
Summary 144
Lesson 9 Review Questions 144
Cross-Curricular Projects 146
Web Project 147
Team Project 147
HOW DO I USE PRESENTATION GRAPHICS SOFTWARE? 148
Using Visuals in a Presentation 148
Creating a Presentation 150
Working in Different Views 153
Adding a Chart to your Presentation 154
Adding WordArt to a Presentation 156
Adding Design to a Presentation 158
Printing Your Presentation 160
Preparing an Effective Presentation 161
Delivering a Presentation 162
Summary 163
Lesson 10 Review Questions 164
Cross-Curricular Projects 165
Team Project 166
Web Project 166
HOW DO I USE DESKTOP PUBLISHING SOFTWARE? 167
What Is Desktop Publishing? 167
Stages in the Desktop Publishing Process 168
Layout and Design 170
Using Graphics 172
Using Color 174
Using Lines 174
Using Other Elements 174
Desktop Publishing Tips 176
Summary 176
Lesson 11 Review Questions 177
Cross-Curricular Projects 178
Team Project 179
Web Project 179
WHAT IS A NETWORK? 180
Introducing Networks 180
Communications Media 182
Network Hardware 185
Types of Networks 187
Network Topologies 189
Communications Protocols 190
Network Operating Systems Software 191
Summary 191
Lesson 12 Review Questions 192
Cross-Curricular Projects 194
Web Project 194
Team Project 194
WHAT IS THE INTERNET? 195
Evolution of the Internet 195
Accessing the INTERNET-Dial in or Direct Connection 196
How does the Internet Work? 198
Major Features of the Internet 200
Summary 210
Lesson 13 Review Questions 212
Cross-Curricular Projects 213
Web Project 214
Team Project 214
WHAT BASIC SKILLS DO I NEED TO USE THE INTERNET? 215
What Is a Browser? 215
Browser Terminology 217
Browser Basics 218
Copy and Save Text, Web Pages, and Images 229
E-Mail 234
Summary 238
Lesson 14 Review Questions 239
Cross-Curricular Projects 240
Web Project 241
Team Project 241
HOW DO I DO RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET? 242
The Key to a Successful Search 242
Why Search the Internet? 243
Introducing Search Engines 244
Specialty Search Engines 250
Subject Directory Searching 253
Tools and Techniques for Searching the Web 257
Summary 261
Lesson 15 Review Questions 262
Cross-Curricular Projects 263
Web Project 264
Team Project 264
Viewing a Page 266
HOW DO I EVALUATE ELECTRONIC INFORMATION? 266
Evaluating Information Found on the Internet 266
Criteria for Evaluating Electronic Information 269
Types of Internet Resources 270
Citing Internet Resources 271
Internet Detective 273
Evaluation Survey 273
Summary 274
Lesson 16 Review Questions 274
Cross-Curricular Projects 275
Web Project 276
Team Project 276
HOW DO I CREATE A WEB PAGE? 277
How a Web Page Works 277
A Basic Page 279
Plan a Document 279
Page Formatting 282
Text Formatting 286
Hyperlinks 291
Images 293
Backgrounds 299
Publishing Your Web page 299
Summary 300
Lesson 17 Review Questions 301
Cross-Curricular Projects 302
Web Project 303
Team Project 303
HOW CAN I USE TECHNOLOGY TO SOLVE A PROBLEM? 304
How Does Technology Solve Problems for You? 304
What Is Problem Solving? 306
Problem-Solving Steps 306
Problem Solving with Computers in Action 307
Using Technology Tools to Solve Problems 308
Other Technologies 314
Summary 315
Lesson 18 Review Questions 315
Cross-Curricular Projects 317
Web Project 317
Team Project 318
WHAT ARE SOME TECHNOLOGICAL ISSUES? 319
Types of Computer Crimes 319
Privacy 322
Security 323
Software Piracy 324
Protection for Technology Injuries 325
Summary 326
Lesson 19 Review Questions 327
Cross-Curricular Projects 328
Web Project 329
Team Project 329
HOW IS TECHNOLOGY CHANGING THE WORKPLACE AND SOCIETY? 330
Education 330
Scientific Discovery and Technological Innovations 337
Work and Play 340
Summary 344
Lesson 20 Review Questions 345
Cross-Curricular Projects 346
Web Project 347
Team Project 347
Glossary 348
术语表 356
Index 367