Give students a full understanding of today’s digital world with the cohesive framework and complete coverage in NEW PERSPECTIVES ON COMPUTER CONCEPTS 2018, INTRODUCTORY. Leading technology author June Parsons provides the latest updates on emerging technology with engaging learning features, informative visuals and hands-on activities proven to increase learning effectiveness. An insightful overview highlights the evolution of today's digital technology as well as virtual reality, augmented reality, the Internet of Things, and the sharing economy that has emerged with apps such as Uber, Etsy, and Airbnb. Extensive coverage of social media and online security examines concepts behind today’s technology trends. Students explore the underlying principles supporting current digital devices with a focus on connectivity. This edition includes a hands-on programming module ideal to help students with no prior coding experience learn programming with immediate success using Python™.

Introduction: The Digital Revolution
Module 1: Digital Content
Module 2: Digital Devices
Module 3: Networks
Module 4: The Web
Module 5: Social Media
Module 6: Software
Module 7: Digital Security
Module 8: Step-by-Step Programming with Python

Give students a full understanding of today’s digital world with the cohesive framework and complete coverage in NEW PERSPECTIVES ON COMPUTER CONCEPTS 2018, INTRODUCTORY. Leading technology author June Parsons provides the latest updates on emerging technology with engaging learning features, informative visuals and hands-on activities proven to increase learning effectiveness. An insightful overview highlights the evolution of today's digital technology as well as virtual reality, augmented reality, the Internet of Things, and the sharing economy that has emerged with apps such as Uber, Etsy, and Airbnb. Extensive coverage of social media and online security examines concepts behind today’s technology trends. Students explore the underlying principles supporting current digital devices with a focus on connectivity. This edition includes a hands-on programming module ideal to help students with no prior coding experience learn programming with immediate success using Python™. NEW INTEGRATED THEME HIGHLIGHTS TODAY’S SHARING ECONOMY. Economists have dubbed it the "sharing economy" and it is now emerging as a significant application of Internet, cloud, and consumer-to-consumer technologies. This sharing economy theme appears in this edition’s introductory module with follow-through coverage in later chapters. NEW MATERIAL HIGHLIGHTS CURRENT ADVANCEMENTS IN VIRTUAL REALITY. As one of the technologies driving widespread digital innovation, virtual reality offers fascinating glimpses of technology evolution built upon the foundational concepts of hardware components and graphics processing. Your students learn from timely coverage of Google Cardboard, Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear, Microsoft HoloLens, haptic gloves, and VR file formats in this edition’s Introduction, Module 1 and Module 2. INTRIGUING NEW DISCUSSION EMPHASIZES TODAY’S USE OF AUGMENTED REALITY. This edition’s detailed presentation of Pokemon Go provides a fun illustration of current state-of-the-art developments augmented reality. "How does it work?" is a question that is sure to engage your students. DETAILED NEW COVERAGE EXPLAINS THE USE OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES. Self-driving cars are on the road today, guided by artificial intelligence software that collects data from GPS, accelerometers, and gyroscopes. Your students learn how this "magic triangle" of technologies is instrumental in mobile phones, virtual reality, and other cutting-edge applications. This new edition explains this technology in detail and sparks meaningful discussion on safety issues. UPDATED COVERAGE ADDRESSES SECURITY CONCERNS AND PROTECTION IN USE TODAY. Students review the latest threats, emerging attacks, and new defenses in technology today. This edition covers the most recent security events and their economic and political consequences. UPDATES INTRODUCE THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN TODAY’S NETWORKS. Students examine the impact of faster cable Internet connections, speedier LTE, new Wi-Fi specifications, hotspots in cars, MU-MIMO, and new Internet governance. This edition’s Module 3 features detailed insights into these advancements. NEW COVERAGE AND UPDATES PRESENT TODAY’S MOST CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY. The Information Technology field is evolving and expanding at an amazing pace and now presents one of the most lucrative career paths for graduates. This edition details many of the professional opportunities available. DETAILED COVERAGE PROVIDES A COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO TODAY’S SPECTRUM OF OPERATING SYSTEMS. This edition presents thorough coverage and examples of the latest Microsoft® Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Linux, and Chrome OS throughout the book. Your students leave your course with a basic understanding of how to perform basic system settings and file management tasks using today’s leading operating systems. QUICKCHECK EXERCISES HELP STUDENTS GAUGE COMPREHENSION. Located on almost every page, QuickCheck exercises ensure your students fully understand the concepts they have just read before they progress further.