Overview
Fluency with Information Skills, Concepts, and Capabilities"" is intended for use in the introduction to Computer Science course. It is also suitable for readers who wish to become fluent with information technology."" ""Fluency with Information Technology" equips readers who are already familiar with computers, the Internet, and the World Wide Web with a deeper understanding of the broad capabilities of technology. Through a project-oriented learning approach that uses examples and realistic problem-solving scenarios, Larry Snyder teaches readers to navigate information technology independently and become effective users of today's resources, forming a foundation of skills they can adapt to their personal and career goals as future technologies emerge. Teaching and Learning Experience This program presents a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Skills, Concepts, and Capabilities Promote Lifelong Three types of content prepare students to adapt to an ever-changing computing environment. Topics are Explained in Contemporary Terms Consistent with Student The text has been rewritten to accommodate how students encounter computation, positioning the presentation squarely in the second decade of the 21st century. Engaging Features Encourage Students to become Fluent with Information Interesting hints, tips, exercises, and backgrounds are located throughout the text. Student and Instructor Resources Enhance Supplements are available to expand on the topics presented in the text.